#9CB9CE Hex Code
Color Name: Wild Blue Yonder
What is hex #9CB9CE Color?
The color name of hex code #9CB9CE is Wild Blue Yonder. The RGB values are (156, 185, 206) which means it is composed of
29% red, 34% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:24 M:10 Y:0 K:19. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9CB9CE has a hue of 205°, 24% saturation and a brightness value of 81%.
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 #9CB9CE Color Codes
| Color Name | Wild Blue Yonder |
| RGB Values | (156, 185, 206) |
| CMYK Values | (24%, 10%, 0%, 19%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (205°, 24%, 81%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #634631 [Van Dyke Brown] |
| Closest Pantone® | 644 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #CEB19C [Khaki (HTML/CSS)] |
| #9CB9CE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B6B6B6 |
| Desaturated | #B5B5B5 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B3B3B3 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B4B4B4 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D4D4D4 |
Hex #9CB9CE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9CB9CE is #CEB19C 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 #9CB9CE color is offered by #CEB19C. 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 #9CB9CE are #9CA0CE and #9CCECA, called Blue Bell and Pale Robin Egg Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9CB9CE 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 #9CB9CE are #CE9CA0 (Parrot Pink) and #CECA9C (Dark Vanilla). 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
#9CB9CE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CE9CB9 (Pastel Violet) and #B9CE9C (Laurel Green) along with #9CB9CE, 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 #9CB9CE has #CE9CB9 (Pastel Violet), #CEB19C (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #9CCEB1 (Turquoise Green). 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 #9CB9CE contains #CA9CCE (Light Grayish Magenta), #CEB19C (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #A0CE9C (Eton 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 #9CB9CE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9CB9CE 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 9CB9CE Color
Tints
B0C7D8- BACEDD
- C4D5E2
- CEDCE7
- D7E3EB
- E1EAF0
- EBF1F5
- F5F8FA
Tones
- 96AEBE
- 94A8B7
- 91A2AF
- 8E9DA7
- 8B979F
- 889197
- 868B90
- 838688
Shades
- 7D94A5
- 6D8290
- 5E6F7C
- 4E5D67
- 3E4A52
- 2F383E
- 1F2529
- 101315
#9CB9CE Color Patterns
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#9CB9CE Gingham Checks
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#9CB9CE Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#9CB9CE Polka Dots Pattern
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#9CB9CE Honeycomb Pattern
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#9CB9CE Leaves Pattern
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#9CB9CE Houndstooth Pattern
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#9CB9CE Trellis Pattern
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#9CB9CE Plaid Pattern
#9CB9CE 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.
