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HEX 9E979F - #9E979F, RGB(158,151,159) Color


Color Name: Spanish Gray*
Hex Color Code: #9E979F
RGB Color Code: RGB(158, 151, 159)
CMYK Values*: 0.6%, 5.0%, 0.0%, 37.6%



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What color is 9E979F?

The RGB color code for color number #9E979F is RGB(158, 151, 159). In the RGB color model, #9E979F has a red value of 158, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 159. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.6% cyan, 5.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 37.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 292.5° (degrees), 4.0 % saturation, and 60.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9E979F has a hue of 292.5° (degrees), 5.0 % saturation and 62.4 % brightness/value.



Color 9E979F is cool or warm?

Color 9E979F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #9E979F? (For interior and product design)

9E979F has an LRV of nearly 32. 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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#9E979F

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of #9E979F with dark and light Color




Is #9E979F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9E979F 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 #9E979F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(158, 151, 159)
Red
158 (62.0%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
159 (62.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.63%
Magenta
5.03%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
37.65%

HSL

HSL(292.5deg, 4.0 %, 60.8 %)

Hue
292.5°
Saturation
4.00 %.
Lightness
60.78 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 74, 76)
Red
52 (20.2%)
Yellow
74 (28.9%)
Blue
76 (29.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
292.5°
Saturation
5.03 %.
Brightness / Value
62.35 %.

HWB

H: 292.5°

W: 59.22 %

B: 37.65 %

XYZ

X : 31.43

Y : 31.91

Z : 37.3

YXY

Y1 : 31.91

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 38.04%

M : 40.78%

Y : 37.65%


LRV

~ 31.9 %

Munsell Color System

7.9P 6.2/0.8

CIE-Lab

L : 63.26

A : 4.08

B : -3.28

CIE-Lch

L : 63.26

C : 5.24

H : 321.2

CIE-Luv

L : 63.26

U : 3.52

V : -5.44

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.48

A : 0.46

B : 0.38






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #9E979F

Here are the colors similar to 9E979F. 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.

#989898
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#8D90A1
Manatee
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#8B8589
Taupe Gray
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9E979F.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9E979F.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9E979F.

#8F8B91
PANTONE 8460 C
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#8E8B91
PANTONE 4277 C
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#9991A4
PANTONE 7660 C
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#AB989D
PANTONE 436 C
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 9E979F.

#979392
RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)
#8D9295
RAL 7045 - Telegray 1
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9E979F.

#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)
#92969B
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)
#89888C
BS 22-B-23 - Purple
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #9E979F

Here are the paint colors similar to 9E979F. 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 9E979F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9E979F to Behr

#9F97A3
Fortune (N100-4)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#9B909D
Duchess Lilac (PPU16-13)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#9698A2
Silhouette (N540-4)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#938F9F
Evening In Paris (N560-4)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9E979F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9E979F to Valspar

#9D9BA7
Palace Walls (8004-48D)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#A2949F
Romantic Holiday (V076-4)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#979193
Storm Rolling In (8004-1D)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#9D999A
Feather Quill (V124-4)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9E979F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9E979F to Sherwin Williams

#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#9D9093
Autumn Orchid (SW 9157)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#989192
Slate Violet (SW 9155)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#949194
Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9E979F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9E979F to Benjamin Moore

#9C9CA6
Wisteria (AF-585)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#A39499
Amethyst Sky (1447)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#A19195
Mauve Blush (2115-40)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9E979F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9E979F to Dunn-Edwards

#9B9092
Ashen Plum (DE 6396)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#97969A
Formal Gray (DE 6382)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#9CA0A6
Gray Wolf (DE 6354)
ΔE - 6.35 (93.7% similar)
#989EA7
Shining Knight (DE 6347)
ΔE - 6.75 (93.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 9E979F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9E979F to PPG Paints

#A49F9F
Equilibrium (PPG1003-4)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#928A98
Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#908B8E
Shining Armor (PPG1003-5)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#9B95A9
Purple Surf (PPG1173-5)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 9E979F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #9E979F to Farrow & Ball

#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
#A09C97
Worsted (284)
ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)
#8C8E8D
Plummett (272)
ΔE - 8.31 (91.7% similar)
#9EA09D
Manor House Gray (265)
ΔE - 8.82 (91.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#9E979F 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



9E979F
Spanish Gray*

989F97
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 #9E979F?

Color that best contrast with #9E979F is #989F97, 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 #9E979F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9E979F is #989F97, color name is Morning Sky Blue*.





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