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HEX 9FAA9E - #9FAA9E, RGB(159,170,158) Color


Color Name: Morning Sky Blue*
Hex Color Code: #9FAA9E
RGB Color Code: RGB(159, 170, 158)
CMYK Values*: 6.5%, 0.0%, 7.1%, 33.3%





What color is 9FAA9E?

The RGB color code for color number #9FAA9E is RGB(159, 170, 158). In the RGB color model, #9FAA9E has a red value of 159, a green value of 170, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 7.1% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 115° (degrees), 6.6 % saturation, and 64.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9FAA9E has a hue of 115° (degrees), 7.1 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.



Color 9FAA9E is cool or warm?

Color 9FAA9E is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #9FAA9E? (For interior and product design)

9FAA9E has an LRV of nearly 39. 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

#9FAA9E

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #9FAA9E with dark and light Color




Is #9FAA9E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9FAA9E 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 #9FAA9E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(159, 170, 158)
Red
159 (62.4%)
Green
170 (66.7%)
Blue
158 (62.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.47%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
7.06%
Key
33.33%

HSL

HSL(115deg, 6.6 %, 64.3 %)

Hue
115°
Saturation
6.59 %.
Lightness
64.31 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 79, 67)
Red
42 (16.7%)
Yellow
79 (31.0%)
Blue
67 (26.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
115°
Saturation
7.06 %.
Brightness / Value
66.67 %.

HWB

H: 115°

W: 61.96 %

B: 33.33 %

XYZ

X : 34.84

Y : 38.59

Z : 37.96

YXY

Y1 : 38.59

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 37.65%

M : 33.33%

Y : 38.04%


LRV

~ 38.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.6GY 6.7/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 68.45

A : -6.17

B : 4.85

CIE-Lch

L : 68.45

C : 7.84

H : 141.85

CIE-Luv

L : 68.45

U : -5.58

V : 8.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.12

A : -8.59

B : 7.25






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #9FAA9E


Here are the colors similar to 9FAA9E. 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.



#8DA399
Morning Sky Blue
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 7.55 (92.5% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 8.38 (91.6% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9FAA9E.


#9BAA9E
PANTONE 4184 C
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#A7B3A3
PANTONE 4190 C
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#94A69D
PANTONE 4191 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#94A596
PANTONE 5635 C
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9FAA9E.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9FAA9E.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 9FAA9E.


#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 7.92 (92.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 9FAA9E.


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)





Paint color for Hex #9FAA9E


Here are the paint colors similar to 9FAA9E. 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 9FAA9E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9FAA9E to Behr


#99A798
Green Trellis (MQ6-17)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#9DADA3
Misty Moss (N420-3)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#93A79E
Lotus Leaf (PPU12-05)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#93A190
Forest Path (N400-4)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9FAA9E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9FAA9E to Benjamin Moore


#9CAC9E
Scenic Drive (697)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#A7B4A2
Garden Path (466)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#93A9A0
Stratton Blue (HC-142)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#919E97
Sea Glass (CSP-735)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9FAA9E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9FAA9E to Sherwin Williams


#9BAAA2
Halcyon Green (SW 6213)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#AEB3A9
Oyster Bay (SW 6206)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#ADBBB2
Quietude (SW 6212)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#8D9E97
Jasper Stone (SW 9133)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)





Valspar

Hex color 9FAA9E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9FAA9E to Valspar


#9AABA1
Atlantic Foam (V099-4)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#93A091
New Patina (P061)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#A8B8AF
Gray Embrace (V099-3)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#A7B49F
Green Trellis (5006-3C)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9FAA9E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9FAA9E to Dunn-Edwards


#96A69F
Agate Green (DE 6298)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#ACB7A8
Graceful Green (DE 6284)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#95A7A4
Galway Bay (DE 6305)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#8EA597
Tree Lined (DET 540)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 9FAA9E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9FAA9E to PPG Paints


#A2B5AB
Dusty Aqua (PPG10-29)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#91A49D
Spruce Shade (PPG1136-5)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#ABB39E
Gargoyle (PPG1127-4)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#B2B9A5
Light Sage (PPG1124-4)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)








Color Combinations


#9FAA9E 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



9FAA9E
Morning Sky Blue*

A99EAA
Rose quartz*


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 #9FAA9E?

Color that best contrast with #9FAA9E is #A99EAA, color name is Rose quartz*
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 #9FAA9E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9FAA9E is #A99EAA, color name is Rose quartz*.






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