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HEX 9FB3AC - #9FB3AC, RGB(159,179,172) Color


Color Name: Opal*
Hex Color Code: #9FB3AC
RGB Color Code: RGB(159, 179, 172)
CMYK Values*: 11.2%, 0.0%, 3.9%, 29.8%



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What color is 9FB3AC?

The RGB color code for color number #9FB3AC is RGB(159, 179, 172). In the RGB color model, #9FB3AC has a red value of 159, a green value of 179, and a blue value of 172. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.9% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 159° (degrees), 11.6 % saturation, and 66.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9FB3AC has a hue of 159° (degrees), 11.2 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color 9FB3AC is cool or warm?

Color 9FB3AC is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #9FB3AC? (For interior and product design)

9FB3AC has an LRV of nearly 43. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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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#9FB3AC

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of #9FB3AC with dark and light Color




Is #9FB3AC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 9FB3AC 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 #9FB3AC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(159, 179, 172)
Red
159 (62.4%)
Green
179 (70.2%)
Blue
172 (67.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
11.17%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.91%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(159deg, 11.6 %, 66.3 %)

Hue
159°
Saturation
11.63 %.
Lightness
66.27 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 70, 64)
Red
35 (13.6%)
Yellow
70 (27.4%)
Blue
64 (25.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
159°
Saturation
11.17 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 159°

W: 62.35 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 37.86

Y : 42.59

Z : 45.25

YXY

Y1 : 42.59

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 37.65%

M : 29.80%

Y : 32.55%


LRV

~ 42.6 %

Munsell Color System

4.1G 7.0/2.1

CIE-Lab

L : 71.28

A : -8.28

B : 1.22

CIE-Lch

L : 71.28

C : 8.37

H : 171.63

CIE-Luv

L : 71.28

U : -10.58

V : 3.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.26

A : -10.64

B : 4.57






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #9FB3AC

Here are the colors similar to 9FB3AC. 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.

#A8C3BC
Opal
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#8DA399
Morning Sky Blue
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 8.47 (91.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9FB3AC.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 9FB3AC.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9FB3AC.

#A7BDB1
PANTONE 5585 C
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#A4BEBA
PANTONE 4170 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#9BB9B6
PANTONE 4171 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#9BAA9E
PANTONE 4184 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #9FB3AC

Here are the paint colors similar to 9FB3AC. 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 9FB3AC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #9FB3AC to PPG Paints

#A2B5AB
Dusty Aqua (PPG10-29)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#94B1A9
Parakeet Pete (PPG1143-4)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#91A49D
Spruce Shade (PPG1136-5)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#B3C4BA
Aquamarine Dream (PPG1135-4)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 9FB3AC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #9FB3AC to Dunn-Edwards

#A9B9B5
Bidwell Blue (DET 551)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#ACBDB1
Rainsong (DET 541)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#96A69F
Agate Green (DE 6298)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 9FB3AC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #9FB3AC to Behr

#A5B4AE
Frozen Pond (PPU12-09)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#A3BBB3
Garden Twilight (S430-3)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#9DADA3
Misty Moss (N420-3)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#9DB9B2
Opal Silk (PPU12-08)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 9FB3AC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #9FB3AC to Valspar

#A8B8AF
Gray Embrace (V099-3)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#98ABA7
April Rain (V100-4)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#94AEA9
Gin Berry (V101-4)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#9AABA1
Atlantic Foam (V099-4)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 9FB3AC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #9FB3AC to Benjamin Moore

#A4BBB6
Rhine River (689)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#AABEB4
Wythe Blue (HC-143)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#93A9A0
Stratton Blue (HC-142)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#9AB9B5
Kensington Green (710)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 9FB3AC similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #9FB3AC to Farrow & Ball

#96AFAC
Dix Blue (82)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#ACBEB3
Green Blue (84)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#B5BBB4
Light Blue (22)
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#90A3A6
Sardine (CB08)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 9FB3AC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #9FB3AC to Sherwin Williams

#9BAAA2
Halcyon Green (SW 6213)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#A0BBB8
Festoon Aqua (SW 0019)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#ADBBB2
Quietude (SW 6212)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#94B2A6
Vintage Vessel (SW 9050)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#9FB3AC 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



9FB3AC
Opal*

B39FA6
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 #9FB3AC?

Color that best contrast with #9FB3AC is #B39FA6, 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 #9FB3AC?

Complementary or Opposite color for #9FB3AC is #B39FA6, color name is Rose quartz*.





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