#9e9fb6 - Wild Thistle color

This soft, muted periwinkle-gray sits between blue and violet with noticeable gray undertones, producing a calm, sophisticated tone. Its medium-light value and low saturation give it a subdued, powdery appearance—like twilight haze or lavender smoke. It reads as cool and contemporary, ideal for quiet backgrounds, elegant textiles, or understated branding. Pairs beautifully with cream, navy, warm wood, and brass accents to add subtle depth without overwhelming a palette; effective for UI elements that need gentle distinction.

color #9e9fb6

#9e9fb6 color RGB value is 158, 159, 182, and the CMYK value is 0.132, 0.126, 0.00, 0.286. Alternative names for that color are: wild thistle, gray, lightslategray, santas gray, manatee, violet.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
158, 159, 182
rgb(158, 159, 182)
CMYK
0.132, 0.126, 0.00, 0.286
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sRGB
0.620, 0.624, 0.714
rgb(62% 62.4% 71.4%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.615, 0.618, 0.704
color(a98-rgb 0.615 0.618 0.704)
HCT
280, 16.0, 66.1
color(--hct 280 11% 66.1%)
HSL
238, 14.1, 66.7
hsl(238 14.1% 66.7%)
HSV
238, 13.2, 71.4
color(--hsv 238 13.2% 71.4%)
HWB
238, 62.0, 28.6
hwb(238 62% 28.6%)
Lab
66.0, 3.15, -12.1
lab(66 3.15 -12.1)
P3
0.620, 0.623, 0.706
color(display-p3 0.62 0.623 0.706)
XYZ D50
0.350, 0.353, 0.372
color(xyz-d50 0.35 0.353 0.372)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#9e9fb6
RGB:158 159 182
HSL:237.5deg 14.12% 66.67%
HEX:#b6b59e
RGB:182 181 158
HSL:57.5deg 14.12% 66.67%

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