#9BBBBE Hex Code
Color Name: Opal
What is hex #9BBBBE Color?
The color name of hex code #9BBBBE is Opal. The RGB values are (155, 187, 190) which means it is composed of
29% red, 35% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:18 M:2 Y:0 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9BBBBE has a hue of 185°, 18% saturation and a brightness value of 75%.
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 #9BBBBE Color Codes
| Color Name | Opal |
| RGB Values | (155, 187, 190) |
| CMYK Values | (18%, 2%, 0%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (185°, 18%, 75%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #644441 [Rose Ebony] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5503 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #BE9E9B [Tuscany] |
| #9BBBBE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B1B1B1 |
| Desaturated | #ADADAD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B2B2B2 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B4B4B4 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D4D4D4 |
Hex #9BBBBE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9BBBBE is #BE9E9B which is called Tuscany. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #9BBBBE color is offered by #BE9E9B. 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 #9BBBBE are #9BAABE and #9BBEB0, called Cadet Blue (Crayola) and Cambridge Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9BBBBE 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 #9BBBBE are #BE9BAA (Pastel Purple) and #BEB09B (Khaki (HTML/CSS)). 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
#9BBBBE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BE9BBB (Pastel Purple) and #BBBE9B (Sage) along with #9BBBBE, 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 #9BBBBE has #BE9BBB (Pastel Purple), #BE9E9B (Tuscany) and #9BBE9E (Eton 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 #9BBBBE contains #B09BBE (Pastel Purple), #BE9E9B (Tuscany) and #AABE9B (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 #9BBBBE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9BBBBE 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 9BBBBE Color
Tints
AFC9CB- B9CFD2
- C3D6D8
- CDDDDF
- D7E4E5
- E1EBEC
- EBF1F2
- F5F8F9
Tones
- 96AFB2
- 93A9AB
- 90A3A5
- 8E9E9F
- 8B9899
- 889293
- 858C8C
- 838686
Shades
- 7C9698
- 6D8385
- 5D7072
- 4E5E5F
- 3E4B4C
- 2F3839
- 1F2526
- 101313
#9BBBBE Color Patterns
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#9BBBBE Gingham Checks
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#9BBBBE Honeycomb Pattern
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#9BBBBE Leaves Pattern
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#9BBBBE Houndstooth Pattern
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#9BBBBE Trellis Pattern
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#9BBBBE 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.
