#C99EE5

Color Details

HEX
#C99EE5
RGB
rgb(201, 158, 229)
HSL
hsl(276, 58%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(12%, 31%, 0%, 10%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.51:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c99ee5
Contrast 9.51:1 AAA
White on #c99ee5
Contrast 2.21:1 Fail
#c99ee5 on Black
Contrast 9.51:1 AAA
#c99ee5 on White
Contrast 2.21:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4b1ea
#dfc5ef
#e9d8f5
#a17eb7
#795f89
#503f5c

Complement & Analogous

#bbe59e
#e59ede
#a59ee5

Triadic

#e5c99e
#9ee5c9

Monochrome

#503f5c #795f89 #c99ee5 #dfc5ef #e9d8f5 #f4ecfa

Analogous

#a59ee5 #c0bbed #c99ee5 #eab1e5 #e59ede #b77eb2

Complementary Mix

#795f89 #c99ee5 #dfc5ef #bbe59e #d3eec0 #7a9567

Nearby Colors

#c99ee4
#c99ee6
#c99ed5
#c99ef5

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About #C99EE5

#C99EE5 converts to RGB(201, 158, 229) and HSL(276, 58%, 76%). 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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#C99EE5 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C99EE5?
RGB: 201, 158, 229. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 158, 229)
Is #C99EE5 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C99EE5?
Complement: #bbe59e.
Does #C99EE5 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.21:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.51:1 (AAA (normal text)).