Grayish Purple

The color #9E8EA3 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 158, 142, 163 and HSL values of 286°, 10%, 60%.

Color Values for #9E8EA3

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HEX:
#9E8EA3
RGB:
rgb(158,142,163) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(286,10%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 13%, 0%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9E8EA3

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9E8EA3. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 62%
Green: 55.7%
Blue: 63.9%

Contrast Analysis for #9E8EA3

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 #9E8EA3

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9E8EA3

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

Complementary Colors for #9E8EA3

The complementary color for #9E8EA3 is #94A38F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9E8EA3

The analogous colors for #9E8EA3 are #948FA3 and #A38F9E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9E8EA3

The triadic colors for #9E8EA3 are #A39E8F and #8FA39E. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9E8EA3

These are the darker variations of #9E8EA3. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7E7282 and #5F5562. This progression shows how #9E8EA3 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9E8EA3

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B1A5B5 and #C5BBC8. This progression shows how #9E8EA3. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9E8EA3

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9E8EA3. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #9E8EA3 in their visual identity.

#9E8EA3 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9E8EA3. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9E8EA3 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 158, 142, 163 and HSL values of 286°, 10%, 60%.

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