#9c8ec2 color: Hermosa
#9c8ec2 is rgb(156, 142, 194) in RGB and oklch(67.786% 0.07704 296.646) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Lilac
- slate-400
- Black 24%
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About #9c8ec2
#9c8ec2 is a dusty violet color. In OKLCH it has 67.8% lightness, 0.077 chroma and a hue of 297°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.97:1 contrast and black text 7.06:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Hermosa (#9a8ec1). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is slate-400.
Lighter: #9c8ec2 mixed with white
Darker: #9c8ec2 mixed with black
Calmer: #9c8ec2 with less saturation
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Questions about #9c8ec2
What color is #9c8ec2?
#9c8ec2 is dusty violet. The closest named color is Hermosa. In RGB it is rgb(156, 142, 194), in HSL hsl(256.15, 29.89%, 65.88%) and in OKLCH oklch(67.786% 0.07704 296.646).
What colors go well with #9c8ec2?
The complementary color of #9c8ec2 is #949e67. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #8297c8 and #b187b1. The triadic partners are #bd8c69 and #60a796.
Is white or black text more readable on #9c8ec2?
Black text reads better on #9c8ec2: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.97:1 and black gives 7.06:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #9c8ec2 a warm or cool color?
#9c8ec2 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 297 degrees, its lightness 67.8% and its chroma 0.077.