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What color is 9E9E63?

The RGB color code for color number #9E9E63 is RGB(158, 158, 99). In the RGB color model, #9E9E63 has a red value of 158, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 99. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 37.3% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 23.3 % saturation, and 50.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9E9E63 has a hue of 60° (degrees), 37.3 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.



Color 9E9E63 is cool or warm?

Color 9E9E63 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #9E9E63? (For interior and product design)

9E9E63 has an LRV of nearly 33. 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

#9E9E63

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of #9E9E63 with dark and light Color




Is #9E9E63 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9E9E63 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 #9E9E63 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(158, 158, 99)
Red
158 (62.0%)
Green
158 (62.0%)
Blue
99 (38.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
37.34%
Key
38.04%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 23.3 %, 50.4 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
23.32 %.
Lightness
50.39 %.

RYB

RYB(67, 120, 71)
Red
67 (26.1%)
Yellow
120 (47.2%)
Blue
71 (27.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
37.34 %.
Brightness / Value
61.96 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 38.82 %

B: 38.04 %

XYZ

X : 28.58

Y : 32.62

Z : 16.6

YXY

Y1 : 32.62

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 38.04%

M : 38.04%

Y : 61.18%


LRV

~ 32.6 %

Munsell Color System

2.1GY 6.2/4.8

CIE-Lab

L : 63.86

A : -9.23

B : 30.85

CIE-Lch

L : 63.86

C : 32.2

H : 106.66

CIE-Luv

L : 63.86

U : 2.93

V : 40.55

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.12

A : -10.64

B : 22.76






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #9E9E63


Here are the colors similar to 9E9E63. 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.



#8A9A5B
Moss Green
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 7.85 (92.2% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 8.29 (91.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9E9E63.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9E9E63.


#A2A569
PANTONE 5777 C
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#ABA460
PANTONE 4237 C
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#9EA962
PANTONE 10323 C
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9E9E63.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9E9E63.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#91953E
BS 12-D-43 - Sapling
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #9E9E63


Here are the paint colors similar to 9E9E63. 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 9E9E63 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9E9E63 to Benjamin Moore


#9C9A62
Ponderosa Pine (531)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#A1A464
Medieval Times (530)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#ACA96E
Agave (AF-420)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#959D6E
Mountain Lane (488)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9E9E63 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9E9E63 to Dunn-Edwards


#9FA36C
Cocktail Olive (DE 5564)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#A1A867
Spanish Olive (DE 5543)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#8E9655
Topiary (DE 5544)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 9E9E63 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9E9E63 to PPG Paints


#9EA26B
Golden Grass (PPG1119-6)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#A0A667
Always Apple (PPG1118-5)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#949B64
Leafy Romaine (PPG11-14)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#99A456
Do Not Disturb (PPG1117-6)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9E9E63 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9E9E63 to Valspar


#9A9859
Stem (V058-5)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#919D5A
Whirled Peas (P059)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#B0A866
Jalapeño Jelly (6005-6A)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#95976D
Curly Grass (V059-5)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 9E9E63 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9E9E63 to Behr


#949758
Spinach Dip (M340-6)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#B1A76F
Natchez Moss (PPU9-05)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#92A360
Zesty Apple (HDC-MD-15)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#92A461
New Bamboo (PPU10-04)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9E9E63 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9E9E63 to Sherwin Williams


#95945C
Tansy Green (SW 6424)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#9BA373
Cucuzza Verde (SW 9038)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#989746
Luau Green (SW 6712)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#9E9E63 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



9E9E63
Moss Green*

63639E
Dark Blue Gray*


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 #9E9E63?

Color that best contrast with #9E9E63 is #63639E, color name is Dark Blue Gray*
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 #9E9E63?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9E9E63 is #63639E, color name is Dark Blue Gray*.





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