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What color is 9E9198?

The RGB color code for color number #9E9198 is RGB(158, 145, 152). In the RGB color model, #9E9198 has a red value of 158, a green value of 145, and a blue value of 152. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.2% magenta, 3.8% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 327.7° (degrees), 6.3 % saturation, and 59.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9E9198 has a hue of 327.7° (degrees), 8.2 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.



Color 9E9198 is cool or warm?

Color 9E9198 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #9E9198? (For interior and product design)

9E9198 has an LRV of nearly 30. 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.



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#9E9198

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of #9E9198 with dark and light Color




Is #9E9198 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9E9198 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 #9E9198 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(158, 145, 152)
Red
158 (62.0%)
Green
145 (56.9%)
Blue
152 (59.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.23%
Yellow
3.80%
Key
38.04%

HSL

HSL(327.69deg, 6.3 %, 59.4 %)

Hue
327.69°
Saturation
6.28 %.
Lightness
59.41 %.

RYB

RYB(57, 77, 79)
Red
57 (22.3%)
Yellow
77 (30.3%)
Blue
79 (30.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
327.69°
Saturation
8.23 %.
Brightness / Value
61.96 %.

HWB

H: 327.69°

W: 56.86 %

B: 38.04 %

XYZ

X : 29.89

Y : 29.79

Z : 33.88

YXY

Y1 : 29.79

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 38.04%

M : 43.14%

Y : 40.39%


LRV

~ 29.8 %

Munsell Color System

6.4RP 6.0/1.1

CIE-Lab

L : 61.47

A : 6.11

B : -1.96

CIE-Lch

L : 61.47

C : 6.41

H : 342.23

CIE-Luv

L : 61.47

U : 7.12

V : -3.83

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.58

A : 2.26

B : 1.4






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #9E9198


Here are the colors similar to 9E9198. 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.



#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#8B8589
Taupe Gray
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#8A7F8D
Rocket Metallic
ΔE - 7.05 (92.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9E9198.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9E9198.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9E9198.


#AB989D
PANTONE 436 C
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#948794
PANTONE 7653 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#99858D
PANTONE 8060 C
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#8F8B91
PANTONE 8460 C
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 9E9198.


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#979392
RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9E9198.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)
#89888C
BS 22-B-23 - Purple
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)
#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #9E9198


Here are the paint colors similar to 9E9198. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9E9198 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9E9198 to Benjamin Moore


#A39499
Amethyst Sky (1447)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#A19195
Mauve Blush (2115-40)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#988B90
Sleepy Hollow (1454)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#9B8E9C
Hazy Lilac (2116-40)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9E9198 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9E9198 to Sherwin Williams


#9D9093
Autumn Orchid (SW 9157)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#989192
Slate Violet (SW 9155)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#8F8A91
Gris Morado (SW 9156)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9E9198 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9E9198 to Valspar


#A2949F
Romantic Holiday (V076-4)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#958793
Plummy (V076-5)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#A697A6
Native Lilac (4001-4A)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9E9198 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9E9198 to Dunn-Edwards


#9B9092
Ashen Plum (DE 6396)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#97969A
Formal Gray (DE 6382)
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)
#B29E9D
Hazelnut (DE 6032)
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)
#8E8583
Fallen Rock (DE 6389)
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color 9E9198 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9E9198 to Behr


#9B909D
Duchess Lilac (PPU16-13)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#95878E
Cinema Screen (MQ1-32)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#9F97A3
Fortune (N100-4)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#92838A
Gothic Purple (N110-4)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 9E9198 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9E9198 to PPG Paints


#9B8E8E
Gray Violet (PPG1014-5)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#A38B93
Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#928A98
Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#908B8E
Shining Armor (PPG1003-5)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#9E9198 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



9E9198
Rose quartz*

919E97
Morning Sky Blue*


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 #9E9198?

Color that best contrast with #9E9198 is #919E97, color name is Morning Sky Blue*
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 #9E9198?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9E9198 is #919E97, color name is Morning Sky Blue*.





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