Grayish Red

The color #9C9998 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 156, 153, 152 and HSL values of 15°, 2%, 60%.

Color Values for #9C9998

Below are the different color format representations for #9C9998. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#9C9998
RGB:
rgb(156,153,152) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(15,2%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 2%, 3%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9C9998

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9C9998. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 61.2%
Green: 60%
Blue: 59.6%

Contrast Analysis for #9C9998

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 #9C9998

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9C9998

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

Complementary Colors for #9C9998

The complementary color for #9C9998 is #979A9B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9C9998

The analogous colors for #9C9998 are #9B9798 and #9B9A97. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9C9998

The triadic colors for #9C9998 are #979B98 and #98979B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9C9998

These are the darker variations of #9C9998. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7D7A7A and #5E5C5B. This progression shows how #9C9998 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9C9998

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B0ADAD and #C4C2C1. This progression shows how #9C9998. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9C9998

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9C9998. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#9C9998 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9C9998. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9C9998 is a grayish red with RGB values of 156, 153, 152 and HSL values of 15°, 2%, 60%.

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