#C9C6CC Color Information

Hex color code: #C9C6CC

#C9C6CC is a soft purple color. In RGB it is (201, 198, 204), and in HSL it is (270°, 6%, 79%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameSilver

HEX

#C9C6CC

RGB

201, 198, 204

HSL

270°, 6%, 79%

CMYK

1%, 3%, 0%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9C6CC;
background-color: #C9C6CC;
border-color: #C9C6CC;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9C6CC;
border: 2px solid #C9C6CC;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9C6CC]
text-[#C9C6CC]
border-[#C9C6CC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9C6CC]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9C6CC, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9C6CC; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9C6CC; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #C9C6CC; background-color: #C9C6CC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9C6CC20; border-left: 4px solid #C9C6CC; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #C9C6CC; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9C6CC in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 198, 204

Red: 201 / Green: 198 / Blue: 204

HSL

270°, 6%, 79%

Hue: 270° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 79%

CMYK

1%, 3%, 0%, 20%

Cyan: 1% / Magenta: 3% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 20%

What color is #C9C6CC?

#C9C6CC is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

C9CDC6

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9C6CC to RGB:

rgb(201, 198, 204)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9C6CC to HSL:

hsl(270, 6%, 79%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9C6CC to CMYK:

cmyk(1%, 3%, 0%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate purple tone, #C9C6CC has RGB (201, 198, 204) and HSL (270°, 6%, 79%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9C6CC is #C9CDC6, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C6C6CD.

Use #C9C6CC in CSS: color: #C9C6CC or background-color: #C9C6CC. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9C6CC

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 12.43:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9C6CC?

#C9C6CC is a delicate purple color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #C9C6CC?

#C9C6CC in RGB is (201, 198, 204) - 201 red, 198 green, and 204 blue.

How to use #C9C6CC in CSS?

Use #C9C6CC directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9C6CC?

#C9CDC6 (complementary), #C6C6CD (analogous), and #A39EA9 (lighter shade) work well with #C9C6CC.