#C9A8D5

Color Details

HEX
#C9A8D5
RGB
rgb(201, 168, 213)
HSL
hsl(284, 35%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 21%, 0%, 16%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.05:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9a8d5
Contrast 10.05:1 AAA
White on #c9a8d5
Contrast 2.09:1 Fail
#c9a8d5 on Black
Contrast 10.05:1 AAA
#c9a8d5 on White
Contrast 2.09:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4b9dd
#dfcbe6
#e9dcee
#a186aa
#796580
#504355

Complement & Analogous

#b5d6a9
#d6a9cb
#b3a9d6

Triadic

#d6caa9
#a9d6ca

Monochrome

#504355 #796580 #c9a8d5 #dfcbe6 #e9dcee #f4eef7

Analogous

#b3a9d6 #cac3e2 #c9a8d5 #debad5 #d6a9cb #ab87a2

Complementary Mix

#796580 #c9a8d5 #dfcbe6 #b5d6a9 #cfe4c7 #768b6e

Nearby Colors

#c9a8d4
#c9a8d6
#c9a8c5
#c9a8e5

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About #C9A8D5

#C9A8D5 converts to RGB(201, 168, 213) and HSL(284, 35%, 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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#C9A8D5 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9A8D5?
RGB: 201, 168, 213. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 168, 213)
Is #C9A8D5 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9A8D5?
Complement: #b5d6a9.
Does #C9A8D5 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.09:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.05:1 (AAA (normal text)).