Information about #9E8196 color

#9E8196 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #9E8196 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(158, 129, 150) (62% red, 50.6% green, 58.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 11 / 3 / 38 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9E8196 is a softly toned pink-red rose that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Nitro (#978395). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Bouquet (#A78199) and Purpley Grey (#947E94).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(158, 129, 150)), which gives #9E8196 its character. If you plan to put text on a #9E8196 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.5:1. No one has named #9E8196 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#9E8196 color variations

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#9E8196 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #9E8196

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Nitro color link
Nitro

#978395

Bouquet color link
Bouquet

#A78199

Purpley Grey color link
Purpley Grey

#947E94

Grayish Rose color link
Grayish Rose

#A87D93

High Tea color link
High Tea

#A18C90

Ash Pink color link
Ash Pink

#998E91

Thin color link
Thin

#A87CA0

Purple Ash color link
Purple Ash

#8F8395

Anticipation color link
Anticipation

#A88A8E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9E8196
  • RGB158, 129, 150
  • CMYK0, 11, 3, 38
  • CSSrgb(158, 129, 150)
  • HSL317°, 13%, 56%
  • HSL Precise316.552°, 13.004%, 56.275%
  • HSV317°, 18%, 62%
  • HSB317°, 18%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.620
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.506
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.588
  • GLSLvec3(0.620, 0.506, 0.588)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.620, 0.506, 0.588, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.620, 0.506, 0.588)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB50.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB58.8%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID9E8196
  • DECIMAL ID10387862
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01