#9C99A9

Color Details

HEX
#9C99A9
RGB
rgb(156, 153, 169)
HSL
hsl(251, 9%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(8%, 9%, 0%, 34%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.54:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9c99a9
Contrast 7.54:1 AAA
White on #9c99a9
Contrast 2.78:1 Fail
#9c99a9 on Black
Contrast 7.54:1 AAA
#9c99a9 on White
Contrast 2.78:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b0adba
#c4c2cb
#d7d6dd
#7d7a87
#5e5c65
#3e3d44

Complement & Analogous

#a6a998
#a88cb5
#8c99b5

Triadic

#a99b98
#98a99b

Monochrome

#3e3d44 #5e5c65 #9c99a9 #c4c2cb #d7d6dd #ebebee

Analogous

#8c99b5 #afb8cb #9c99a9 #b9a3c4 #a88cb5 #867091

Complementary Mix

#5e5c65 #9c99a9 #c4c2cb #a6a998 #c5c7bc #6c6e63

Nearby Colors

#9c99a8
#9c99aa
#9c9999
#9c99b9

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About #9C99A9

#9C99A9 converts to RGB(156, 153, 169) and HSL(251, 9%, 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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#9C99A9 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9C99A9?
RGB: 156, 153, 169. Copy as CSS: rgb(156, 153, 169)
Is #9C99A9 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9C99A9?
Complement: #a6a998.
Does #9C99A9 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.78:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.54:1 (AAA (normal text)).