#C9B8EF

Color Details

HEX
#C9B8EF
RGB
rgb(201, 184, 239)
HSL
hsl(259, 63%, 83%)
CMYK
cmyk(16%, 23%, 0%, 6%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 11.59:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9b8ef
Contrast 11.59:1 AAA
White on #c9b8ef
Contrast 1.81:1 Fail
#c9b8ef on Black
Contrast 11.59:1 AAA
#c9b8ef on White
Contrast 1.81:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4c6f2
#dfd4f5
#e9e3f9
#a193bf
#796e8f
#504a60

Complement & Analogous

#deefb8
#e5b8ef
#b8c2ef

Triadic

#efcab8
#b8efca

Monochrome

#504a60 #796e8f #c9b8ef #dfd4f5 #e9e3f9 #f4f1fc

Analogous

#b8c2ef #cdd4f4 #c9b8ef #eac6f2 #e5b8ef #b793bf

Complementary Mix

#796e8f #c9b8ef #dfd4f5 #deefb8 #eaf5d1 #909b78

Nearby Colors

#c9b8ee
#c9b8f0
#c9b8df
#c9b8ff

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About #C9B8EF

#C9B8EF converts to RGB(201, 184, 239) and HSL(259, 63%, 83%). 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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#C9B8EF FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9B8EF?
RGB: 201, 184, 239. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 184, 239)
Is #C9B8EF a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9B8EF?
Complement: #deefb8.
Does #C9B8EF have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.81:1 (Fails AA). On black: 11.59:1 (AAA (normal text)).