Grayish Purple

The color #9D8CAE is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 157, 140, 174 and HSL values of 270°, 17%, 62%.

Color Values for #9D8CAE

Below are the different color format representations for #9D8CAE. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#9D8CAE
RGB:
rgb(157,140,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(270,17%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 20%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9D8CAE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9D8CAE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 61.6%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #9D8CAE

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 #9D8CAE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9D8CAE

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

Complementary Colors for #9D8CAE

The complementary color for #9D8CAE is #9EAF8E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9D8CAE

The analogous colors for #9D8CAE are #8E8EAF and #AF8EAF. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9D8CAE

The triadic colors for #9D8CAE are #AF9E8E and #8EAF9E. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9D8CAE

These are the darker variations of #9D8CAE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7E708B and #5E5468. This progression shows how #9D8CAE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9D8CAE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B1A3BE and #C4BACE. This progression shows how #9D8CAE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9D8CAE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9D8CAE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #9D8CAE in their visual identity.

#9D8CAE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9D8CAE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9D8CAE is a grayish purple with RGB values of 157, 140, 174 and HSL values of 270°, 17%, 62%.

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