#C9BCDF

Color Details

HEX
#C9BCDF
RGB
rgb(201, 188, 223)
HSL
hsl(262, 35%, 81%)
CMYK
cmyk(10%, 16%, 0%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 11.74:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9bcdf
Contrast 11.74:1 AAA
White on #c9bcdf
Contrast 1.79:1 Fail
#c9bcdf on Black
Contrast 11.74:1 AAA
#c9bcdf on White
Contrast 1.79:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4c9e5
#dfd7ec
#e9e4f2
#a196b2
#797186
#504b59

Complement & Analogous

#d3e0be
#dbbee0
#bec2e0

Triadic

#e0cabe
#bee0ca

Monochrome

#504b59 #797186 #c9bcdf #dfd7ec #e9e4f2 #f4f2f9

Analogous

#bec2e0 #d2d4e9 #c9bcdf #e2cbe6 #dbbee0 #af98b3

Complementary Mix

#797186 #c9bcdf #dfd7ec #d3e0be #e2ebd5 #89927c

Nearby Colors

#c9bcde
#c9bce0
#c9bccf
#c9bcef

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About #C9BCDF

#C9BCDF converts to RGB(201, 188, 223) and HSL(262, 35%, 81%). 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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#C9BCDF FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9BCDF?
RGB: 201, 188, 223. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 188, 223)
Is #C9BCDF a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9BCDF?
Complement: #d3e0be.
Does #C9BCDF have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.79:1 (Fails AA). On black: 11.74:1 (AAA (normal text)).