#9C9FA6 Hex Code
Color Name: Manatee
What is hex #9C9FA6 Color?
The color name of hex code #9C9FA6 is Manatee. The RGB values are (156, 159, 166) which means it is composed of
32% red, 33% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:6 M:4 Y:0 K:35. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9C9FA6 has a hue of 222°, 6% saturation and a brightness value of 65%.
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 #9C9FA6 Color Codes
| Color Name | Manatee |
| RGB Values | (156, 159, 166) |
| CMYK Values | (6%, 4%, 0%, 35%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (222°, 6%, 65%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #636059 [Wenge] |
| Closest Pantone® | 422 C |
| Closest RAL | 7040 [Window grey] |
| Complementary Color | #A6A39C [Quick Silver] |
| #9C9FA6 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A0A0A0 |
| Desaturated | #A1A1A1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9F9F9F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9F9F9F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C8C8C8 |
Hex #9C9FA6 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9C9FA6 is #A6A39C which is called Quick Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #9C9FA6 color is offered by #A6A39C. 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 #9C9FA6 are #9E9CA6 and #9CA4A6, called Manatee and Quick Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9C9FA6 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 #9C9FA6 are #A69E9C (Quick Silver) and #A4A69C (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
#9C9FA6 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A69C9F (Heliotrope Gray) and #9FA69C (Quick Silver) along with #9C9FA6, 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 #9C9FA6 has #A69C9F (Heliotrope Gray), #A6A39C (Quick Silver) and #9CA6A3 (Quick 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 #9C9FA6 contains #A69CA4 (Heliotrope Gray), #A6A39C (Quick Silver) and #9CA69E (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 #9C9FA6 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9C9FA6 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 9C9FA6 Color
Tints
B0B2B8- BABCC1
- C4C5CA
- CECFD3
- D7D9DB
- E1E2E4
- EBECED
- F5F5F6
Tones
- 96999E
- 94969B
- 919397
- 8E9093
- 8B8C8F
- 88898B
- 868688
- 838384
Shades
- 7D7F85
- 6D6F74
- 5E5F64
- 4E5053
- 3E4042
- 2F3032
- 1F2021
- 101011
#9C9FA6 Color Patterns
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#9C9FA6 Gingham Checks
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#9C9FA6 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#9C9FA6 Polka Dots Pattern
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#9C9FA6 Honeycomb Pattern
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#9C9FA6 Leaves Pattern
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#9C9FA6 Houndstooth Pattern
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#9C9FA6 Trellis Pattern
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#9C9FA6 Plaid Pattern
#9C9FA6 Color Interior Ideas
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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.
