#9C8CDC

Color Details

HEX
#9C8CDC
RGB
rgb(156, 140, 220)
HSL
hsl(252, 53%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(29%, 36%, 0%, 14%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.20:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9c8cdc
Contrast 7.20:1 AAA
White on #9c8cdc
Contrast 2.92:1 Fail
#9c8cdc on Black
Contrast 7.20:1 AAA
#9c8cdc on White
Contrast 2.92:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b0a3e3
#c4baea
#d7d1f1
#7d70b0
#5e5484
#3e3858

Complement & Analogous

#cddc8e
#c58edc
#8ea5dc

Triadic

#dc9e8e
#8edc9e

Monochrome

#3e3858 #5e5484 #9c8cdc #c4baea #d7d1f1 #ebe8f8

Analogous

#8ea5dc #b0c0e7 #9c8cdc #d1a5e3 #c58edc #9e72b0

Complementary Mix

#5e5484 #9c8cdc #c4baea #cddc8e #dfe8b6 #858f5c

Nearby Colors

#9c8cdb
#9c8cdd
#9c8ccc
#9c8cec

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About #9C8CDC

#9C8CDC converts to RGB(156, 140, 220) and HSL(252, 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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#9C8CDC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9C8CDC?
RGB: 156, 140, 220. Copy as CSS: rgb(156, 140, 220)
Is #9C8CDC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9C8CDC?
Complement: #cddc8e.
Does #9C8CDC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.92:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.20:1 (AAA (normal text)).