#C9B4DD

Color Details

HEX
#C9B4DD
RGB
rgb(201, 180, 221)
HSL
hsl(271, 38%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 19%, 0%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 11.06:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9b4dd
Contrast 11.06:1 AAA
White on #c9b4dd
Contrast 1.90:1 Fail
#c9b4dd on Black
Contrast 11.06:1 AAA
#c9b4dd on White
Contrast 1.90:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4c3e4
#dfd2eb
#e9e1f1
#a190b1
#796c85
#504858

Complement & Analogous

#c9deb5
#deb5dd
#b6b5de

Triadic

#decab5
#b5deca

Monochrome

#504858 #796c85 #c9b4dd #dfd2eb #e9e1f1 #f4f0f8

Analogous

#b6b5de #cccbe8 #c9b4dd #e5c4e4 #deb5dd #b291b1

Complementary Mix

#796c85 #c9b4dd #dfd2eb #c9deb5 #dceacf #839076

Nearby Colors

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#c9b4ed

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About #C9B4DD

#C9B4DD converts to RGB(201, 180, 221) and HSL(271, 38%, 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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#C9B4DD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9B4DD?
RGB: 201, 180, 221. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 180, 221)
Is #C9B4DD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9B4DD?
Complement: #c9deb5.
Does #C9B4DD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.90:1 (Fails AA). On black: 11.06:1 (AAA (normal text)).