#948C9E Hex Code
Color Name: Deep Amethyst
What is hex #948C9E Color?
The color name of hex code #948C9E is Deep Amethyst. The RGB values are (148, 140, 158) which means it is composed of
33% red, 31% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:6 M:11 Y:0 K:38. In the HSV/HSB scale, #948C9E has a hue of 267°, 11% saturation and a brightness value of 62%.
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 #948C9E Color Codes
| Color Name | Deep Amethyst |
| RGB Values | (148, 140, 158) |
| CMYK Values | (6%, 11%, 0%, 38%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (267°, 11%, 62%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #6B7361 [Axolotl] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7660 C |
| Closest RAL | 7001 [Silver grey] |
| Complementary Color | #969E8C [Spanish Gray] |
| #948C9E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #959595 |
| Desaturated | #959595 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #909090 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8F8F8F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BFBFBF |
Hex #948C9E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #948C9E is #969E8C 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 #948C9E color is offered by #969E8C. 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 #948C9E are #9D8C9E and #8C8D9E, called Deep Amethyst and Roman Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #948C9E 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 #948C9E are #9E9D8C (Grullo) and #8D9E8C (Morning Blue). 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
#948C9E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9E948C (Grullo) and #8C9E94 (Morning Blue) along with #948C9E, 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 #948C9E has #9E948C (Grullo), #969E8C (Spanish Gray) and #8C969E (Spanish 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 #948C9E contains #9E8C8D (Spanish Gray), #969E8C (Spanish Gray) and #8C9E9D (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 #948C9E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #948C9E 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 948C9E Color
Tints
A9A3B1- B4AFBB
- BFBAC5
- CAC6CF
- D4D1D8
- DFDDE2
- EAE8EC
- F4F4F5
Tones
- 908A98
- 8E8895
- 8C8792
- 8A868F
- 88858C
- 868489
- 848286
- 828183
Shades
- 76707E
- 68626F
- 59545F
- 4A464F
- 3B383F
- 2C2A2F
- 1E1C20
- 0F0E10
#948C9E Color Patterns
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#948C9E Gingham Checks
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#948C9E Honeycomb Pattern
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#948C9E Leaves Pattern
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#948C9E Houndstooth Pattern
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#948C9E Trellis Pattern
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#948C9E 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.
