Blue

The color #9C99E1 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 156, 153, 225 and HSL values of 243°, 55%, 74%.

Color Values for #9C99E1

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HEX:
#9C99E1
RGB:
rgb(156,153,225)
HSL:
hsl(243,55%,74%)
CMYK:
cmyk(31%, 32%, 0%, 12%)

Color Composition of #9C99E1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9C99E1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 61.2%
Green: 60%
Blue: 88.2%

Contrast Analysis for #9C99E1

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 #9C99E1

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9C99E1

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

Complementary Colors for #9C99E1

The complementary color for #9C99E1 is #DEE198. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9C99E1

The analogous colors for #9C99E1 are #98B9E1 and #C098E1. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9C99E1

The triadic colors for #9C99E1 are #E19C98 and #98E19C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9C99E1

These are the darker variations of #9C99E1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7D7AB4 and #5E5C87. This progression shows how #9C99E1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9C99E1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B0ADE7 and #C4C2ED. This progression shows how #9C99E1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9C99E1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9C99E1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#9C99E1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9C99E1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9C99E1 is a blue with RGB values of 156, 153, 225 and HSL values of 243°, 55%, 74%.

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