#C99DDD

Color Details

HEX
#C99DDD
RGB
rgb(201, 157, 221)
HSL
hsl(281, 48%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 29%, 0%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.35:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c99ddd
Contrast 9.35:1 AAA
White on #c99ddd
Contrast 2.25:1 Fail
#c99ddd on Black
Contrast 9.35:1 AAA
#c99ddd on White
Contrast 2.25:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4b1e4
#dfc4eb
#e9d8f1
#a17eb1
#795e85
#503f58

Complement & Analogous

#b1dd9d
#dd9dd1
#a99ddd

Triadic

#ddc89d
#9dddc8

Monochrome

#503f58 #795e85 #c99ddd #dfc4eb #e9d8f1 #f4ebf8

Analogous

#a99ddd #c3bae7 #c99ddd #e4b1da #dd9dd1 #b17ea7

Complementary Mix

#795e85 #c99ddd #dfc4eb #b1dd9d #cce9bf #739066

Nearby Colors

#c99ddc
#c99dde
#c99dcd
#c99ded

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About #C99DDD

#C99DDD converts to RGB(201, 157, 221) and HSL(281, 48%, 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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#C99DDD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C99DDD?
RGB: 201, 157, 221. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 157, 221)
Is #C99DDD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C99DDD?
Complement: #b1dd9d.
Does #C99DDD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.25:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.35:1 (AAA (normal text)).