#9DB3CA Hex Code
Color Name: Wild Blue Yonder
What is hex #9DB3CA Color?
The color name of hex code #9DB3CA is Wild Blue Yonder. The RGB values are (157, 179, 202) which means it is composed of
29% red, 33% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:22 M:11 Y:0 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9DB3CA has a hue of 211°, 22% saturation and a brightness value of 79%.
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 #9DB3CA Color Codes
| Color Name | Wild Blue Yonder |
| RGB Values | (157, 179, 202) |
| CMYK Values | (22%, 11%, 0%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (211°, 22%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #624C35 [Coffee] |
| Closest Pantone® | 536 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #CAB49D [Khaki (HTML/CSS)] |
| #9DB3CA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B3B3B3 |
| Desaturated | #B4B4B4 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #AFAFAF |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B0B0B0 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D1D1D1 |
Hex #9DB3CA Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9DB3CA is #CAB49D which is called Khaki (HTML/CSS). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #9DB3CA color is offered by #CAB49D. 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 #9DB3CA are #9E9DCA and #9DCACA, called Blue Bell and Pastel Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9DB3CA 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 #9DB3CA are #CA9E9D (Tuscany) and #CACA9D (Dark Vanilla). 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
#9DB3CA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CA9DB3 (Silver Pink) and #B3CA9D (Laurel Green) along with #9DB3CA, 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 #9DB3CA has #CA9DB3 (Silver Pink), #CAB49D (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #9DCAB4 (Turquoise Green). 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 #9DB3CA contains #CA9DCA (Pastel Violet), #CAB49D (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #9DCA9E (Eton Blue). 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 #9DB3CA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9DB3CA 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 9DB3CA Color
Tints
B1C2D5- BACADA
- C4D1DF
- CED9E5
- D8E1EA
- E2E8EF
- EBF0F4
- F5F7FA
Tones
- 97A9BB
- 94A4B4
- 919FAC
- 8F9AA5
- 8C949E
- 898F96
- 868A8F
- 838587
Shades
- 7E8FA2
- 6E7D8D
- 5E6B79
- 4F5A65
- 3F4851
- 2F363D
- 1F2428
- 101214
#9DB3CA Color Patterns
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#9DB3CA Gingham Checks
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#9DB3CA Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#9DB3CA Polka Dots Pattern
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#9DB3CA Honeycomb Pattern
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#9DB3CA Leaves Pattern
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#9DB3CA Houndstooth Pattern
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#9DB3CA Trellis Pattern
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#9DB3CA 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.
