#9C8EDC

Color Details

HEX
#9C8EDC
RGB
rgb(156, 142, 220)
HSL
hsl(251, 53%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(29%, 35%, 0%, 14%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.32:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9c8edc
Contrast 7.32:1 AAA
White on #9c8edc
Contrast 2.87:1 Fail
#9c8edc on Black
Contrast 7.32:1 AAA
#9c8edc on White
Contrast 2.87:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b0a5e3
#c4bbea
#d7d2f1
#7d72b0
#5e5584
#3e3958

Complement & Analogous

#cedc8e
#c38edc
#8ea7dc

Triadic

#dc9c8e
#8edc9c

Monochrome

#3e3958 #5e5584 #9c8edc #c4bbea #d7d2f1 #ebe8f8

Analogous

#8ea7dc #b0c1e7 #9c8edc #cfa5e3 #c38edc #9c72b0

Complementary Mix

#5e5584 #9c8edc #c4bbea #cedc8e #dfe8b6 #868f5c

Nearby Colors

#9c8edb
#9c8edd
#9c8ecc
#9c8eec

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About #9C8EDC

#9C8EDC converts to RGB(156, 142, 220) and HSL(251, 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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#9C8EDC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9C8EDC?
RGB: 156, 142, 220. Copy as CSS: rgb(156, 142, 220)
Is #9C8EDC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9C8EDC?
Complement: #cedc8e.
Does #9C8EDC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.87:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.32:1 (AAA (normal text)).