#8B949C Hex Code
Color Name: Spanish Gray
What is hex #8B949C Color?
The color name of hex code #8B949C is Spanish Gray. The RGB values are (139, 148, 156) which means it is composed of
31% red, 33% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:11 M:5 Y:0 K:39. In the HSV/HSB scale, #8B949C has a hue of 208°, 11% saturation and a brightness value of 61%.
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 #8B949C Color Codes
| Color Name | Spanish Gray |
| RGB Values | (139, 148, 156) |
| CMYK Values | (11%, 5%, 0%, 39%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (208°, 11%, 61%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #746B63 [Dark Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 443 C |
| Closest RAL | 7001 [Silver grey] |
| Complementary Color | #9C938B [Spanish Gray] |
| #8B949C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #949494 |
| Desaturated | #949494 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #929292 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #939393 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C1C1C1 |
Hex #8B949C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #8B949C is #9C938B which is called Spanish Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #8B949C color is offered by #9C938B. 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 #8B949C are #8B8C9C and #8B9C9C, called Roman Silver and Morning Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #8B949C 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 #8B949C are #9C8B8C (Philippine Gray) and #9C9C8B (Grullo). 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
#8B949C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9C8B94 (Spanish Gray) and #949C8B (Spanish Gray) along with #8B949C, 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 #8B949C has #9C8B94 (Spanish Gray), #9C938B (Spanish Gray) and #8B9C93 (Morning Blue). 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 #8B949C contains #9C8B9C (Deep Amethyst), #9C938B (Spanish Gray) and #8C9C8B (Morning Blue). 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 #8B949C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #8B949C 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 8B949C Color
Tints
A2A9B0- AEB4BA
- B9BFC4
- C5CACE
- D1D4D7
- DCDFE1
- E8EAEB
- F3F4F5
Tones
- 899096
- 888E94
- 878C91
- 868A8E
- 84888B
- 838688
- 828486
- 818283
Shades
- 6F767D
- 61686D
- 53595E
- 464A4E
- 383B3E
- 2A2C2F
- 1C1E1F
- 0E0F10
#8B949C Color Patterns
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#8B949C Gingham Checks
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#8B949C Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#8B949C Polka Dots Pattern
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#8B949C Honeycomb Pattern
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#8B949C Leaves Pattern
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#8B949C Houndstooth Pattern
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#8B949C Trellis Pattern
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#8B949C 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.
