#C9A0C5

Color Details

HEX
#C9A0C5
RGB
rgb(201, 160, 197)
HSL
hsl(306, 28%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 2%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.32:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9a0c5
Contrast 9.32:1 AAA
White on #c9a0c5
Contrast 2.25:1 Fail
#c9a0c5 on Black
Contrast 9.32:1 AAA
#c9a0c5 on White
Contrast 2.25:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4b3d1
#dfc6dc
#e9d9e8
#a1809e
#796076
#50404f

Complement & Analogous

#a0caa4
#caa0b1
#b9a0ca

Triadic

#c6caa0
#a0c6ca

Monochrome

#50404f #796076 #c9a0c5 #dfc6dc #e9d9e8 #f4ecf3

Analogous

#b9a0ca #cebdda #c9a0c5 #d5b3c1 #caa0b1 #a2808e

Complementary Mix

#796076 #c9a0c5 #dfc6dc #a0caa4 #c1ddc4 #68836b

Nearby Colors

#c9a0c4
#c9a0c6
#c9a0b5
#c9a0d5

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About #C9A0C5

#C9A0C5 converts to RGB(201, 160, 197) and HSL(306, 28%, 71%). 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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#C9A0C5 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9A0C5?
RGB: 201, 160, 197. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 160, 197)
Is #C9A0C5 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9A0C5?
Complement: #a0caa4.
Does #C9A0C5 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.25:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.32:1 (AAA (normal text)).