#C9C8EF

Color Details

HEX
#C9C8EF
RGB
rgb(201, 200, 239)
HSL
hsl(242, 55%, 86%)
CMYK
cmyk(16%, 16%, 0%, 6%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 12.99:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9c8ef
Contrast 12.99:1 AAA
White on #c9c8ef
Contrast 1.62:1 Fail
#c9c8ef on Black
Contrast 12.99:1 AAA
#c9c8ef on White
Contrast 1.62:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4d3f2
#dfdef5
#e9e9f9
#a1a0bf
#79788f
#505060

Complement & Analogous

#eeefc8
#ddc8ef
#c8daef

Triadic

#efc9c8
#c8efc9

Monochrome

#505060 #79788f #c9c8ef #dfdef5 #e9e9f9 #f4f4fc

Analogous

#c8daef #d9e5f4 #c9c8ef #e4d3f2 #ddc8ef #b1a0bf

Complementary Mix

#79788f #c9c8ef #dfdef5 #eeefc8 #f4f5db #9b9b82

Nearby Colors

#c9c8ee
#c9c8f0
#c9c8df
#c9c8ff

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About #C9C8EF

#C9C8EF converts to RGB(201, 200, 239) and HSL(242, 55%, 86%). 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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#C9C8EF FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9C8EF?
RGB: 201, 200, 239. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 200, 239)
Is #C9C8EF a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9C8EF?
Complement: #eeefc8.
Does #C9C8EF have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.62:1 (Fails AA). On black: 12.99:1 (AAA (normal text)).