#9C7D8D color
The hex color #9C7D8D is a grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 61.2% red, 49% green and 55.3% blue (156, 125, 141).
Its hue angle is 329°, with 14% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 20% magenta, 10% yellow and 39% black.
The closest named color is Muted Berry (#91788C), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.73:1).
#9C7D8D color codes
| HEX | #9C7D8D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(156, 125, 141) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(61.2%, 49%, 55.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(329, 14%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(329, 20%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 20%, 10%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(55.74, 14.71, -4.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(55.74, 15.27, 344.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.851, 23.659, 28.399) | |
| Decimal | 10255757 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9C7D8D, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #9C7D8D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.73:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #9C7D8D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.73:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #9C7D8D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7f838eProtanopia
no red cones#86878cDeuteranopia
no green cones#a17d82Tritanopia
no blue cones#868686Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9c7d8d; }
.text { color: #9c7d8d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9c7d8d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(156 125 141 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9c7d8d, #9c7d7e); }
Similar colors
#91788cMuted Berry#967d96Amorous#948593Femme Fatale#a67283Never Forget#95859cHatoba Pigeon#8f7f85Mighty Mauve#b68692Punched Pink#987e7eOpium
Closest common color name: Rosy Brown.
Questions
- What color is #9C7D8D?
- #9C7D8D is a grayish rose, closest to the named color Muted Berry. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9C7D8D?
- The RGB value is 156, 125, 141: 156 red, 125 green and 141 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9C7D8D?
- The complementary color is #7D9C8C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9C7D8D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.73:1 and white text 3.66:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.