Grayish Purple

The color #C9B2C3 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 178, 195 and HSL values of 316°, 18%, 74%.

Color Values for #C9B2C3

Below are the different color format representations for #C9B2C3. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C9B2C3
RGB:
rgb(201,178,195) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(316,18%,74%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 11%, 3%, 21%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C9B2C3

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C9B2C3. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.8%
Green: 69.8%
Blue: 76.5%

Contrast Analysis for #C9B2C3

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 #C9B2C3

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C9B2C3

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

Complementary Colors for #C9B2C3

The complementary color for #C9B2C3 is #B1C9B7. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C9B2C3

The analogous colors for #C9B2C3 are #C3B1C9 and #C9B1B6. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C9B2C3

The triadic colors for #C9B2C3 are #C2C9B1 and #B1C2C9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C9B2C3

These are the darker variations of #C9B2C3. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A18E9C and #796B75. This progression shows how #C9B2C3 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C9B2C3

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4C1CF and #DFD1DB. This progression shows how #C9B2C3. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C9B2C3

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C9B2C3. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C9B2C3

Companies and brands that incorporate #C9B2C3 in their visual identity.

#C9B2C3 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C9B2C3. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C9B2C3 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 201, 178, 195 and HSL values of 316°, 18%, 74%.

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