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#9F8186 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9F8186 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9F8186 Color Information

#9F8186 RGB value is (159, 129, 134). The hex color red value is 159, green is 129, and blue is 134. Its HSL format shows a hue of 350°, saturation of 14 percent, and lightness of56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 19 percent, 16 percent, 38percent.

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#9F8186 Color Meaning

Color #9F8186 reflects restraint, composure, and emotional maturity. #9F8186 dusty rose mauve (#9F8186) softens emotion through structure, creating a controlled and thoughtful presence. Psychologically, color #9F8186 supports emotional regulation and reflective thinking. #9F8186 encourages calm response over impulsive reaction. Culturally, #9F8186 appears in military history, heritage design, and refined interiors. Symbolically, #9F8186 represents discipline, emotional balance, and quiet dignity.

Color Conversion

Convert #9F8186 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#9F8186
RGB
rgb(159, 129, 134)
HSL
hsl(350°, 14%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 19%, 16%, 38%)
HSV
hsv(350°, 19%, 62%)
XYZ
26.4514 24.7927 25.9456
Yxy
24.7927 0.3427 0.3212
Hunter Lab
49.7923 1.3363 0.1540
CIE-Lab
56.8729 12.3355 1.6497

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red159 / 255 (62%)
62%
Green129 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue134 / 255 (53%)
53%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Yellow16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Key (Black)38 / 100 (38%)
38%

Color Variations

#9F8186 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#9F8186 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #9F8186 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9F8186 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9F8186;

Text Color

color: #9F8186;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9F8186;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9F818640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9F8186;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9F8186 0%, #5f484c 100%);

#9F8186 Color FAQs

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