#9FAFBB Hex Code
Color Name: Cadet Blue (Crayola)
What is hex #9FAFBB Color?
The color name of hex code #9FAFBB is Cadet Blue (Crayola). The RGB values are (159, 175, 187) which means it is composed of
31% red, 34% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:15 M:6 Y:0 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9FAFBB has a hue of 206°, 15% saturation and a brightness value of 73%.
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 #9FAFBB Color Codes
| Color Name | Cadet Blue (Crayola) |
| RGB Values | (159, 175, 187) |
| CMYK Values | (15%, 6%, 0%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (206°, 15%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #605044 [Umber] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5503 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #BBAB9F [Khaki (HTML/CSS)] |
| #9FAFBB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #AEAEAE |
| Desaturated | #ADADAD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #ACACAC |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #ACACAC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D0D0D0 |
Hex #9FAFBB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9FAFBB is #BBAB9F 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 #9FAFBB color is offered by #BBAB9F. 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 #9FAFBB are #9FA1BB and #9FBBB9, called Cadet Grey and Opal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9FAFBB 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 #9FAFBB are #BB9FA1 (Tuscany) and #BBB99F (Laurel Green). 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
#9FAFBB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BB9FAF (Pastel Purple) and #AFBB9F (Laurel Green) along with #9FAFBB, 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 #9FAFBB has #BB9FAF (Pastel Purple), #BBAB9F (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #9FBBAB (Cambridge Blue). 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 #9FAFBB contains #B99FBB (Pastel Purple), #BBAB9F (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #A1BB9F (Laurel Green). 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 #9FAFBB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9FAFBB 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 9FAFBB Color
Tints
B2BFC9- BCC7CF
- C5CFD6
- CFD7DD
- D9DFE4
- E2E7EB
- ECEFF1
- F5F7F8
Tones
- 99A6AF
- 96A1A9
- 939CA3
- 90989E
- 8C9398
- 898E92
- 86898C
- 838586
Shades
- 7F8C96
- 6F7B83
- 5F6970
- 50585E
- 40464B
- 303538
- 202325
- 101213
#9FAFBB Color Patterns
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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.
