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What color is 9FA488?

The RGB color code for color number #9FA488 is RGB(159, 164, 136). In the RGB color model, #9FA488 has a red value of 159, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 136. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 17.1% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 70.7° (degrees), 13.3 % saturation, and 58.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9FA488 has a hue of 70.7° (degrees), 17.1 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.



Color 9FA488 is cool or warm?

Color 9FA488 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #9FA488? (For interior and product design)

9FA488 has an LRV of nearly 36. 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

#9FA488

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of #9FA488 with dark and light Color




Is #9FA488 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9FA488 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 #9FA488 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(159, 164, 136)
Red
159 (62.4%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
136 (53.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.05%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
17.07%
Key
35.69%

HSL

HSL(70.71deg, 13.3 %, 58.8 %)

Hue
70.71°
Saturation
13.33 %.
Lightness
58.82 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 94, 69)
Red
52 (20.3%)
Yellow
94 (37.0%)
Blue
69 (27.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
70.71°
Saturation
17.07 %.
Brightness / Value
64.31 %.

HWB

H: 70.71°

W: 53.33 %

B: 35.69 %

XYZ

X : 32.02

Y : 35.7

Z : 28.5

YXY

Y1 : 35.7

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 37.65%

M : 35.69%

Y : 46.67%


LRV

~ 35.7 %

Munsell Color System

5.4GY 6.5/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 66.29

A : -6.8

B : 13.95

CIE-Lch

L : 66.29

C : 15.52

H : 115.98

CIE-Luv

L : 66.29

U : -1.48

V : 20.42

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.75

A : -8.91

B : 13.55






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #9FA488


Here are the colors similar to 9FA488. 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.



#8F9779
Artichoke
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 8.22 (91.8% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 8.43 (91.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9FA488.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9FA488.


#A8AE98
PANTONE 4178 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#96A580
PANTONE 4179 C
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#8E997F
PANTONE 4180 C
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#8F967D
PANTONE 8340 C
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9FA488.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 9FA488.


#8A9977
RAL 6021 - Pale Green
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9FA488.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)
#8FA878
BS 12-B-21 - Opaline
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #9FA488


Here are the paint colors similar to 9FA488. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color 9FA488 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9FA488 to PPG Paints


#9DA286
Zebra Grass (PPG1126-5)
ΔE - 0.61 (99.4% similar)
#9CA389
Edamame (PPG1030-4)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#92987D
Cavern Moss (PPG1124-5)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#ABB39E
Gargoyle (PPG1127-4)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color 9FA488 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9FA488 to Behr


#9FA687
Clary Sage (PPU11-07)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#95987E
Milkweed Pod (S380-5)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#9EAD92
Roof Top Garden (S390-4)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#ACB397
Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9FA488 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9FA488 to Sherwin Williams


#979F7F
Rookwood Jade (SW 2812)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#989A82
Green Onyx (SW 9128)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#A29F80
Green Sprout (SW 7728)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9FA488 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9FA488 to Dunn-Edwards


#9C9C82
Battle Harbor (DE 6257)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#9D9C7E
Fairbank Green (DE 6250)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9FA488 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9FA488 to Valspar


#95A088
Bushel (T617)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#A4AE8F
Green Garlands (5007-3C)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#929D86
Irish Paddock (5006-4A)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9FA488 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9FA488 to Benjamin Moore


#979C78
Aventurine (AF-445)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#919D82
Kennebunkport Green (HC-123)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#939880
Mistletoe (474)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#969A72
Misted Fern (482)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 9FA488 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #9FA488 to Farrow & Ball


#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#9A9F94
Pigeon (25)
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#AEB2A4
Blue Gray (91)
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)
#8C8C7A
Treron (292)
ΔE - 8.42 (91.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#9FA488 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



9FA488
Artichoke*

8D88A4
Cool 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 #9FA488?

Color that best contrast with #9FA488 is #8D88A4, color name is Cool 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 #9FA488?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9FA488 is #8D88A4, color name is Cool Gray*.





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