#9E838C

Color Details

HEX
#9E838C
RGB
rgb(158, 131, 140)
HSL
hsl(340, 12%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 11%, 38%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.08:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9e838c
Contrast 6.08:1 AA
White on #9e838c
Contrast 3.45:1 Fail
#9e838c on Black
Contrast 6.08:1 AA
#9e838c on White
Contrast 3.45:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b19ca3
#c5b5ba
#d8cdd1
#7e6970
#5f4f54
#3f3438

Complement & Analogous

#849f96
#a98179
#a979a1

Triadic

#8d9f84
#848d9f

Monochrome

#3f3438 #5f4f54 #9e838c #c5b5ba #d8cdd1 #ece6e8

Analogous

#a979a1 #c3a1bd #9e838c #ba9a94 #a98179 #876761

Complementary Mix

#5f4f54 #9e838c #c5b5ba #849f96 #afc1bb #566762

Nearby Colors

#9e838b
#9e838d
#9e837c
#9e839c

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About #9E838C

#9E838C converts to RGB(158, 131, 140) and HSL(340, 12%, 57%). 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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#9E838C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9E838C?
RGB: 158, 131, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(158, 131, 140)
Is #9E838C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9E838C?
Complement: #849f96.
Does #9E838C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.45:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.08:1 (AA (normal text)).