#C99FD5

Color Details

HEX
#C99FD5
RGB
rgb(201, 159, 213)
HSL
hsl(287, 39%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 25%, 0%, 16%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.40:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c99fd5
Contrast 9.40:1 AAA
White on #c99fd5
Contrast 2.23:1 Fail
#c99fd5 on Black
Contrast 9.40:1 AAA
#c99fd5 on White
Contrast 2.23:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4b2dd
#dfc5e6
#e9d9ee
#a17faa
#795f80
#504055

Complement & Analogous

#abd59f
#d59fc6
#af9fd5

Triadic

#d5c99f
#9fd5c9

Monochrome

#504055 #795f80 #c99fd5 #dfc5e6 #e9d9ee #f4ecf7

Analogous

#af9fd5 #c7bce2 #c99fd5 #ddb2d1 #d59fc6 #aa7f9e

Complementary Mix

#795f80 #c99fd5 #dfc5e6 #abd59f #c8e4c1 #6f8a67

Nearby Colors

#c99fd4
#c99fd6
#c99fc5
#c99fe5

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About #C99FD5

#C99FD5 converts to RGB(201, 159, 213) and HSL(287, 39%, 73%). 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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#C99FD5 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C99FD5?
RGB: 201, 159, 213. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 159, 213)
Is #C99FD5 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C99FD5?
Complement: #abd59f.
Does #C99FD5 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.23:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.40:1 (AAA (normal text)).