Color Name
Taupe Gray*
Hex Color Code
#999297
RGB Color Code
RGB(153, 146, 151)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 4.6%, 1.3%, 40.0%
#999297 hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is 999297?

The RGB color code for color number #999297 is RGB(153, 146, 151). In the RGB color model, #999297 has a red value of 153, a green value of 146, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.6% magenta, 1.3% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 317.1° (degrees), 3.3 % saturation, and 58.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #999297 has a hue of 317.1° (degrees), 4.6 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.



Color 999297 is cool or warm?

Color 999297 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #999297? (For interior and product design)

999297 has an LRV of nearly 30. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#999297

Light Color


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Is #999297 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 999297 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #999297 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(153, 146, 151)
Red
153 (60.0%)
Green
146 (57.3%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.58%
Yellow
1.31%
Key
40.00%

HSL

HSL(317.14deg, 3.3 %, 58.6 %)

Hue
317.14°
Saturation
3.32 %.
Lightness
58.63 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 79, 81)
Red
56 (22.1%)
Yellow
79 (31.0%)
Blue
81 (31.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
317.14°
Saturation
4.58 %.
Brightness / Value
60.00 %.

HWB

H: 317.14°

W: 57.25 %

B: 40.00 %

XYZ

X : 29

Y : 29.56

Z : 33.46

YXY

Y1 : 29.56

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 40.00%

M : 42.75%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 29.6 %

Munsell Color System

3.1RP 6.0/0.6

CIE-Lab

L : 61.28

A : 3.52

B : -1.72

CIE-Lch

L : 61.28

C : 3.92

H : 333.94

CIE-Luv

L : 61.28

U : 3.72

V : -3.06

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.37

A : 0.06

B : 1.58






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #999297

Here are the colors similar to 999297. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#8B8589 Color
Taupe Gray
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#989898 Color
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#8D90A1 Color
Manatee
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
#A6A6A6 Color
Quick Silver
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 999297.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 999297.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 999297.

#8F8B91 Color
PANTONE 8460 C
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#8E8B91 Color
PANTONE 4277 C
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#928B8B Color
PANTONE 4290 C
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#908D8D Color
PANTONE 8420 C
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 999297.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 999297.

#939393 Color
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#89888C Color
BS 22-B-23 - Purple
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#8E8E8E Color
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#92969B Color
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #999297

Here are the paint colors similar to 999297. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar

Hex color 999297 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #999297 to Valspar



Sherwin Williams

Hex color 999297 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #999297 to Sherwin Williams



Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 999297 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #999297 to Dunn-Edwards

#9B9092 Color
Ashen Plum (DE 6396)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#97969A Color
Formal Gray (DE 6382)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#8E8583 Color
Fallen Rock (DE 6389)
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#999B9B Color
Walrus (DE 6368)
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 999297 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #999297 to PPG Paints



Benjamin Moore

Hex color 999297 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #999297 to Benjamin Moore

#988B90 Color
Sleepy Hollow (1454)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#999492 Color
Soho Loft (CSP-10)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#9C9CA6 Color
Wisteria (AF-585)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 999297 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #999297 to Behr



Farrow & Ball

Hex color 999297 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #999297 to Farrow & Ball

#8D838C Color
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#8C8E8D Color
Plummett (272)
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
#A09C97 Color
Worsted (284)
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#93908A Color
Stoke (CC7)
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#999297 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



999297
Taupe Gray*

929994
Spanish Gray*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #999297?

Color that best contrast with #999297 is #929994, color name is Spanish Gray*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #999297?

Complementary or Opposite color for #999297 is #929994, color name is Spanish Gray*.





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