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What color is 9E9AB9?

The RGB color code for color number #9E9AB9 is RGB(158, 154, 185). In the RGB color model, #9E9AB9 has a red value of 158, a green value of 154, and a blue value of 185. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 14.6% cyan, 16.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 247.7° (degrees), 18.1 % saturation, and 66.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9E9AB9 has a hue of 247.7° (degrees), 16.8 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color 9E9AB9 is cool or warm?

Color 9E9AB9 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #9E9AB9? (For interior and product design)

9E9AB9 has an LRV of nearly 34. 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.



Dark Color

#9E9AB9

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #9E9AB9 with dark and light Color




Is #9E9AB9 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9E9AB9 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 #9E9AB9 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(158, 154, 185)
Red
158 (62.0%)
Green
154 (60.4%)
Blue
185 (72.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
14.59%
Magenta
16.76%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(247.74deg, 18.1 %, 66.5 %)

Hue
247.74°
Saturation
18.13 %.
Lightness
66.47 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 55, 76)
Red
42 (16.4%)
Yellow
55 (21.6%)
Blue
76 (30.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
247.74°
Saturation
16.76 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 247.74°

W: 60.39 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 34.41

Y : 33.88

Z : 50.63

YXY

Y1 : 33.88

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 38.04%

M : 39.61%

Y : 27.45%


LRV

~ 33.9 %

Munsell Color System

7.6PB 6.3/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 64.87

A : 7.79

B : -15.51

CIE-Lch

L : 64.87

C : 17.36

H : 296.67

CIE-Luv

L : 64.87

U : 0.3

V : -24.68

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.21

A : 3.66

B : -10.82






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #9E9AB9


Here are the colors similar to 9E9AB9. 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.



#8C92AC
Cool Gray
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#9999CC
Blue Bell
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)
#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9E9AB9.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9E9AB9.


#A699C1
PANTONE 2093 C
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#8F91B0
PANTONE 4124 C
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#A192B2
PANTONE 666 C
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#9099BA
PANTONE 2107 C
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9E9AB9.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9E9AB9.


#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #9E9AB9


Here are the paint colors similar to 9E9AB9. 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 9E9AB9 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9E9AB9 to Dunn-Edwards


#A19ABD
Grape Gatsby (DE 5948)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#9497B3
Charcoal Dust (DE 5927)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#9899B0
Bay Fog (DE 5934)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9E9AB9 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9E9AB9 to Benjamin Moore


#9C94BB
Snugglepuss (1405)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#8E8FB0
Violet Stone (2069-40)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#B2AAC8
Crocus (1404)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#929BC2
Persian Violet (1419)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 9E9AB9 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9E9AB9 to Behr


#A99EC1
Evening Slipper (M560-4)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#9093AD
Monarchy (S560-4)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#9191BB
Lily Of The Nile (PPU16-05)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#9097B4
Vintage Ribbon (S540-4)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9E9AB9 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9E9AB9 to Sherwin Williams


#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#968DB8
Brave Purple (SW 6823)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9E9AB9 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9E9AB9 to Valspar


#A199C7
Purpleheart (8001-48D)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#A091B3
Iris Blossom (1001-5C)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#8E91AB
Macaw (8003-48D)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#98A0C1
Sweet Violet (4002-8A)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 9E9AB9 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9E9AB9 to PPG Paints


#988EB4
French Violet (PPG1175-5)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#8E90B4
Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#A598C7
Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#9B8FA6
Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#9E9AB9 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



9E9AB9
Cool Gray*

B5B99A
Laurel Green*


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 #9E9AB9?

Color that best contrast with #9E9AB9 is #B5B99A, color name is Laurel Green*
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 #9E9AB9?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9E9AB9 is #B5B99A, color name is Laurel Green*.





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