#999B9B Hex Code
Color Name: Spanish Gray
What is hex #999B9B Color?
The color name of hex code #999B9B is Spanish Gray. The RGB values are (153, 155, 155) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:0 Y:0 K:39. In the HSV/HSB scale, #999B9B has a hue of 180°, 1% 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 #999B9B Color Codes
| Color Name | Spanish Gray |
| RGB Values | (153, 155, 155) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 0%, 0%, 39%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (180°, 1%, 61%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #666464 [Granite Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 7 C |
| Closest RAL | 7004 [Signal grey] |
| Complementary Color | #9B9999 [Spanish Gray] |
| #999B9B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9A9A9A |
| Desaturated | #9A9A9A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9A9A9A |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9B9B9B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C6C6C6 |
Hex #999B9B Color Palettes
999B9B is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #999B9B is #9B9999 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 #999B9B color is offered by #9B9999. 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 #999B9B are #999A9B and #999B9A, called Spanish Gray and Spanish Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #999B9B 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 #999B9B are #9B999A (Spanish Gray) and #9B9A99 (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
#999B9B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9B999B (Spanish Gray) and #9B9B99 (Spanish Gray) along with #999B9B, 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 #999B9B has #9B999B (Spanish Gray), #9B9999 (Spanish Gray) and #999B99 (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 #999B9B contains #9A999B (Spanish Gray), #9B9999 (Spanish Gray) and #9A9B99 (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 #999B9B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #999B9B 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 999B9B Color
Tints
ADAFAF- B8B9B9
- C2C3C3
- CCCDCD
- D6D7D7
- E0E1E1
- EBEBEB
- F5F5F5
Tones
- 949696
- 929393
- 8F9090
- 8D8E8E
- 8A8B8B
- 888888
- 858585
- 838383
Shades
- 7A7C7C
- 6B6D6D
- 5C5D5D
- 4D4E4E
- 3D3E3E
- 2E2F2F
- 1F1F1F
- 0F1010
#999B9B Color Patterns
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#999B9B Gingham Checks
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#999B9B Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#999B9B Polka Dots Pattern
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#999B9B Honeycomb Pattern
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#999B9B Leaves Pattern
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#999B9B Houndstooth Pattern
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#999B9B Trellis Pattern
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#999B9B 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.