Information about #9C98BA color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9C98BA belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(156, 152, 186) (61.2% red, 59.6% green, 72.9% blue), or CMYK 12 / 13 / 0 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A softly toned classic blue, #9C98BA 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 Birdcage (#9D9CB7). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Logan (#9D9CB4) and Vision (#A09BB2).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(156, 152, 186)), which gives #9C98BA its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #9C98BA: 7.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.8:1 for white. #9C98BA has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9C98BA color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#9C98BA color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#9C98BA color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#9C98BA color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#9C98BA color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#9C98BA 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #9C98BA

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

Birdcage color link
Birdcage

#9D9CB7

Logan color link
Logan

#9D9CB4

Vision color link
Vision

#A09BB2

Rock Blue color link
Rock Blue

#93A2BA

Smokescreen color link
Smokescreen

#93A2B7

Cold Purple color link
Cold Purple

#9D8ABF

Cool Violet color link
Cool Violet

#A189BA

Williamsburg Blue color link
Williamsburg Blue

#9DA8BD

Manatee color link
Manatee

#979AAA

Marionette color link
Marionette

#AB94B3

Glossy Grape color link
Glossy Grape

#AB92B3

Spun Pearl color link
Spun Pearl

#A2A1AC

#9C98BA color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9C98BA
  • RGB156, 152, 186
  • CMYK12, 13, 0, 27
  • CSSrgb(156, 152, 186)
  • HSL247°, 20%, 66%
  • HSL Precise247.059°, 19.767%, 66.275%
  • HSV247°, 18%, 73%
  • HSB247°, 18%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.596
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.729
  • GLSLvec3(0.612, 0.596, 0.729)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.612, 0.596, 0.729, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.612, 0.596, 0.729)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB72.9%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX ID9C98BA
  • DECIMAL ID10262714
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers10 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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