#C9B6C9 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #c9b6c9 is a light purplish tone with gray undertones and a dusty finish. Its softness suggests spirituality, sensitivity, and refinement, making it useful for wellness, cosmetics, wedding, and luxury branding. Use the hex code #c9b6c9 as a supporting color beside plum, charcoal, or warm cream; black text remains highly legible over it.
Questions about #c9b6c9
What is #c9b6c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9b6c9 is rgb(201, 182, 201), in HSL hsl(300, 15%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c9b6c9?
Does #c9b6c9 look warm or cool?
#c9b6c9 reads as a cool, muted purple because its gray undertone softens the hue and keeps it less rosy than warm mauve, while surrounding neutrals can shift how cool or soft it appears.
Is #c9b6c9 readable on white or black?
#c9b6c9 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.