Information about #9F98A4 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9F98A4 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(159, 152, 164) (62.4% red, 59.6% green, 64.3% blue), or CMYK 2 / 5 / 0 / 36 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A softly muted neutral grey, #9F98A4 appears airy and pastel-like. Designers typically reach for tones like this for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Effortless (#A096A7). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Santas Grey (#9998A7) and Siesta (#A59AA8).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(159, 152, 164)), which gives #9F98A4 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #9F98A4: 7.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.8:1 for white. #9F98A4 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9F98A4 color variations

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#9F98A4 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 #9F98A4

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

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9F98A4
  • RGB159, 152, 164
  • CMYK2, 5, 0, 36
  • CSSrgb(159, 152, 164)
  • HSL275°, 6%, 62%
  • HSL Precise275°, 6.186%, 61.961%
  • HSV275°, 7%, 64%
  • HSB275°, 7%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.624
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.596
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.643
  • GLSLvec3(0.624, 0.596, 0.643)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.624, 0.596, 0.643, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.624, 0.596, 0.643)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB64.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX ID9F98A4
  • DECIMAL ID10459300
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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