#949D8E Hex Code
Color Name: Spanish Gray
What is hex #949D8E Color?
The color name of hex code #949D8E is Spanish Gray. The RGB values are (148, 157, 142) which means it is composed of
33% red, 35% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:6 M:0 Y:10 K:38. In the HSV/HSB scale, #949D8E has a hue of 96°, 10% 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 #949D8E Color Codes
| Color Name | Spanish Gray |
| RGB Values | (148, 157, 142) |
| CMYK Values | (6%, 0%, 10%, 38%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (96°, 10%, 62%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #6B6271 [Dim Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7538 C |
| Closest RAL | 7036 [Platinum grey] |
| Complementary Color | #978E9D [Deep Amethyst] |
| #949D8E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #959595 |
| Desaturated | #969696 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #999999 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9A9A9A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C5C5C5 |
Hex #949D8E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #949D8E is #978E9D which is called Deep Amethyst. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #949D8E color is offered by #978E9D. 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 #949D8E are #8E9D90 and #9C9D8E, called Morning Blue and Spanish Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #949D8E 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 #949D8E are #908E9D (Spanish Gray) and #9D8E9C (Deep Amethyst). 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
#949D8E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8E949D (Spanish Gray) and #9D8E94 (Spanish Gray) along with #949D8E, 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 #949D8E has #8E949D (Spanish Gray), #978E9D (Deep Amethyst) and #9D978E (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 #949D8E contains #8E9C9D (Morning Blue), #978E9D (Deep Amethyst) and #9D908E (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 #949D8E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #949D8E 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 949D8E Color
Tints
A9B1A5- B4BAB0
- BFC4BB
- CACEC7
- D4D8D2
- DFE2DD
- EAEBE8
- F4F5F4
Tones
- 90978B
- 8E948A
- 8C9188
- 8A8F87
- 888C86
- 868984
- 848683
- 828381
Shades
- 767E72
- 686E63
- 595E55
- 4A4F47
- 3B3F39
- 2C2F2B
- 1E1F1C
- 0F100E
#949D8E Color Patterns
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#949D8E Gingham Checks
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#949D8E Honeycomb Pattern
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#949D8E Houndstooth Pattern
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#949D8E Trellis Pattern
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#949D8E 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.
