Information about #9F878F color

#9F878F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9F878F belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(159, 135, 143) — 62.4% red, 52.9% green, 56.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 9 / 6 / 38. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9F878F is a gently muted pink-red rose that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from High Tea (#A18C90). Nearby in the Register you will also find Ash Pink (#998E91) and Anticipation (#A88A8E).

The recipe behind #9F878F is rgb(159, 135, 143), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #9F878F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #9F878F is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#9F878F color variations

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#9F878F 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 #9F878F

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

High Tea color link
High Tea

#A18C90

Ash Pink color link
Ash Pink

#998E91

Anticipation color link
Anticipation

#A88A8E

Nitro color link
Nitro

#978395

Vintage color link
Vintage

#A78087

Silver Fern color link
Silver Fern

#99938C

Warm Grey color link
Warm Grey

#978A84

Grayish Rose color link
Grayish Rose

#A87D93

Bouquet color link
Bouquet

#A78199

Ecru Ochre color link
Ecru Ochre

#A48D83

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9F878F
  • RGB159, 135, 143
  • CMYK0, 9, 6, 38
  • CSSrgb(159, 135, 143)
  • HSL340°, 11%, 58%
  • HSL Precise340°, 11.111%, 57.647%
  • HSV340°, 15%, 62%
  • HSB340°, 15%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.624
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.561
  • GLSLvec3(0.624, 0.529, 0.561)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.624, 0.529, 0.561, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.624, 0.529, 0.561)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.1%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID9F878F
  • DECIMAL ID10454927
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01