#9CAC6E Hex Code
Color Name: Olivine
What is hex #9CAC6E Color?
The color name of hex code #9CAC6E is Olivine. The RGB values are (156, 172, 110) which means it is composed of
36% red, 39% green and 25% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:9 M:0 Y:36 K:33. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9CAC6E has a hue of 75°, 36% saturation and a brightness value of 67%.
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 #9CAC6E Color Codes
| Color Name | Olivine |
| RGB Values | (156, 172, 110) |
| CMYK Values | (9%, 0%, 36%, 33%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (75°, 36%, 67%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999966 |
| Inverse Color | #635391 [Dark Lavender] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5777 C |
| Closest RAL | 6021 [Pale green] |
| Complementary Color | #7E6EAC [Blue-Violet (Crayola)] |
| #9CAC6E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #929292 |
| Desaturated | #8D8D8D |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A0A0A0 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A4A4A4 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CBCBCB |
Hex #9CAC6E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9CAC6E is #7E6EAC which is called Blue-Violet (Crayola). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #9CAC6E color is offered by #7E6EAC. 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 #9CAC6E are #7DAC6E and #AC9D6E, called Asparagus and Light Taupe, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9CAC6E 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 #9CAC6E are #6E7DAC (Glaucous) and #9D6EAC (Purple Mountain Majesty). 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
#9CAC6E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6E9CAC (Crystal Blue) and #AC6E9C (Pearly Purple) along with #9CAC6E, 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 #9CAC6E has #6E9CAC (Crystal Blue), #7E6EAC (Blue-Violet (Crayola)) and #AC7E6E (Burnished Brown). 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 #9CAC6E contains #6EAC9D (Green Sheen), #7E6EAC (Blue-Violet (Crayola)) and #AC6E7D (Turkish Rose). 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 #9CAC6E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9CAC6E 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 9CAC6E Color
Tints
B0BD8B- BAC59A
- C4CDA8
- CED6B7
- D7DEC5
- E1E6D4
- EBEEE2
- F5F7F1
Tones
- 96A372
- 949F73
- 919A75
- 8E9677
- 8B9279
- 888D7B
- 86897C
- 83847E
Shades
- 7D8A58
- 6D784D
- 5E6742
- 4E5637
- 3E452C
- 2F3421
- 1F2216
- 10110B
#9CAC6E Color Patterns
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#9CAC6E Gingham Checks
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#9CAC6E Polka Dots Pattern
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#9CAC6E Honeycomb Pattern
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#9CAC6E Leaves Pattern
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#9CAC6E Houndstooth Pattern
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#9CAC6E Trellis Pattern
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#9CAC6E 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.
