Grayish Purple

The color #9E8EA1 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 158, 142, 161 and HSL values of 291°, 9%, 59%.

Color Values for #9E8EA1

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HEX:
#9E8EA1
RGB:
rgb(158,142,161) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(291,9%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 12%, 0%, 37%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9E8EA1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9E8EA1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 62%
Green: 55.7%
Blue: 63.1%

Contrast Analysis for #9E8EA1

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 #9E8EA1

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9E8EA1

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

Complementary Colors for #9E8EA1

The complementary color for #9E8EA1 is #90A08D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9E8EA1

The analogous colors for #9E8EA1 are #948DA0 and #A08D99. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9E8EA1

The triadic colors for #9E8EA1 are #A09D8D and #8DA09D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9E8EA1

These are the darker variations of #9E8EA1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7E7281 and #5F5561. This progression shows how #9E8EA1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9E8EA1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B1A5B4 and #C5BBC7. This progression shows how #9E8EA1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9E8EA1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9E8EA1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#9E8EA1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9E8EA1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9E8EA1 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 158, 142, 161 and HSL values of 291°, 9%, 59%.

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