#9C8DAF Hex Code
Color Name: Deep Amethyst
What is hex #9C8DAF Color?
The color name of hex code #9C8DAF is Deep Amethyst. The RGB values are (156, 141, 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:19 Y:0 K:31. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9C8DAF has a hue of 266°, 19% 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.
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Hex #9C8DAF Color Codes
| Color Name | Deep Amethyst |
| RGB Values | (156, 141, 175) |
| CMYK Values | (11%, 19%, 0%, 31%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (266°, 19%, 69%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #637250 [Axolotl] |
| Closest Pantone® | 666 C |
| Closest RAL | 7040 [Window grey] |
| Complementary Color | #A0AF8D [Laurel Green] |
| #9C8DAF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9D9D9D |
| Desaturated | #9E9E9E |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #959595 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #939393 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C1C1C1 |
Hex #9C8DAF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9C8DAF is #A0AF8D which is called Laurel Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #9C8DAF color is offered by #A0AF8D. 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 #9C8DAF are #AD8DAF and #8D8FAF, called Glossy Grape and Cool Grey, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9C8DAF 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 #9C8DAF are #AFAD8D (Sage) and #8FAF8D (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
#9C8DAF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AF9C8D (Grullo) and #8DAF9C (Morning Blue) along with #9C8DAF, 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 #9C8DAF has #AF9C8D (Grullo), #A0AF8D (Laurel Green) and #8DA0AF (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 #9C8DAF contains #AF8D8F (English Lavender), #A0AF8D (Laurel Green) and #8DAFAD (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 #9C8DAF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9C8DAF 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 9C8DAF Color
Tints
B0A4BF- BAAFC7
- C4BBCF
- CEC6D7
- D7D1DF
- E1DDE7
- EBE8EF
- F5F4F7
Tones
- 968AA6
- 9489A1
- 91889C
- 8E8798
- 8B8593
- 88848E
- 868389
- 838185
Shades
- 7D718C
- 6D637B
- 5E5569
- 4E4758
- 3E3846
- 2F2A35
- 1F1C23
- 100E12
#9C8DAF Color Patterns
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#9C8DAF Houndstooth Pattern
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#9C8DAF 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.
