#C9C8DD

Color Details

HEX
#C9C8DD
RGB
rgb(201, 200, 221)
HSL
hsl(243, 24%, 83%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 10%, 0%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 12.79:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9c8dd
Contrast 12.79:1 AAA
White on #c9c8dd
Contrast 1.64:1 Fail
#c9c8dd on Black
Contrast 12.79:1 AAA
#c9c8dd on White
Contrast 1.64:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4d3e4
#dfdeeb
#e9e9f1
#a1a0b1
#797885
#505058

Complement & Analogous

#dddec9
#d5c9de
#c9d3de

Triadic

#decac9
#c9deca

Monochrome

#505058 #797885 #c9c8dd #dfdeeb #e9e9f1 #f4f4f8

Analogous

#c9d3de #d9e0e8 #c9c8dd #ddd4e5 #d5c9de #aaa1b2

Complementary Mix

#797885 #c9c8dd #dfdeeb #dddec9 #e9eadc #909083

Nearby Colors

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About #C9C8DD

#C9C8DD converts to RGB(201, 200, 221) and HSL(243, 24%, 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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#C9C8DD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9C8DD?
RGB: 201, 200, 221. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 200, 221)
Is #C9C8DD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9C8DD?
Complement: #dddec9.
Does #C9C8DD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.64:1 (Fails AA). On black: 12.79:1 (AAA (normal text)).