Grayish Blue

The color #9C97AC is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 156, 151, 172 and HSL values of 254°, 11%, 63%.

Color Values for #9C97AC

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HEX:
#9C97AC
RGB:
rgb(156,151,172)
HSL:
hsl(254,11%,63%)
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 12%, 0%, 33%)

Color Composition of #9C97AC

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9C97AC. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 61.2%
Green: 59.2%
Blue: 67.5%

Contrast Analysis for #9C97AC

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #9C97AC

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9C97AC

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #9C97AC

The complementary color for #9C97AC is #A6AB96. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9C97AC

The analogous colors for #9C97AC are #969CAB and #A596AB. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9C97AC

The triadic colors for #9C97AC are #AB9B96 and #96AB9B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9C97AC

These are the darker variations of #9C97AC. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7D798A and #5E5B67. This progression shows how #9C97AC darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9C97AC

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B0ACBD and #C4C1CD. This progression shows how #9C97AC. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9C97AC

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9C97AC. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#9C97AC Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9C97AC. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9C97AC is a grayish blue with RGB values of 156, 151, 172 and HSL values of 254°, 11%, 63%.

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