#96A8A1 Hex Code
Color Name: Morning Blue
What is hex #96A8A1 Color?
The color name of hex code #96A8A1 is Morning Blue. The RGB values are (150, 168, 161) which means it is composed of
31% red, 35% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:11 M:0 Y:4 K:34. In the HSV/HSB scale, #96A8A1 has a hue of 157°, 11% saturation and a brightness value of 66%.
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 #96A8A1 Color Codes
| Color Name | Morning Blue |
| RGB Values | (150, 168, 161) |
| CMYK Values | (11%, 0%, 4%, 34%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (157°, 11%, 66%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #69575E [Wenge] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5575 C |
| Closest RAL | 7040 [Window grey] |
| Complementary Color | #A8969D [Heliotrope Gray] |
| #96A8A1 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A0A0A0 |
| Desaturated | #9F9F9F |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A2A2A2 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A4A4A4 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CBCBCB |
Hex #96A8A1 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #96A8A1 is #A8969D which is called Heliotrope Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #96A8A1 color is offered by #A8969D. 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 #96A8A1 are #96A6A8 and #96A898, called Cadet Grey and Morning Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #96A8A1 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 #96A8A1 are #A896A6 (Heliotrope Gray) and #A89896 (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
#96A8A1 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A196A8 (Heliotrope Gray) and #A8A196 (Quick Silver) along with #96A8A1, 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 #96A8A1 has #A196A8 (Heliotrope Gray), #A8969D (Heliotrope Gray) and #9DA896 (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 #96A8A1 contains #9896A8 (Manatee), #A8969D (Heliotrope Gray) and #A6A896 (Quick Silver). 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 #96A8A1 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #96A8A1 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 96A8A1 Color
Tints
ABB9B4- B6C2BD
- C0CBC7
- CBD4D0
- D5DCD9
- E0E5E3
- EAEEEC
- F5F6F6
Tones
- 92A09A
- 8F9C97
- 8D9894
- 8B9491
- 89908D
- 878C8A
- 848887
- 828483
Shades
- 788681
- 697671
- 5A6561
- 4B5451
- 3C4340
- 2D3230
- 1E2220
- 0F1110
#96A8A1 Color Patterns
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#96A8A1 Gingham Checks
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#96A8A1 Honeycomb Pattern
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#96A8A1 Houndstooth Pattern
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#96A8A1 Trellis Pattern
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#96A8A1 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.
