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HEX 9BACCC - #9BACCC, RGB(155,172,204) Color


Color Name: Light Steel Blue*
Hex Color Code: #9BACCC
RGB Color Code: RGB(155, 172, 204)
CMYK Values*: 24.0%, 15.7%, 0.0%, 20.0%



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What color is 9BACCC?

The RGB color code for color number #9BACCC is RGB(155, 172, 204). In the RGB color model, #9BACCC has a red value of 155, a green value of 172, and a blue value of 204. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 24.0% cyan, 15.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 219.2° (degrees), 32.5 % saturation, and 70.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9BACCC has a hue of 219.2° (degrees), 24.0 % saturation and 80.0 % brightness/value.



Color 9BACCC is cool or warm?

Color 9BACCC is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #9BACCC? (For interior and product design)

9BACCC has an LRV of nearly 41. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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.



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#9BACCC

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #9BACCC with dark and light Color




Is #9BACCC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9BACCC 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 #9BACCC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(155, 172, 204)
Red
155 (60.8%)
Green
172 (67.5%)
Blue
204 (80.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
24.02%
Magenta
15.69%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.00%

HSL

HSL(219.18deg, 32.5 %, 70.4 %)

Hue
219.18°
Saturation
32.45 %.
Lightness
70.39 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 44, 69)
Red
29 (11.4%)
Yellow
44 (17.2%)
Blue
69 (27.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
219.18°
Saturation
24.02 %.
Brightness / Value
80.00 %.

HWB

H: 219.18°

W: 60.78 %

B: 20.00 %

XYZ

X : 39.17

Y : 40.83

Z : 62.94

YXY

Y1 : 40.83

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 39.22%

M : 32.55%

Y : 20.00%


LRV

~ 40.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.5PB 7.0/4

CIE-Lab

L : 70.06

A : 1.14

B : -18.23

CIE-Lch

L : 70.06

C : 18.27

H : 273.57

CIE-Luv

L : 70.06

U : -10.41

V : -28.32

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.9

A : -2.41

B : -13.67






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #9BACCC

Here are the colors similar to 9BACCC. 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.

#B0C4DE
Light Steel Blue
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)
#ACACE6
Maximum Blue Purple
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)
#779ECB
Dark Pastel Blue
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)
#9999CC
Blue Bell
ΔE - 8.21 (91.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9BACCC.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9BACCC.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9BACCC.

#9BAEE4
PANTONE 2122 C
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#9FAEE5
PANTONE 2716 C
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#A7BCD6
PANTONE 651 C
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#A5B0E3
PANTONE 2113 C
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9BACCC.

#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)


Paint color for Hex #9BACCC

Here are the paint colors similar to 9BACCC. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color 9BACCC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9BACCC to PPG Paints

#99AAC8
Easter Egg (PPG1166-4)
ΔE - 0.89 (99.1% similar)
#A7B0CC
Lovely Lilac (PPG1167-4)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#96ADDC
Suenos (PPG17-01)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#ABB6D7
Lilac Sachet (PPG1245-4)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9BACCC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9BACCC to Dunn-Edwards

#99A8C9
Sapphire Fog (DE 5899)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#8FAACA
Bachelor Blue (DE 5878)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#A2B7CF
Misted Eve (DE 5884)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#979FBF
Midnight Blush (DE 5913)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 9BACCC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9BACCC to Behr

#95A9CD
Hopeful Dream (M540-4)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#9FACDB
Lavender Sky (P540-4)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#AAB0D4
Lavender Wash (MQ4-30)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#A4BBD3
Perennial Blue (M530-3)
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9BACCC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9BACCC to Benjamin Moore

#9DB2D0
Riviera Azure (822)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#8EA3C5
Pressed Violet (CSP-520)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#A7B1CC
Freesia (1432)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#93A0BD
Blue Pearl (1433)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9BACCC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9BACCC to Valspar

#A2AED2
Safe Haven (V037-2)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#8DA6CA
Heartsong (4003-7C)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#A1ABD7
Sassy Violet (4004-10A)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#A9BDDE
Fairies in America (P111)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9BACCC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9BACCC to Sherwin Williams

#A7B2D4
Awesome Violet (SW 6815)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#97B3D0
Celestial (SW 6808)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#8EA9C2
Cosmos (SW 6528)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#99A0B2
Vesper Violet (SW 6542)
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 9BACCC similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #9BACCC to Farrow & Ball

#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)
#B0BEC6
Parma Gray (27)
ΔE - 10.69 (89.3% similar)
#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 11.68 (88.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#9BACCC 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



9BACCC
Light Steel Blue*

CCBB9B
Khaki*


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 #9BACCC?

Color that best contrast with #9BACCC is #CCBB9B, color name is Khaki*
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 #9BACCC?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9BACCC is #CCBB9B, color name is Khaki*.





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