Grayish Light Purple

The color #C6B9C9 is a grayish light purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 198, 185, 201 and HSL values of 289°, 13%, 76%.

Color Values for #C6B9C9

Below are the different color format representations for #C6B9C9. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C6B9C9
RGB:
rgb(198,185,201) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(289,13%,76%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 8%, 0%, 21%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C6B9C9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C6B9C9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 77.6%
Green: 72.5%
Blue: 78.8%

Contrast Analysis for #C6B9C9

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 #C6B9C9

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C6B9C9

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

Complementary Colors for #C6B9C9

The complementary color for #C6B9C9 is #BDCABA. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C6B9C9

The analogous colors for #C6B9C9 are #BFBACA and #CABAC5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C6B9C9

The triadic colors for #C6B9C9 are #CAC7BA and #BACAC7. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C6B9C9

These are the darker variations of #C6B9C9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9E94A1 and #776F79. This progression shows how #C6B9C9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C6B9C9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D1C7D4 and #DDD5DF. This progression shows how #C6B9C9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C6B9C9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C6B9C9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #C6B9C9 in their visual identity.

#C6B9C9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C6B9C9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C6B9C9 is a grayish light purple with RGB values of 198, 185, 201 and HSL values of 289°, 13%, 76%.

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