#948A7A Hex Code
Color Name: Cinereous
What is hex #948A7A Color?
The color name of hex code #948A7A is Cinereous. The RGB values are (148, 138, 122) which means it is composed of
36% red, 34% green and 30% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:7 Y:18 K:42. In the HSV/HSB scale, #948A7A has a hue of 37°, 18% saturation and a brightness value of 58%.
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 #948A7A Color Codes
| Color Name | Cinereous |
| RGB Values | (148, 138, 122) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 7%, 18%, 42%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (37°, 18%, 58%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999966 |
| Inverse Color | #6B7585 [AuroMetalSaurus] |
| Closest Pantone® | Warm Gray 7 C |
| Closest RAL | 7034 [Yellow grey] |
| Complementary Color | #7A8494 [Light Slate Gray] |
| #948A7A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #888888 |
| Desaturated | #878787 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8B8B8B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8B8B8B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BCBCBC |
Hex #948A7A Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #948A7A is #7A8494 which is called Light Slate Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #948A7A color is offered by #7A8494. 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 #948A7A are #91947A and #947D7A, called Artichoke and Cinereous, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #948A7A 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 #948A7A are #7A9194 (Light Slate Gray) and #7D7A94 (Rhythm). 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
#948A7A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #7A948A (Dolphin Gray) and #8A7A94 (Taupe Gray) along with #948A7A, 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 #948A7A has #7A948A (Dolphin Gray), #7A8494 (Light Slate Gray) and #947A84 (Bazaar). 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 #948A7A contains #7A947D (Dolphin Gray), #7A8494 (Light Slate Gray) and #947A91 (Mountbatten Pink). 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 #948A7A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #948A7A 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 948A7A Color
Tints
A9A195- B4ADA2
- BFB9AF
- CAC5BD
- D4D0CA
- DFDCD7
- EAE8E4
- F4F3F2
Tones
- 90887B
- 8E877C
- 8C867C
- 8A857D
- 88847E
- 86837E
- 84827F
- 82817F
Shades
- 766E62
- 686155
- 595349
- 4A453D
- 3B3731
- 2C2925
- 1E1C18
- 0F0E0C
#948A7A Color Patterns
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#948A7A Gingham Checks
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#948A7A Honeycomb Pattern
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#948A7A Houndstooth Pattern
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#948A7A Trellis Pattern
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#948A7A 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.
