HEX 9DC8CA - #9DC8CA, RGB(157,200,202) Color
| Color Name: | Shelduck Blue* |
| Hex Color Code: | #9DC8CA |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(157, 200, 202) |
| CMYK Values*: | 22.3%, 1.0%, 0.0%, 20.8% |
What color is 9DC8CA?
The RGB color code for color number #9DC8CA is RGB(157, 200, 202). In the RGB color model, #9DC8CA has a red value of 157, a green value of 200, and a blue value of 202. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.3% cyan, 1.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 182.7° (degrees), 29.8 % saturation, and 70.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9DC8CA has a hue of 182.7° (degrees), 22.3 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.
Color 9DC8CA is cool or warm?
Color 9DC8CA is a cool color.
What is the LRV of #9DC8CA? (For interior and product design)
9DC8CA has an LRV of nearly 53. 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.
Dark Color
#9DC8CA
Light Color
Compare LRV 53 of #9DC8CA with dark and light Color
Is #9DC8CA Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)
Check if the color 9DC8CA 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.
Change Background Color:
Normal text - 14pt
Normal Bold text - 12pt
Large text - 18pt
Large Bold text - 14pt
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
HEX #9DC8CA color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(157, 200, 202)
Red
157 (61.6%)
Green
200 (78.4%)
Blue
202 (79.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
22.28%
Magenta
0.99%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.78%
HSL
HSL(182.67deg, 29.8 %, 70.4 %)
Hue
182.67°
Saturation
29.80 %.
Lightness
70.39 %.
RYB
RYB(20, 49, 54)
Red
20 (7.7%)
Yellow
49 (19.3%)
Blue
54 (21.3%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
182.67°
Saturation
22.28 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.
HWB
H: 182.67°
W: 61.57 %
B: 20.78 %
XYZ
X : 45.22
Y : 52.74
Z : 63.67
YXY
Y1 : 52.74
X : 0.28
Y2 : 0.33
CMY
C : 38.43%
M : 21.57%
Y : 20.78%
LRV
~ 52.7 %
Munsell Color System
5.7BG 7.6/3.3
CIE-Lab
L : 77.72
A : -13.64
B : -5.66
CIE-Lch
L : 77.72
C : 14.77
H : 202.53
CIE-Luv
L : 77.72
U : -22
V : -6.37
Hunter-Lab
L : 72.62
A : -15.94
B : -1.15
Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint
Color Name of HEX #9DC8CA
Here are the colors similar to 9DC8CA. 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.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system
Pantone TCX
Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9DC8CA.
RAL Design
RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9DC8CA.
British Standard 4800
British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9DC8CA.
Pantone PMS
Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9DC8CA.
RAL Classic
RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 9DC8CA.
Paint color for Hex #9DC8CA
Here are the paint colors similar to 9DC8CA. 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.
Sherwin Williams
Hex color 9DC8CA similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9DC8CA to Sherwin Williams
Behr
Hex color 9DC8CA similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9DC8CA to Behr
Benjamin Moore
Hex color 9DC8CA similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9DC8CA to Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
Hex color 9DC8CA similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #9DC8CA to Farrow & Ball
PPG Paints
Hex color 9DC8CA similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9DC8CA to PPG Paints
Valspar
Hex color 9DC8CA similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9DC8CA to Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Hex color 9DC8CA similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9DC8CA to Dunn-Edwards
Color Combinations
#9DC8CA color palettes and scheme combination
488386
5BA3A6
7CB5B8
9DC8CA
BEDBDC
DFEDEE
FFFFFF
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.
9DCA9F
9DCAB6
9DC8CA
9DB2CA
9F9DCA
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.
9DC8CA
CA9DC8
C8CA9D
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
9DC8CA
B59DCA
CA9F9D
B2CA9D
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
9DC8CA
A6CDCF
B0D3D4
BAD8D9
C4DEDF
CEE3E4
D7E9E9
E1EEEF
EBF4F4
F5F9F9
FFFFFF
9DC8CA
8DB4B5
7DA0A1
6D8C8D
5E7879
4E6465
3E4F50
2F3C3C
1F2828
0F1414
000000
Complementary / Opposite Color
9DC8CA
Shelduck Blue*
CA9F9D
Pastel Pink*
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 #9DC8CA?
Color that best contrast with #9DC8CA is #CA9F9D,
color name is Pastel Pink*
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 #9DC8CA?
Complementary or Opposite color for #9DC8CA is #CA9F9D, color name is Pastel Pink*.
Color Images and Mockup
Mobile app mockup example for #9DC8CA color
T-Shirt mockup example for #9DC8CA color
Chart visualization example with #9DC8CA color