#9C00B5

Color Details

HEX
#9C00B5
RGB
rgb(156, 0, 181)
HSL
hsl(292, 100%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 100%, 0%, 29%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.82:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9c00b5
Contrast 3.08:1 Fail
White on #9c00b5
Contrast 6.82:1 AA
#9c00b5 on Black
Contrast 3.08:1 Fail
#9c00b5 on White
Contrast 6.82:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#b033c4
#c466d3
#d799e1
#7d0091
#5e006d
#3e0048

Complement & Analogous

#18b300
#b30071
#4100b3

Triadic

#b39b00
#00b39b

Monochrome

#3e0048 #5e006d #9c00b5 #c466d3 #d799e1 #ebccf0

Analogous

#4100b3 #7a4dca #9c00b5 #c2338d #b30071 #8f005a

Complementary Mix

#5e006d #9c00b5 #c466d3 #18b300 #69ce59 #107400

Nearby Colors

#9c00b4
#9c00b6
#9c00a5
#9c00c5

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About #9C00B5

#9C00B5 converts to RGB(156, 0, 181) and HSL(292, 100%, 35%). 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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#9C00B5 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9C00B5?
RGB: 156, 0, 181. Copy as CSS: rgb(156, 0, 181)
Is #9C00B5 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9C00B5?
Complement: #18b300.
Does #9C00B5 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.82:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.08:1 (AA (large text)).