#9E8F8C Hex Code
Color Name: Spanish Gray
What is hex #9E8F8C Color?
The color name of hex code #9E8F8C is Spanish Gray. The RGB values are (158, 143, 140) which means it is composed of
36% red, 32% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:10 Y:11 K:38. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9E8F8C has a hue of 10°, 11% saturation and a brightness value of 62%.
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 #9E8F8C Color Codes
| Color Name | Spanish Gray |
| RGB Values | (158, 143, 140) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 10%, 11%, 38%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (10°, 11%, 62%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #617073 [Dim Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 402 C |
| Closest RAL | 7036 [Platinum grey] |
| Complementary Color | #8C9B9E [Morning Blue] |
| #9E8F8C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #939393 |
| Desaturated | #959595 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #939393 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #929292 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C1C1C1 |
Hex #9E8F8C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9E8F8C is #8C9B9E 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 #9E8F8C color is offered by #8C9B9E. 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 #9E8F8C are #9E988C and #9E8C92, called Grullo and Spanish Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9E8F8C 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 #9E8F8C are #8C9E98 (Morning Blue) and #8C929E (Cool Grey). 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
#9E8F8C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8C9E8F (Morning Blue) and #8F8C9E (Deep Amethyst) along with #9E8F8C, 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 #9E8F8C has #8C9E8F (Morning Blue), #8C9B9E (Morning Blue) and #9E8C9B (Deep Amethyst). 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 #9E8F8C contains #929E8C (Spanish Gray), #8C9B9E (Morning Blue) and #988C9E (Deep Amethyst). 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 #9E8F8C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9E8F8C 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 9E8F8C Color
Tints
B1A5A3- BBB1AF
- C5BCBA
- CFC7C6
- D8D2D1
- E2DDDD
- ECE9E8
- F5F4F4
Tones
- 988C8A
- 958B88
- 928987
- 8F8886
- 8C8685
- 898584
- 868382
- 838281
Shades
- 7E7270
- 6F6462
- 5F5654
- 4F4846
- 3F3938
- 2F2B2A
- 201D1C
- 100E0E
#9E8F8C Color Patterns
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#9E8F8C Gingham Checks
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#9E8F8C Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#9E8F8C Polka Dots Pattern
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#9E8F8C Honeycomb Pattern
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#9E8F8C Leaves Pattern
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#9E8F8C Houndstooth Pattern
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#9E8F8C Trellis Pattern
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#9E8F8C 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.
