#9C858D

Color Details

HEX
#9C858D
RGB
rgb(156, 133, 141)
HSL
hsl(339, 10%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 10%, 39%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.15:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9c858d
Contrast 6.15:1 AA
White on #9c858d
Contrast 3.41:1 Fail
#9c858d on Black
Contrast 6.15:1 AA
#9c858d on White
Contrast 3.41:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b09da4
#c4b6bb
#d7ced1
#7d6a71
#5e5055
#3e3538

Complement & Analogous

#869c95
#a98079
#a979a2

Triadic

#8e9c86
#868e9c

Monochrome

#3e3538 #5e5055 #9c858d #c4b6bb #d7ced1 #ebe7e8

Analogous

#a979a2 #c3a1be #9c858d #ba9994 #a98079 #876661

Complementary Mix

#5e5055 #9c858d #c4b6bb #869c95 #b0bfba #576561

Nearby Colors

#9c858c
#9c858e
#9c857d
#9c859d

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About #9C858D

#9C858D converts to RGB(156, 133, 141) and HSL(339, 10%, 57%). 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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#9C858D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9C858D?
RGB: 156, 133, 141. Copy as CSS: rgb(156, 133, 141)
Is #9C858D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9C858D?
Complement: #869c95.
Does #9C858D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.41:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.15:1 (AA (normal text)).