#9C99B8

Color Details

HEX
#9C99B8
RGB
rgb(156, 153, 184)
HSL
hsl(246, 18%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(15%, 17%, 0%, 28%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.66:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9c99b8
Contrast 7.66:1 AAA
White on #9c99b8
Contrast 2.74:1 Fail
#9c99b8 on Black
Contrast 7.66:1 AAA
#9c99b8 on White
Contrast 2.74:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b0adc6
#c4c2d4
#d7d6e3
#7d7a93
#5e5c6e
#3e3d4a

Complement & Analogous

#b5b899
#ac95bb
#95a4bb

Triadic

#b89c99
#99b89c

Monochrome

#3e3d4a #5e5c6e #9c99b8 #c4c2d4 #d7d6e3 #ebebf1

Analogous

#95a4bb #b5bfcf #9c99b8 #bdaac9 #ac95bb #8a7796

Complementary Mix

#5e5c6e #9c99b8 #c4c2d4 #b5b899 #cfd1bd #767863

Nearby Colors

#9c99b7
#9c99b9
#9c99a8
#9c99c8

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About #9C99B8

#9C99B8 converts to RGB(156, 153, 184) and HSL(246, 18%, 66%). 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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#9C99B8 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9C99B8?
RGB: 156, 153, 184. Copy as CSS: rgb(156, 153, 184)
Is #9C99B8 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9C99B8?
Complement: #b5b899.
Does #9C99B8 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.74:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.66:1 (AAA (normal text)).