#9C99A8

Color Details

HEX
#9C99A8
RGB
rgb(156, 153, 168)
HSL
hsl(252, 8%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(7%, 9%, 0%, 34%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.54:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9c99a8
Contrast 7.54:1 AAA
White on #9c99a8
Contrast 2.79:1 Fail
#9c99a8 on Black
Contrast 7.54:1 AAA
#9c99a8 on White
Contrast 2.79:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b0adb9
#c4c2cb
#d7d6dc
#7d7a86
#5e5c65
#3e3d43

Complement & Analogous

#a5a899
#a98cb5
#8c98b5

Triadic

#a89c99
#99a89c

Monochrome

#3e3d43 #5e5c65 #9c99a8 #c4c2cb #d7d6dc #ebebee

Analogous

#8c98b5 #afb7cb #9c99a8 #baa3c4 #a98cb5 #877091

Complementary Mix

#5e5c65 #9c99a8 #c4c2cb #a5a899 #c5c6bd #6b6d63

Nearby Colors

#9c99a7
#9c99a9
#9c9998
#9c99b8

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About #9C99A8

#9C99A8 converts to RGB(156, 153, 168) and HSL(252, 8%, 63%). 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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#9C99A8 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9C99A8?
RGB: 156, 153, 168. Copy as CSS: rgb(156, 153, 168)
Is #9C99A8 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9C99A8?
Complement: #a5a899.
Does #9C99A8 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.79:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.54:1 (AAA (normal text)).