#0066FF Hex Code
Color Name: Brandeis Blue
What is hex #0066FF Color?
The color name of hex code #0066FF is Brandeis Blue. The RGB values are (0, 102, 255) which means it is composed of
0% red, 29% green and 71% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:100 M:60 Y:0 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #0066FF has a hue of 216°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 100%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #0066FF Color Codes
| Color Name | Brandeis Blue |
| RGB Values | (0, 102, 255) |
| CMYK Values | (100%, 60%, 0%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (216°, 100%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #0066FF |
| Inverse Color | #FF9900 [Vivid Gamboge] |
| Closest Pantone® | 285 C |
| Closest RAL | 5015 [Sky blue] |
| Complementary Color | #FF9900 [Vivid Gamboge] |
| #0066FF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #777777 |
| Desaturated | #808080 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #585858 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #5B5B5B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #9C9C9C |
Hex #0066FF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #0066FF is #FF9900 which is called Vivid Gamboge. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #0066FF color is offered by #FF9900. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #0066FF are #1900FF and #00E6FF, called Blue and Aqua, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #0066FF with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #0066FF are #FF1A00 (Ferrari Red) and #E6FF00 (Chartreuse (Traditional)). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#0066FF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #FF0066 (Vivid Raspberry) and #66FF00 (Bright Green) along with #0066FF, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #0066FF has #FF0066 (Vivid Raspberry), #FF9900 (Vivid Gamboge) and #00FF99 (Medium Spring Green). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #0066FF contains #FF00E6 (Fuchsia), #FF9900 (Vivid Gamboge) and #00FF1A (Electric Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #0066FF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #0066FF rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 0066FF Color
Tints
3385FF- 4D94FF
- 66A3FF
- 80B3FF
- 99C2FF
- B3D1FF
- CCE0FF
- E6F0FF
Tones
- 1A6BE6
- 266ED9
- 3370CC
- 4073C0
- 4D76B3
- 5A78A6
- 667B99
- 737D8D
Shades
- 0052CC
- 0047B3
- 003D99
- 003380
- 002966
- 001F4D
- 001433
- 000A1A
#0066FF Color Patterns
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#0066FF Gingham Checks
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#0066FF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#0066FF Polka Dots Pattern
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#0066FF Honeycomb Pattern
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#0066FF Leaves Pattern
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#0066FF Houndstooth Pattern
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#0066FF Trellis Pattern
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#0066FF Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
