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HEX 9CB2A9 - #9CB2A9, RGB(156,178,169) Color


Color Name: Morning Sky Blue*
Hex Color Code: #9CB2A9
RGB Color Code: RGB(156, 178, 169)
CMYK Values*: 12.4%, 0.0%, 5.1%, 30.2%



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What color is 9CB2A9?

The RGB color code for color number #9CB2A9 is RGB(156, 178, 169). In the RGB color model, #9CB2A9 has a red value of 156, a green value of 178, and a blue value of 169. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 5.1% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 155.5° (degrees), 12.5 % saturation, and 65.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9CB2A9 has a hue of 155.5° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color 9CB2A9 is cool or warm?

Color 9CB2A9 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #9CB2A9? (For interior and product design)

9CB2A9 has an LRV of nearly 42. 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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#9CB2A9

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of #9CB2A9 with dark and light Color




Is #9CB2A9 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9CB2A9 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 #9CB2A9 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(156, 178, 169)
Red
156 (61.2%)
Green
178 (69.8%)
Blue
169 (66.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
12.36%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
5.06%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(155.45deg, 12.5 %, 65.5 %)

Hue
155.45°
Saturation
12.50 %.
Lightness
65.49 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 73, 65)
Red
36 (14.0%)
Yellow
73 (28.4%)
Blue
65 (25.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
155.45°
Saturation
12.36 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 155.45°

W: 61.18 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 36.79

Y : 41.77

Z : 43.66

YXY

Y1 : 41.77

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 38.82%

M : 30.20%

Y : 33.73%


LRV

~ 41.8 %

Munsell Color System

3.4G 6.9/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 70.71

A : -9.37

B : 2.03

CIE-Lch

L : 70.71

C : 9.59

H : 167.8

CIE-Luv

L : 70.71

U : -11.56

V : 4.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.63

A : -11.49

B : 5.19






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #9CB2A9

Here are the colors similar to 9CB2A9. 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.

#8DA399
Morning Sky Blue
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#A8C3BC
Opal
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9CB2A9.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9CB2A9.

#92ACA0
PANTONE 5575 C
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#A7BDB1
PANTONE 5585 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#9AB9AD
PANTONE 623 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#9BAA9E
PANTONE 4184 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9CB2A9.



Paint color for Hex #9CB2A9

Here are the paint colors similar to 9CB2A9. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9CB2A9 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9CB2A9 to Dunn-Edwards

#ACBDB1
Rainsong (DET 541)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#96A69F
Agate Green (DE 6298)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#A9B9B5
Bidwell Blue (DET 551)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 9CB2A9 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9CB2A9 to PPG Paints

#A2B5AB
Dusty Aqua (PPG10-29)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#94B1A9
Parakeet Pete (PPG1143-4)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#9DB7A5
Silver Leaf (PPG1133-4)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#91A49D
Spruce Shade (PPG1136-5)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color 9CB2A9 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9CB2A9 to Behr

#9DADA3
Misty Moss (N420-3)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#A3BBB3
Garden Twilight (S430-3)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#9DB9B2
Opal Silk (PPU12-08)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#A5B4AE
Frozen Pond (PPU12-09)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9CB2A9 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9CB2A9 to Valspar

#94AEA9
Gin Berry (V101-4)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#9AABA1
Atlantic Foam (V099-4)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#A8B8AF
Gray Embrace (V099-3)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#98ABA7
April Rain (V100-4)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9CB2A9 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9CB2A9 to Benjamin Moore

#93A9A0
Stratton Blue (HC-142)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#A4BBB6
Rhine River (689)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#9CAC9E
Scenic Drive (697)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#AABEB4
Wythe Blue (HC-143)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9CB2A9 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9CB2A9 to Sherwin Williams

#94B2A6
Vintage Vessel (SW 9050)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#9BAAA2
Halcyon Green (SW 6213)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#A0BBB8
Festoon Aqua (SW 0019)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#A8C1B7
Hazel (SW 6471)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 9CB2A9 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #9CB2A9 to Farrow & Ball

#96AFAC
Dix Blue (82)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#ACBEB3
Green Blue (84)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#AEB2A4
Blue Gray (91)
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)
#B5BBB4
Light Blue (22)
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#9CB2A9 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



9CB2A9
Morning Sky Blue*

B29CA5
Lilac Luster*


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 #9CB2A9?

Color that best contrast with #9CB2A9 is #B29CA5, color name is Lilac Luster*
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 #9CB2A9?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9CB2A9 is #B29CA5, color name is Lilac Luster*.





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