#C9B5DC

Color Details

HEX
#C9B5DC
RGB
rgb(201, 181, 220)
HSL
hsl(271, 36%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 18%, 0%, 14%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 11.13:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9b5dc
Contrast 11.13:1 AAA
White on #c9b5dc
Contrast 1.89:1 Fail
#c9b5dc on Black
Contrast 11.13:1 AAA
#c9b5dc on White
Contrast 1.89:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4c4e3
#dfd3ea
#e9e1f1
#a191b0
#796d84
#504858

Complement & Analogous

#c9ddb6
#ddb6dc
#b7b6dd

Triadic

#ddcab6
#b6ddca

Monochrome

#504858 #796d84 #c9b5dc #dfd3ea #e9e1f1 #f4f0f8

Analogous

#b7b6dd #cdcce7 #c9b5dc #e4c5e3 #ddb6dc #b192b0

Complementary Mix

#796d84 #c9b5dc #dfd3ea #c9ddb6 #dce9d0 #839076

Nearby Colors

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#c9b5dd
#c9b5cc
#c9b5ec

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About #C9B5DC

#C9B5DC converts to RGB(201, 181, 220) and HSL(271, 36%, 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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#C9B5DC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9B5DC?
RGB: 201, 181, 220. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 181, 220)
Is #C9B5DC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9B5DC?
Complement: #c9ddb6.
Does #C9B5DC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.89:1 (Fails AA). On black: 11.13:1 (AAA (normal text)).