#9CA2EF Hex Code
Color Name: Maximum Blue Purple
What is hex #9CA2EF Color?
The color name of hex code #9CA2EF is Maximum Blue Purple. The RGB values are (156, 162, 239) which means it is composed of
28% red, 29% green and 43% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:35 M:32 Y:0 K:6. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9CA2EF has a hue of 236°, 35% saturation and a brightness value of 94%.
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.
Download Maximum Blue Purple Solid Color Background
Hex #9CA2EF Color Codes
| Color Name | Maximum Blue Purple |
| RGB Values | (156, 162, 239) |
| CMYK Values | (35%, 32%, 0%, 6%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (236°, 35%, 94%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999FF |
| Inverse Color | #635D10 [Antique Bronze] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2716 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #EFE99C [Pale Goldenrod] |
| #9CA2EF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BABABA |
| Desaturated | #C6C6C6 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A6A6A6 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CCCCCC |
Hex #9CA2EF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9CA2EF is #EFE99C which is called Pale Goldenrod. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #9CA2EF color is offered by #EFE99C. 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 #9CA2EF are #C09CEF and #9CCCEF, called Bright Lavender and Baby Blue Eyes, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9CA2EF 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 #9CA2EF are #EFC09C (Gold (Crayola)) and #CCEF9C (Menthol). 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
#9CA2EF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #EF9CA2 (Mauvelous) and #A2EF9C (Granny Smith Apple) along with #9CA2EF, 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 #9CA2EF has #EF9CA2 (Mauvelous), #EFE99C (Pale Goldenrod) and #9CEFE9 (Waterspout). 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 #9CA2EF contains #EF9CCC (Pastel Magenta), #EFE99C (Pale Goldenrod) and #9CEFC0 (Sea Foam Green). 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 #9CA2EF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9CA2EF 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 9CA2EF Color
Tints
B0B5F2- BABEF4
- C4C7F5
- CED1F7
- D7DAF9
- E1E3FA
- EBECFC
- F5F6FD
Tones
- 969BD9
- 9498CE
- 9194C3
- 8E91B8
- 8B8EAC
- 888AA1
- 868796
- 83838B
Shades
- 7D82BF
- 6D71A7
- 5E618F
- 4E5178
- 3E4160
- 2F3148
- 1F2030
- 101018
#9CA2EF Color Patterns
-
#9CA2EF Gingham Checks
-
#9CA2EF Vertical Stripes Pattern
-
#9CA2EF Polka Dots Pattern
-
#9CA2EF Honeycomb Pattern
-
#9CA2EF Leaves Pattern
-
#9CA2EF Houndstooth Pattern
-
#9CA2EF Trellis Pattern
-
#9CA2EF Plaid Pattern
#9CA2EF Color Interior Ideas
#9CA2EF Color Drawing Room Textured Wall Paint Idea
#9CA2EF Color Living Room Wall Paint Idea
#9CA2EF Color Bedroom Wall Paint Idea
#9CA2EF Color Kitchen Wall Paint Idea
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.
