#9D738C

Color Details

HEX
#9D738C
RGB
rgb(157, 115, 140)
HSL
hsl(324, 18%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 11%, 38%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.26:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9d738c
Contrast 5.26:1 AA
White on #9d738c
Contrast 3.99:1 Fail
#9d738c on Black
Contrast 5.26:1 AA
#9d738c on White
Contrast 3.99:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b18fa3
#c4abba
#d8c7d1
#7e5c70
#5e4554
#3f2e38

Complement & Analogous

#729d83
#a26d72
#9c6da2

Triadic

#8b9d72
#728b9d

Monochrome

#3f2e38 #5e4554 #9d738c #c4abba #d8c7d1 #ebe3e8

Analogous

#9c6da2 #ba99be #9d738c #b58a8e #a26d72 #82575b

Complementary Mix

#5e4554 #9d738c #c4abba #729d83 #a3bfae #4a6655

Nearby Colors

#9d738b
#9d738d
#9d737c
#9d739c

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About #9D738C

#9D738C converts to RGB(157, 115, 140) and HSL(324, 18%, 53%). 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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#9D738C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9D738C?
RGB: 157, 115, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(157, 115, 140)
Is #9D738C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9D738C?
Complement: #729d83.
Does #9D738C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.99:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.26:1 (AA (normal text)).