#9CA199 Hex Code
Color Name: Spanish Gray
What is hex #9CA199 Color?
The color name of hex code #9CA199 is Spanish Gray. The RGB values are (156, 161, 153) which means it is composed of
33% red, 34% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:3 M:0 Y:5 K:37. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9CA199 has a hue of 97°, 5% saturation and a brightness value of 63%.
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 #9CA199 Color Codes
| Color Name | Spanish Gray |
| RGB Values | (156, 161, 153) |
| CMYK Values | (3%, 0%, 5%, 37%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (97°, 5%, 63%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #635E66 [Granite Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 422 C |
| Closest RAL | 7004 [Signal grey] |
| Complementary Color | #9E99A1 [Spanish Gray] |
| #9CA199 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9D9D9D |
| Desaturated | #9D9D9D |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9F9F9F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9F9F9F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C8C8C8 |
Hex #9CA199 Color Palettes
9CA199 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9CA199 is #9E99A1 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 #9CA199 color is offered by #9E99A1. 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 #9CA199 are #99A19A and #A0A199, called Spanish Gray and Spanish Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9CA199 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 #9CA199 are #9A99A1 (Spanish Gray) and #A199A0 (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
#9CA199 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #999CA1 (Manatee) and #A1999C (Spanish Gray) along with #9CA199, 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 #9CA199 has #999CA1 (Manatee), #9E99A1 (Spanish Gray) and #A19E99 (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 #9CA199 contains #99A0A1 (Manatee), #9E99A1 (Spanish Gray) and #A19A99 (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 #9CA199 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9CA199 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 9CA199 Color
Tints
B0B4AD- BABDB8
- C4C7C2
- CED0CC
- D7D9D6
- E1E3E0
- EBECEB
- F5F6F5
Tones
- 969A94
- 949792
- 91948F
- 8E918D
- 8B8D8A
- 888A88
- 868785
- 838383
Shades
- 7D817A
- 6D716B
- 5E615C
- 4E514D
- 3E403D
- 2F302E
- 1F201F
- 10100F
#9CA199 Color Patterns
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#9CA199 Gingham Checks
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#9CA199 Honeycomb Pattern
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#9CA199 Houndstooth Pattern
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#9CA199 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.
