#9B8EDC

Color Details

HEX
#9B8EDC
RGB
rgb(155, 142, 220)
HSL
hsl(250, 53%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(30%, 35%, 0%, 14%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.30:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9b8edc
Contrast 7.30:1 AAA
White on #9b8edc
Contrast 2.88:1 Fail
#9b8edc on Black
Contrast 7.30:1 AAA
#9b8edc on White
Contrast 2.88:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#afa5e3
#c3bbea
#d7d2f1
#7c72b0
#5d5584
#3e3958

Complement & Analogous

#cfdc8e
#c28edc
#8ea8dc

Triadic

#dc9b8e
#8edc9b

Monochrome

#3e3958 #5d5584 #9b8edc #c3bbea #d7d2f1 #ebe8f8

Analogous

#8ea8dc #b0c2e7 #9b8edc #cea5e3 #c28edc #9b72b0

Complementary Mix

#5d5584 #9b8edc #c3bbea #cfdc8e #e0e8b6 #878f5c

Nearby Colors

#9b8edb
#9b8edd
#9b8ecc
#9b8eec

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About #9B8EDC

#9B8EDC converts to RGB(155, 142, 220) and HSL(250, 53%, 71%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#9B8EDC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9B8EDC?
RGB: 155, 142, 220. Copy as CSS: rgb(155, 142, 220)
Is #9B8EDC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9B8EDC?
Complement: #cfdc8e.
Does #9B8EDC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.88:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.30:1 (AAA (normal text)).