#C9ABD9

Color Details

HEX
#C9ABD9
RGB
rgb(201, 171, 217)
HSL
hsl(279, 38%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(7%, 21%, 0%, 15%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.31:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9abd9
Contrast 10.31:1 AAA
White on #c9abd9
Contrast 2.04:1 Fail
#c9abd9 on Black
Contrast 10.31:1 AAA
#c9abd9 on White
Contrast 2.04:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4bce1
#dfcde8
#e9ddf0
#a189ae
#796782
#504457

Complement & Analogous

#bbd9ab
#d9abd2
#b2abd9

Triadic

#d9c9ab
#abd9c9

Monochrome

#504457 #796782 #c9abd9 #dfcde8 #e9ddf0 #f4eef7

Analogous

#b2abd9 #c9c4e4 #c9abd9 #e1bcdb #d9abd2 #ae89a8

Complementary Mix

#796782 #c9abd9 #dfcde8 #bbd9ab #d3e6c8 #7a8d6f

Nearby Colors

#c9abd8
#c9abda
#c9abc9
#c9abe9

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About #C9ABD9

#C9ABD9 converts to RGB(201, 171, 217) and HSL(279, 38%, 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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#C9ABD9 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9ABD9?
RGB: 201, 171, 217. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 171, 217)
Is #C9ABD9 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9ABD9?
Complement: #bbd9ab.
Does #C9ABD9 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.04:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.31:1 (AAA (normal text)).