Grayish Purple

The color #C4B2C9 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 196, 178, 201 and HSL values of 287°, 18%, 74%.

Color Values for #C4B2C9

Below are the different color format representations for #C4B2C9. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C4B2C9
RGB:
rgb(196,178,201)
HSL:
hsl(287,18%,74%)
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 11%, 0%, 21%)

Color Composition of #C4B2C9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C4B2C9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 76.9%
Green: 69.8%
Blue: 78.8%

Contrast Analysis for #C4B2C9

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 #C4B2C9

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C4B2C9

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

Complementary Colors for #C4B2C9

The complementary color for #C4B2C9 is #B6C9B1. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C4B2C9

The analogous colors for #C4B2C9 are #B8B1C9 and #C9B1C2. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C4B2C9

The triadic colors for #C4B2C9 are #C9C3B1 and #B1C9C3. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C4B2C9

These are the darker variations of #C4B2C9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9D8EA1 and #766B79. This progression shows how #C4B2C9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C4B2C9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D0C1D4 and #DCD1DF. This progression shows how #C4B2C9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C4B2C9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C4B2C9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C4B2C9

Companies and brands that incorporate #C4B2C9 in their visual identity.

#C4B2C9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C4B2C9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C4B2C9 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 196, 178, 201 and HSL values of 287°, 18%, 74%.

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