#8C9A9A Hex Code
Color Name: Morning Blue
What is hex #8C9A9A Color?
The color name of hex code #8C9A9A is Morning Blue. The RGB values are (140, 154, 154) which means it is composed of
31% red, 34% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:9 M:0 Y:0 K:40. In the HSV/HSB scale, #8C9A9A has a hue of 180°, 9% saturation and a brightness value of 60%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #8C9A9A Color Codes
| Color Name | Morning Blue |
| RGB Values | (140, 154, 154) |
| CMYK Values | (9%, 0%, 0%, 40%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (180°, 9%, 60%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #736565 [Dim Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 443 C |
| Closest RAL | 7001 [Silver grey] |
| Complementary Color | #9A8C8C [Philippine Gray] |
| #8C9A9A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #959595 |
| Desaturated | #939393 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #969696 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #979797 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C4C4C4 |
Hex #8C9A9A Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #8C9A9A is #9A8C8C which is called Philippine Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #8C9A9A color is offered by #9A8C8C. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #8C9A9A are #8C939A and #8C9A93, called Spanish Gray and Morning Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #8C9A9A with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #8C9A9A are #9A8C93 (Spanish Gray) and #9A938C (Spanish Gray). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#8C9A9A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9A8C9A (Deep Amethyst) and #9A9A8C (Spanish Gray) along with #8C9A9A, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #8C9A9A has #9A8C9A (Deep Amethyst), #9A8C8C (Philippine Gray) and #8C9A8C (Philippine Gray). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #8C9A9A contains #938C9A (Spanish Gray), #9A8C8C (Philippine Gray) and #939A8C (Spanish Gray). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #8C9A9A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #8C9A9A rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 8C9A9A Color
Tints
A3AEAE- AFB8B8
- BAC2C2
- C6CDCD
- D1D7D7
- DDE1E1
- E8EBEB
- F4F5F5
Tones
- 8A9595
- 889292
- 879090
- 868D8D
- 858A8A
- 848888
- 828585
- 818383
Shades
- 707B7B
- 626C6C
- 545C5C
- 464D4D
- 383E3E
- 2A2E2E
- 1C1F1F
- 0E0F0F
#8C9A9A Color Patterns
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#8C9A9A Gingham Checks
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#8C9A9A Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#8C9A9A Polka Dots Pattern
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#8C9A9A Honeycomb Pattern
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#8C9A9A Leaves Pattern
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#8C9A9A Houndstooth Pattern
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#8C9A9A Trellis Pattern
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#8C9A9A Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
