#9EC9AC Hex Code
Color Name: Cambridge Blue
What is hex #9EC9AC Color?
The color name of hex code #9EC9AC is Cambridge Blue. The RGB values are (158, 201, 172) which means it is composed of
30% red, 38% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:21 M:0 Y:14 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9EC9AC has a hue of 140°, 21% 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 #9EC9AC Color Codes
| Color Name | Cambridge Blue |
| RGB Values | (158, 201, 172) |
| CMYK Values | (21%, 0%, 14%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (140°, 21%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CC99 |
| Inverse Color | #613653 [Dark Byzantium] |
| Closest Pantone® | 558 C |
| Closest RAL | 6019 [Pastel green] |
| Complementary Color | #C99EBB [Lilac] |
| #9EC9AC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B1B1B1 |
| Desaturated | #B4B4B4 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D9D9D9 |
Hex #9EC9AC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9EC9AC is #C99EBB which is called Lilac. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #9EC9AC color is offered by #C99EBB. 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 #9EC9AC are #9EC9C2 and #A6C99E, called Opal and Laurel Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9EC9AC 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 #9EC9AC are #C29EC9 (Lilac) and #C99EA6 (Tuscany). 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
#9EC9AC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AC9EC9 (Blue Bell) and #C9AC9E (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) along with #9EC9AC, 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 #9EC9AC has #AC9EC9 (Blue Bell), #C99EBB (Lilac) and #BBC99E (Laurel 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 #9EC9AC contains #9EA6C9 (Blue Bell), #C99EBB (Lilac) and #C9C29E (Dark Vanilla). 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 #9EC9AC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9EC9AC 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 9EC9AC Color
Tints
B1D4BD- BBD9C5
- C5DFCD
- CFE4D6
- D8E9DE
- E2EFE6
- ECF4EE
- F5FAF7
Tones
- 98BAA3
- 95B39F
- 92AC9A
- 8FA596
- 8C9D92
- 89968D
- 868F89
- 838784
Shades
- 7EA18A
- 6F8D78
- 5F7967
- 4F6556
- 3F5045
- 2F3C34
- 202822
- 101411
#9EC9AC Color Patterns
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#9EC9AC Gingham Checks
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#9EC9AC Honeycomb Pattern
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#9EC9AC Leaves Pattern
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#9EC9AC Houndstooth Pattern
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#9EC9AC Trellis Pattern
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#9EC9AC 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.
