#00BAFF Hex Code
Color Name: Blue Bolt
What is hex #00BAFF Color?
The color name of hex code #00BAFF is Blue Bolt. The RGB values are (0, 186, 255) which means it is composed of
0% red, 42% green and 58% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:100 M:27 Y:0 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #00BAFF has a hue of 196°, 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 #00BAFF Color Codes
| Color Name | Blue Bolt |
| RGB Values | (0, 186, 255) |
| CMYK Values | (100%, 27%, 0%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (196°, 100%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #00CCFF |
| Inverse Color | #FF4500 [Red-Orange (X11)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 306 C |
| Closest RAL | 5012 [Light blue] |
| Complementary Color | #FF4500 [Red-Orange (X11)] |
| #00BAFF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #939393 |
| Desaturated | #808080 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8A8A8A |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #979797 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C4C4C4 |
Hex #00BAFF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #00BAFF is #FF4500 which is called Red-Orange (X11). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #00BAFF color is offered by #FF4500. 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 #00BAFF are #003BFF and #00FFC5, called Blue (RYB) and Sea Green (Crayola), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #00BAFF 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 #00BAFF are #FF003B (Carmine Red) and #FFC500 (Golden Poppy). 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
#00BAFF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #FF00BA (Shocking Pink) and #BAFF00 (Bitter Lime) along with #00BAFF, 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 #00BAFF has #FF00BA (Shocking Pink), #FF4500 (Red-Orange (X11)) and #00FF45 (Malachite). 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 #00BAFF contains #C500FF (Electric Purple), #FF4500 (Red-Orange (X11)) and #3BFF00 (Harlequin). 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 #00BAFF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #00BAFF 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 00BAFF Color
Tints
33C8FF- 4DCFFF
- 66D6FF
- 80DDFF
- 99E3FF
- B3EAFF
- CCF1FF
- E6F8FF
Tones
- 1AAEE6
- 26A9D9
- 33A3CC
- 409DC0
- 4D97B3
- 5A91A6
- 668C99
- 73868D
Shades
- 0095CC
- 0082B3
- 007099
- 005D80
- 004A66
- 00384D
- 002533
- 00131A
#00BAFF Color Patterns
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#00BAFF Gingham Checks
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#00BAFF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#00BAFF Polka Dots Pattern
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#00BAFF Honeycomb Pattern
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#00BAFF Leaves Pattern
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#00BAFF Houndstooth Pattern
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#00BAFF Trellis Pattern
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#00BAFF 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.
