#C99CE2

Color Details

HEX
#C99CE2
RGB
rgb(201, 156, 226)
HSL
hsl(279, 55%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 31%, 0%, 11%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.34:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c99ce2
Contrast 9.34:1 AAA
White on #c99ce2
Contrast 2.25:1 Fail
#c99ce2 on Black
Contrast 9.34:1 AAA
#c99ce2 on White
Contrast 2.25:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4b0e8
#dfc4ee
#e9d7f3
#a17db5
#795e88
#503e5a

Complement & Analogous

#b5e29c
#e29cd8
#a79ce2

Triadic

#e2ca9c
#9ce2ca

Monochrome

#503e5a #795e88 #c99ce2 #dfc4ee #e9d7f3 #f4ebf9

Analogous

#a79ce2 #c1baeb #c99ce2 #e8b0e0 #e29cd8 #b57dad

Complementary Mix

#795e88 #c99ce2 #dfc4ee #b5e29c #cfecbf #769365

Nearby Colors

#c99ce1
#c99ce3
#c99cd2
#c99cf2

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About #C99CE2

#C99CE2 converts to RGB(201, 156, 226) and HSL(279, 55%, 75%). 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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#C99CE2 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C99CE2?
RGB: 201, 156, 226. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 156, 226)
Is #C99CE2 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C99CE2?
Complement: #b5e29c.
Does #C99CE2 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.25:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.34:1 (AAA (normal text)).