#C9B9EB

Color Details

HEX
#C9B9EB
RGB
rgb(201, 185, 235)
HSL
hsl(259, 56%, 82%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 21%, 0%, 8%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 11.62:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9b9eb
Contrast 11.62:1 AAA
White on #c9b9eb
Contrast 1.81:1 Fail
#c9b9eb on Black
Contrast 11.62:1 AAA
#c9b9eb on White
Contrast 1.81:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4c7ef
#dfd5f3
#e9e3f7
#a194bc
#796f8d
#504a5e

Complement & Analogous

#dbebb7
#e1b7eb
#b7c1eb

Triadic

#ebc8b7
#b7ebc8

Monochrome

#504a5e #796f8d #c9b9eb #dfd5f3 #e9e3f7 #f4f1fb

Analogous

#b7c1eb #cdd4f1 #c9b9eb #e7c5ef #e1b7eb #b492bc

Complementary Mix

#796f8d #c9b9eb #dfd5f3 #dbebb7 #e8f2d0 #8e9977

Nearby Colors

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About #C9B9EB

#C9B9EB converts to RGB(201, 185, 235) and HSL(259, 56%, 82%). 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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#C9B9EB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9B9EB?
RGB: 201, 185, 235. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 185, 235)
Is #C9B9EB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9B9EB?
Complement: #dbebb7.
Does #C9B9EB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.81:1 (Fails AA). On black: 11.62:1 (AAA (normal text)).