#C99BDD

Color Details

HEX
#C99BDD
RGB
rgb(201, 155, 221)
HSL
hsl(282, 49%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 30%, 0%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.22:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c99bdd
Contrast 9.22:1 AAA
White on #c99bdd
Contrast 2.28:1 Fail
#c99bdd on Black
Contrast 9.22:1 AAA
#c99bdd on White
Contrast 2.28:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4afe4
#dfc3eb
#e9d7f1
#a17cb1
#795d85
#503e58

Complement & Analogous

#b0dd9c
#dd9cd0
#a99cdd

Triadic

#ddca9c
#9cddca

Monochrome

#503e58 #795d85 #c99bdd #dfc3eb #e9d7f1 #f4ebf8

Analogous

#a99cdd #c3bae7 #c99bdd #e4b0d9 #dd9cd0 #b17da6

Complementary Mix

#795d85 #c99bdd #dfc3eb #b0dd9c #cce9bf #729065

Nearby Colors

#c99bdc
#c99bde
#c99bcd
#c99bed

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About #C99BDD

#C99BDD converts to RGB(201, 155, 221) and HSL(282, 49%, 74%). 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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#C99BDD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C99BDD?
RGB: 201, 155, 221. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 155, 221)
Is #C99BDD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C99BDD?
Complement: #b0dd9c.
Does #C99BDD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.28:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.22:1 (AAA (normal text)).