#9B8CAF Hex Code
Color Name: Deep Amethyst
What is hex #9B8CAF Color?
The color name of hex code #9B8CAF is Deep Amethyst. The RGB values are (155, 140, 175) which means it is composed of
33% red, 30% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:11 M:20 Y:0 K:31. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9B8CAF has a hue of 266°, 20% saturation and a brightness value of 69%.
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.
Download Deep Amethyst Solid Color Background
Hex #9B8CAF Color Codes
| Color Name | Deep Amethyst |
| RGB Values | (155, 140, 175) |
| CMYK Values | (11%, 20%, 0%, 31%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (266°, 20%, 69%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #647350 [Axolotl] |
| Closest Pantone® | 666 C |
| Closest RAL | 7040 [Window grey] |
| Complementary Color | #A0AF8C [Dark Sea Green] |
| #9B8CAF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9D9D9D |
| Desaturated | #9E9E9E |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #949494 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #929292 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C0C0C0 |
Hex #9B8CAF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9B8CAF is #A0AF8C which is called Dark Sea Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #9B8CAF color is offered by #A0AF8C. 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 #9B8CAF are #AD8CAF and #8C8FAF, called Glossy Grape and Cool Grey, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9B8CAF 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 #9B8CAF are #AFAD8C (Sage) and #8FAF8C (Dark Sea 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
#9B8CAF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AF9B8C (Grullo) and #8CAF9B (Morning Blue) along with #9B8CAF, 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 #9B8CAF has #AF9B8C (Grullo), #A0AF8C (Dark Sea Green) and #8CA0AF (Cadet Grey). 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 #9B8CAF contains #AF8C8F (English Lavender), #A0AF8C (Dark Sea Green) and #8CAFAD (Pewter 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 #9B8CAF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9B8CAF 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 9B8CAF Color
Tints
AFA3BF- B9AFC7
- C3BACF
- CDC6D7
- D7D1DF
- E1DDE7
- EBE8EF
- F5F4F7
Tones
- 968AA6
- 9388A1
- 90879C
- 8E8698
- 8B8593
- 88848E
- 858289
- 838185
Shades
- 7C708C
- 6D627B
- 5D5469
- 4E4658
- 3E3846
- 2F2A35
- 1F1C23
- 100E12
#9B8CAF Color Patterns
-
#9B8CAF Gingham Checks
-
#9B8CAF Vertical Stripes Pattern
-
#9B8CAF Polka Dots Pattern
-
#9B8CAF Honeycomb Pattern
-
#9B8CAF Leaves Pattern
-
#9B8CAF Houndstooth Pattern
-
#9B8CAF Trellis Pattern
-
#9B8CAF Plaid Pattern
#9B8CAF Color Interior Ideas
#9B8CAF Color Drawing Room Textured Wall Paint Idea
#9B8CAF Color Living Room Wall Paint Idea
#9B8CAF Color Bedroom Wall Paint Idea
#9B8CAF Color Kitchen Wall Paint Idea
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.
