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What color is 9C918E?

The RGB color code for color number #9C918E is RGB(156, 145, 142). In the RGB color model, #9C918E has a red value of 156, a green value of 145, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.1% magenta, 9.0% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 12.9° (degrees), 6.6 % saturation, and 58.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9C918E has a hue of 12.9° (degrees), 9.0 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.



Color 9C918E is cool or warm?

Color 9C918E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #9C918E? (For interior and product design)

9C918E has an LRV of nearly 29. 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

#9C918E

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #9C918E with dark and light Color




Is #9C918E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9C918E 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 #9C918E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(156, 145, 142)
Red
156 (61.2%)
Green
145 (56.9%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.05%
Yellow
8.97%
Key
38.82%

HSL

HSL(12.86deg, 6.6 %, 58.4 %)

Hue
12.86°
Saturation
6.60 %.
Lightness
58.43 %.

RYB

RYB(60, 85, 79)
Red
60 (23.7%)
Yellow
85 (33.3%)
Blue
79 (30.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
12.86°
Saturation
8.97 %.
Brightness / Value
61.18 %.

HWB

H: 12.86°

W: 55.69 %

B: 38.82 %

XYZ

X : 28.72

Y : 29.27

Z : 29.73

YXY

Y1 : 29.27

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 38.82%

M : 43.14%

Y : 44.31%


LRV

~ 29.3 %

Munsell Color System

6.2YR 5.9/0.8

CIE-Lab

L : 61.02

A : 3.53

B : 3.05

CIE-Lch

L : 61.02

C : 4.66

H : 40.83

CIE-Luv

L : 61.02

U : 6.67

V : 3.69

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.1

A : 0.07

B : 5.29






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #9C918E


Here are the colors similar to 9C918E. 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.



#998A8A
Reddish Gray
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#ACA1A1
Reddish Silver
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#989898
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#8B8680
Gray (Crayola)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9C918E.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9C918E.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9C918E.


#978C87
PANTONE 408 C
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#95908D
PANTONE 8040 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#928B8B
PANTONE 4290 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#968A83
PANTONE 10376 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 9C918E.


#979392
RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
#878581
RAL 9007 - Gray Aluminium
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9C918E.


#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#89888C
BS 22-B-23 - Purple
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #9C918E


Here are the paint colors similar to 9C918E. 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.


Behr

Hex color 9C918E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9C918E to Behr


#9E938F
Tavern Taupe (N140-4)
ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
#928987
Polished Stone (PPU17-16)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#A4918D
Tribeca (MQ1-40)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#998988
Fashion Week (MQ1-37)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9C918E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9C918E to Sherwin Williams


#9F9291
Auger Shell (SW 9159)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#9E9089
Armadillo (SW 9160)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#989192
Slate Violet (SW 9155)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#9D9093
Autumn Orchid (SW 9157)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 9C918E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9C918E to PPG Paints


#9B8E8E
Gray Violet (PPG1014-5)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#A0928B
Talavera (PPG1018-5)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#A49491
Heliotrope (PPG1015-5)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#918E8C
Antique Silver (PPG1002-5)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9C918E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9C918E to Valspar


#9B8C87
Channel Seal Gray (1001-9C)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#A09995
Gray Matter (T521)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#979193
Storm Rolling In (8004-1D)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#958F88
Tabby Cat Gray (8005-1D)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9C918E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9C918E to Dunn-Edwards


#A49593
Monsoon (DE 6039)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#9B9092
Ashen Plum (DE 6396)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#A79994
Twilight Taupe (DE 6060)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9C918E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9C918E to Benjamin Moore


#999492
Soho Loft (CSP-10)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#91898B
Evening Skyline (CSP-505)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#9C8989
Wet Concrete (2114-40)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#A19195
Mauve Blush (2115-40)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 9C918E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #9C918E to Farrow & Ball


#9A9087
Charleston Gray (243)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#A09C97
Worsted (284)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
#8C8E8D
Plummett (272)
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#87847F
Mole's Breath (276)
ΔE - 6.95 (93.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#9C918E 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



9C918E
Reddish Gray*

8E999C
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 #9C918E?

Color that best contrast with #9C918E is #8E999C, 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 #9C918E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9C918E is #8E999C, color name is Spanish Gray*.





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