#C9B5DD

Color Details

HEX
#C9B5DD
RGB
rgb(201, 181, 221)
HSL
hsl(270, 37%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 18%, 0%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 11.14:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9b5dd
Contrast 11.14:1 AAA
White on #c9b5dd
Contrast 1.89:1 Fail
#c9b5dd on Black
Contrast 11.14:1 AAA
#c9b5dd on White
Contrast 1.89:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4c4e4
#dfd3eb
#e9e1f1
#a191b1
#796d85
#504858

Complement & Analogous

#c9ddb6
#ddb6dd
#b6b6dd

Triadic

#ddc9b6
#b6ddc9

Monochrome

#504858 #796d85 #c9b5dd #dfd3eb #e9e1f1 #f4f0f8

Analogous

#b6b6dd #cccce7 #c9b5dd #e4c5e4 #ddb6dd #b192b1

Complementary Mix

#796d85 #c9b5dd #dfd3eb #c9ddb6 #dce9d0 #839076

Nearby Colors

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About #C9B5DD

#C9B5DD converts to RGB(201, 181, 221) and HSL(270, 37%, 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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#C9B5DD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9B5DD?
RGB: 201, 181, 221. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 181, 221)
Is #C9B5DD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9B5DD?
Complement: #c9ddb6.
Does #C9B5DD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.89:1 (Fails AA). On black: 11.14:1 (AAA (normal text)).