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What color is 9CBEA6?

The RGB color code for color number #9CBEA6 is RGB(156, 190, 166). In the RGB color model, #9CBEA6 has a red value of 156, a green value of 190, and a blue value of 166. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 17.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 12.6% yellow, and 25.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 137.6° (degrees), 20.7 % saturation, and 67.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9CBEA6 has a hue of 137.6° (degrees), 17.9 % saturation and 74.5 % brightness/value.



Color 9CBEA6 is cool or warm?

Color 9CBEA6 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #9CBEA6? (For interior and product design)

9CBEA6 has an LRV of nearly 47. 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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#9CBEA6

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of #9CBEA6 with dark and light Color




Is #9CBEA6 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9CBEA6 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 #9CBEA6 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(156, 190, 166)
Red
156 (61.2%)
Green
190 (74.5%)
Blue
166 (65.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
17.89%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
12.63%
Key
25.49%

HSL

HSL(137.65deg, 20.7 %, 67.8 %)

Hue
137.65°
Saturation
20.73 %.
Lightness
67.84 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 78, 60)
Red
31 (12.0%)
Yellow
78 (30.5%)
Blue
60 (23.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
137.65°
Saturation
17.89 %.
Brightness / Value
74.51 %.

HWB

H: 137.65°

W: 61.18 %

B: 25.49 %

XYZ

X : 39.01

Y : 46.65

Z : 43.02

YXY

Y1 : 46.65

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 38.82%

M : 25.49%

Y : 34.90%


LRV

~ 46.6 %

Munsell Color System

2G 7.2/3.7

CIE-Lab

L : 73.96

A : -16.21

B : 8.35

CIE-Lch

L : 73.96

C : 18.23

H : 152.75

CIE-Luv

L : 73.96

U : -17.35

V : 14.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.3

A : -17.58

B : 10.46






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #9CBEA6


Here are the colors similar to 9CBEA6. 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.



#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#8FBC8F
Dark Sea Green
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#A0D6B4
Turquoise Green
ΔE - 6.95 (93.0% similar)
#A8C3BC
Opal
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9CBEA6.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9CBEA6.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9CBEA6.


#ADCAB8
PANTONE 559 C
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#A5B99C
PANTONE 2404 C
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#9AB9AD
PANTONE 623 C
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#9ABB91
PANTONE 2261 C
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9CBEA6.


#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.35 (93.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 9CBEA6.


#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)


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#A3C1AD
Cambridge Blue
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #9CBEA6


Here are the paint colors similar to 9CBEA6. 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 9CBEA6 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9CBEA6 to Dunn-Edwards


#A0BCA7
Reeds (DE 5647)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#A8C3AA
Spring Leaves (DE 5640)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#8CB295
Morris Artichoke (DET 530)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#9ECCA7
Potted Plant (DE 5626)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 9CBEA6 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9CBEA6 to PPG Paints


#9DB7A5
Silver Leaf (PPG1133-4)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#A2C7A3
French Market (PPG1131-4)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#AAD0BA
Taffy Twist (PPG1132-3)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#86BB9D
Grand Gusto (PPG1132-4)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9CBEA6 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9CBEA6 to Valspar


#A7BCA6
Salon Green (P025)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#96B395
Dried Basil (V062-3)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#8ABEA2
Kelp (6001-8A)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#A3CEB6
Green Supreme (6001-7C)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9CBEA6 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9CBEA6 to Sherwin Williams


#ACC2A8
Easy Green (SW 6450)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#9FCDB1
Retro Mint (SW 9036)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#AAC2B3
Kind Green (SW 6457)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#8AC1A1
Lark Green (SW 6745)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 9CBEA6 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9CBEA6 to Behr


#9DB4A0
Copper Patina (S410-4)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#AABFA5
Azalea Leaf (S400-4)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#99B792
Brookview (M400-4)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#8CBD97
Garden Swing (M410-4)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9CBEA6 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9CBEA6 to Benjamin Moore


#A3CDB5
Spruce Green (2035-50)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#AEC1AD
Pine Forest (451)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#AABBA5
Cedar Grove (444)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
#AAD0AC
Douglas Fern (563)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#9CBEA6 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



9CBEA6
Laurel Green*

BE9CB4
Pastel Purple*


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 #9CBEA6?

Color that best contrast with #9CBEA6 is #BE9CB4, color name is Pastel Purple*
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 #9CBEA6?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9CBEA6 is #BE9CB4, color name is Pastel Purple*.





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