#F9F6ED Hex Code
Color Name: Seashell
What is hex #F9F6ED Color?
The color name of hex code #F9F6ED is Seashell. The RGB values are (249, 246, 237) which means it is composed of
34% red, 34% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:1 Y:5 K:2. In the HSV/HSB scale, #F9F6ED has a hue of 45°, 5% saturation and a brightness value of 98%.
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 #F9F6ED Color Codes
| Color Name | Seashell |
| RGB Values | (249, 246, 237) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 1%, 5%, 2%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (45°, 5%, 98%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFFFFF |
| Inverse Color | #060912 [Rich Black (FOGRA29)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 663 C |
| Closest RAL | 9016 [Traffic white] |
| Complementary Color | #EDF0F9 [Anti-Flash White] |
| #F9F6ED Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #F4F4F4 |
| Desaturated | #F3F3F3 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #F6F6F6 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #F6F6F6 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #F3F3F3 |
Hex #F9F6ED Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #F9F6ED is #EDF0F9 which is called Anti-Flash White. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #F9F6ED color is offered by #EDF0F9. 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 #F9F6ED are #F6F9ED and #F9F0ED, called Cultured and Isabelline, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #F9F6ED 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 #F9F6ED are #EDF6F9 (Alice Blue) and #F0EDF9 (Anti-Flash White). 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
#F9F6ED triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #EDF9F6 (Anti-Flash White) and #F6EDF9 (Anti-Flash White) along with #F9F6ED, 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 #F9F6ED has #EDF9F6 (Anti-Flash White), #EDF0F9 (Anti-Flash White) and #F9EDF0 (Isabelline). 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 #F9F6ED contains #EDF9F0 (Honeydew), #EDF0F9 (Anti-Flash White) and #F9EDF6 (Lavender Blush). 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 #F9F6ED Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #F9F6ED 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 F9F6ED Color
Tints
FAF8F1- FBF9F2
- FBFAF4
- FCFBF6
- FDFBF8
- FDFCFA
- FEFDFB
- FEFEFD
Tones
- E1DED7
- D5D3CC
- C9C7C1
- BDBBB7
- B0AFAC
- A4A3A1
- 989896
- 8C8C8B
Shades
- C7C5BE
- AEACA6
- 95948E
- 7D7B77
- 64625F
- 4B4A47
- 32312F
- 191918
#F9F6ED Color Patterns
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#F9F6ED Gingham Checks
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#F9F6ED Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#F9F6ED Polka Dots Pattern
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#F9F6ED Honeycomb Pattern
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#F9F6ED Leaves Pattern
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#F9F6ED Houndstooth Pattern
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#F9F6ED Trellis Pattern
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#F9F6ED Plaid Pattern
#F9F6ED Color Interior Ideas
#F9F6ED Color Drawing Room Textured Wall Paint Idea
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#F9F6ED Color Bedroom Wall Paint Idea
#F9F6ED 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.