#9FA0AD Hex Code
Color Name: Manatee
What is hex #9FA0AD Color?
The color name of hex code #9FA0AD is Manatee. The RGB values are (159, 160, 173) which means it is composed of
32% red, 33% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:8 M:8 Y:0 K:32. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9FA0AD has a hue of 236°, 8% saturation and a brightness value of 68%.
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 #9FA0AD Color Codes
| Color Name | Manatee |
| RGB Values | (159, 160, 173) |
| CMYK Values | (8%, 8%, 0%, 32%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (236°, 8%, 68%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #605F52 [Ebony] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7543 C |
| Closest RAL | 9006 [White aluminium] |
| Complementary Color | #ADAC9F [Dark Gray (X11)] |
| #9FA0AD Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A4A4A4 |
| Desaturated | #A6A6A6 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A1A1A1 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A1A1A1 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C9C9C9 |
Hex #9FA0AD Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9FA0AD is #ADAC9F which is called Dark Gray (X11). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #9FA0AD color is offered by #ADAC9F. 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 #9FA0AD are #A59FAD and #9FA7AD, called Heliotrope Gray and Metallic Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9FA0AD 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 #9FA0AD are #ADA59F (Quick Silver) and #A7AD9F (Quick Silver). 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
#9FA0AD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AD9FA0 (Quick Silver) and #A0AD9F (Quick Silver) along with #9FA0AD, 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 #9FA0AD has #AD9FA0 (Quick Silver), #ADAC9F (Dark Gray (X11)) and #9FADAC (Metallic Silver). 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 #9FA0AD contains #AD9FA7 (Lilac Luster), #ADAC9F (Dark Gray (X11)) and #9FADA5 (Quick Silver). 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 #9FA0AD Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9FA0AD 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 9FA0AD Color
Tints
B2B3BD- BCBDC6
- C5C6CE
- CFD0D6
- D9D9DE
- E2E3E6
- ECECEF
- F5F6F7
Tones
- 999AA4
- 9696A0
- 93939B
- 909097
- 8C8D92
- 898A8E
- 868689
- 838385
Shades
- 7F808A
- 6F7079
- 5F6068
- 505057
- 404045
- 303034
- 202023
- 101011
#9FA0AD Color Patterns
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#9FA0AD Gingham Checks
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#9FA0AD Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#9FA0AD Polka Dots Pattern
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#9FA0AD Honeycomb Pattern
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#9FA0AD Leaves Pattern
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#9FA0AD Houndstooth Pattern
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#9FA0AD Trellis Pattern
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#9FA0AD 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.
