#9C8C99 Hex Code
Color Name: Deep Amethyst
What is hex #9C8C99 Color?
The color name of hex code #9C8C99 is Deep Amethyst. The RGB values are (156, 140, 153) which means it is composed of
35% red, 31% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:10 Y:2 K:39. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9C8C99 has a hue of 311°, 10% 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 #9C8C99 Color Codes
| Color Name | Deep Amethyst |
| RGB Values | (156, 140, 153) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 10%, 2%, 39%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (311°, 10%, 61%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #637366 [Axolotl] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7653 C |
| Closest RAL | 4009 [Pastel violet] |
| Complementary Color | #8C9C8F [Morning Blue] |
| #9C8C99 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #969696 |
| Desaturated | #949494 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #929292 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #909090 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C0C0C0 |
Hex #9C8C99 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9C8C99 is #8C9C8F which is called Morning Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #9C8C99 color is offered by #8C9C8F. 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 #9C8C99 are #9C8C91 and #978C9C, called Spanish Gray and Deep Amethyst, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9C8C99 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 #9C8C99 are #919C8C (Spanish Gray) and #8C9C97 (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
#9C8C99 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #999C8C (Spanish Gray) and #8C999C (Morning Blue) along with #9C8C99, 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 #9C8C99 has #999C8C (Spanish Gray), #8C9C8F (Morning Blue) and #8F8C9C (Roman Silver). 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 #9C8C99 contains #9C978C (Spanish Gray), #8C9C8F (Morning Blue) and #8C919C (Roman 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 #9C8C99 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9C8C99 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 9C8C99 Color
Tints
B0A3AD- BAAFB8
- C4BAC2
- CEC6CC
- D7D1D6
- E1DDE0
- EBE8EB
- F5F4F5
Tones
- 968A94
- 948892
- 91878F
- 8E868D
- 8B858A
- 888488
- 868285
- 838183
Shades
- 7D707A
- 6D626B
- 5E545C
- 4E464D
- 3E383D
- 2F2A2E
- 1F1C1F
- 100E0F
#9C8C99 Color Patterns
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#9C8C99 Houndstooth Pattern
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#9C8C99 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.
