#9F99BD

Color Details

HEX
#9F99BD
RGB
rgb(159, 153, 189)
HSL
hsl(250, 21%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(16%, 19%, 0%, 26%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.77:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9f99bd
Contrast 7.77:1 AAA
White on #9f99bd
Contrast 2.70:1 Fail
#9f99bd on Black
Contrast 7.77:1 AAA
#9f99bd on White
Contrast 2.70:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b2adca
#c5c2d7
#d9d6e5
#7f7a97
#5f5c71
#403d4c

Complement & Analogous

#b7bd99
#b198bd
#98a5bd

Triadic

#bd9f99
#99bd9f

Monochrome

#403d4c #5f5c71 #9f99bd #c5c2d7 #d9d6e5 #ecebf2

Analogous

#98a5bd #b7c0d1 #9f99bd #c1adca #b198bd #8e7a97

Complementary Mix

#5f5c71 #9f99bd #c5c2d7 #b7bd99 #d0d4bd #777b63

Nearby Colors

#9f99bc
#9f99be
#9f99ad
#9f99cd

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About #9F99BD

#9F99BD converts to RGB(159, 153, 189) and HSL(250, 21%, 67%). 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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#9F99BD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9F99BD?
RGB: 159, 153, 189. Copy as CSS: rgb(159, 153, 189)
Is #9F99BD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9F99BD?
Complement: #b7bd99.
Does #9F99BD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.70:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.77:1 (AAA (normal text)).