#C9A9EB

Color Details

HEX
#C9A9EB
RGB
rgb(201, 169, 235)
HSL
hsl(269, 62%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 28%, 0%, 8%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.36:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9a9eb
Contrast 10.36:1 AAA
White on #c9a9eb
Contrast 2.03:1 Fail
#c9a9eb on Black
Contrast 10.36:1 AAA
#c9a9eb on White
Contrast 2.03:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4baef
#dfcbf3
#e9ddf7
#a187bc
#79658d
#50445e

Complement & Analogous

#cbeba8
#eaa8eb
#a8a9eb

Triadic

#ebc8a8
#a8ebc8

Monochrome

#50445e #79658d #c9a9eb #dfcbf3 #e9ddf7 #f4eefb

Analogous

#a8a9eb #c2c3f1 #c9a9eb #eeb9ef #eaa8eb #bb86bc

Complementary Mix

#79658d #c9a9eb #dfcbf3 #cbeba8 #ddf2c6 #84996d

Nearby Colors

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About #C9A9EB

#C9A9EB converts to RGB(201, 169, 235) and HSL(269, 62%, 79%). 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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#C9A9EB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9A9EB?
RGB: 201, 169, 235. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 169, 235)
Is #C9A9EB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9A9EB?
Complement: #cbeba8.
Does #C9A9EB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.03:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.36:1 (AAA (normal text)).