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What color is 9F8A99?

The RGB color code for color number #9F8A99 is RGB(159, 138, 153). In the RGB color model, #9F8A99 has a red value of 159, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.2% magenta, 3.8% yellow, and 37.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 317.1° (degrees), 9.9 % saturation, and 58.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9F8A99 has a hue of 317.1° (degrees), 13.2 % saturation and 62.4 % brightness/value.



Color 9F8A99 is cool or warm?

Color 9F8A99 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #9F8A99? (For interior and product design)

9F8A99 has an LRV of nearly 28. 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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#9F8A99

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #9F8A99 with dark and light Color




Is #9F8A99 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9F8A99 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 #9F8A99 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(159, 138, 153)
Red
159 (62.4%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.21%
Yellow
3.77%
Key
37.65%

HSL

HSL(317.14deg, 9.9 %, 58.2 %)

Hue
317.14°
Saturation
9.86 %.
Lightness
58.24 %.

RYB

RYB(60, 74, 81)
Red
60 (23.7%)
Yellow
74 (29.2%)
Blue
81 (31.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
317.14°
Saturation
13.21 %.
Brightness / Value
62.35 %.

HWB

H: 317.14°

W: 54.12 %

B: 37.65 %

XYZ

X : 29.14

Y : 27.85

Z : 33.98

YXY

Y1 : 27.85

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 37.65%

M : 45.88%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 27.8 %

Munsell Color System

3.4RP 5.8/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 59.75

A : 10.62

B : -5.05

CIE-Lch

L : 59.75

C : 11.76

H : 334.57

CIE-Luv

L : 59.75

U : 11.29

V : -9.04

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.77

A : 6.21

B : -1.23






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #9F8A99


Here are the colors similar to 9F8A99. 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 - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#8A7F8D
Rocket Metallic
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9F8A99.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 9F8A99.


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9F8A99.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9F8A99.


#A490A6
PANTONE 10196 C
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#99858D
PANTONE 8060 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#948794
PANTONE 7653 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#AC92A4
PANTONE 4107 C
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9F8A99.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #9F8A99


Here are the paint colors similar to 9F8A99. 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 9F8A99 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9F8A99 to Behr


#9D8292
Garden Plum (S110-5)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#9A858C
Orchard Plum (HDC-CL-05)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#A791A8
Uptown Girl (MQ5-33)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#9B909D
Duchess Lilac (PPU16-13)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 9F8A99 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9F8A99 to PPG Paints


#A38B93
Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#A489A3
Pale Plum (PPG1177-5)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#AF8F9E
Luscious Lilac (PPG18-07)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#9B8FA6
Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9F8A99 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9F8A99 to Benjamin Moore


#9B8E9C
Hazy Lilac (2116-40)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#958896
Amorous (AF-600)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#9A83A0
Carolina Plum (1384)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9F8A99 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9F8A99 to Sherwin Williams


#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#A489A0
Radiant Lilac (SW 0074)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#9A8CA2
Berry Cream (SW 9075)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#9B7E8B
Ruby Violet (SW 9076)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9F8A99 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9F8A99 to Valspar


#958793
Plummy (V076-5)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#A391A7
Fields of Provence (V075-4)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#A1878E
Mellow Mauve (1004-7C)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#AD96A3
Dusty Lavender (1002-7C)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9F8A99 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9F8A99 to Dunn-Edwards


#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#9E8185
Plumville (DE 6012)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#91788C
Muted Berry (DE 5977)
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#9F8A99 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



9F8A99
Rose quartz*

8A9F90
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 #9F8A99?

Color that best contrast with #9F8A99 is #8A9F90, 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 #9F8A99?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9F8A99 is #8A9F90, color name is Morning Sky Blue*.





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