#9E8D9C

Color Details

HEX
#9E8D9C
RGB
rgb(158, 141, 156)
HSL
hsl(307, 8%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 1%, 38%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.74:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9e8d9c
Contrast 6.74:1 AA
White on #9e8d9c
Contrast 3.11:1 Fail
#9e8d9c on Black
Contrast 6.74:1 AA
#9e8d9c on White
Contrast 3.11:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b1a4b0
#c5bbc4
#d8d1d7
#7e717d
#5f555e
#3f383e

Complement & Analogous

#8e9f90
#ad7f91
#9c7fad

Triadic

#9d9f8e
#8e9d9f

Monochrome

#3f383e #5f555e #9e8d9c #c5bbc4 #d8d1d7 #ece8eb

Analogous

#9c7fad #baa5c6 #9e8d9c #bd99a7 #ad7f91 #8a6674

Complementary Mix

#5f555e #9e8d9c #c5bbc4 #8e9f90 #b6c1b7 #5c675e

Nearby Colors

#9e8d9b
#9e8d9d
#9e8d8c
#9e8dac

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About #9E8D9C

#9E8D9C converts to RGB(158, 141, 156) and HSL(307, 8%, 59%). 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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#9E8D9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9E8D9C?
RGB: 158, 141, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(158, 141, 156)
Is #9E8D9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9E8D9C?
Complement: #8e9f90.
Does #9E8D9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.11:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.74:1 (AA (normal text)).