#2998CC Hex Code
Color Name: Ball Blue
What is hex #2998CC Color?
The color name of hex code #2998CC is Ball Blue. The RGB values are (41, 152, 204) which means it is composed of
10% red, 38% green and 51% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:80 M:26 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #2998CC has a hue of 199°, 80% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
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 #2998CC Color Codes
| Color Name | Ball Blue |
| RGB Values | (41, 152, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (80%, 26%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (199°, 80%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #3399CC |
| Inverse Color | #D66733 [Medium Vermilion] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7689 C |
| Closest RAL | 5012 [Light blue] |
| Complementary Color | #CC5D29 [Chocolate (Web)] |
| #2998CC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #848484 |
| Desaturated | #7B7B7B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #7C7C7C |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #848484 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B8B8B8 |
Hex #2998CC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #2998CC is #CC5D29 which is called Chocolate (Web). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #2998CC color is offered by #CC5D29. 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 #2998CC are #2947CC and #29CCAF, called New Car and Maximum Blue Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #2998CC 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 #2998CC are #CC2947 (French Raspberry) and #CCAF29 (American Gold). 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
#2998CC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CC2998 (Royal Fuchsia) and #98CC29 (Yellow-Green) along with #2998CC, 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 #2998CC has #CC2998 (Royal Fuchsia), #CC5D29 (Chocolate (Web)) and #29CC5D (UFO 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 #2998CC contains #AF29CC (Dark Orchid), #CC5D29 (Chocolate (Web)) and #47CC29 (Harlequin 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 #2998CC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #2998CC 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 2998CC Color
Tints
54ADD6- 69B7DB
- 7FC1E0
- 94CCE6
- A9D6EB
- BFE0F0
- D4EAF5
- EAF5FA
Tones
- 3A93BD
- 4391B5
- 4C8EAE
- 558CA6
- 5D8A9E
- 668797
- 6F858F
- 778288
Shades
- 217AA3
- 1D6A8F
- 195B7A
- 154C66
- 103D52
- 0C2E3D
- 081E29
- 040F14
#2998CC Color Patterns
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#2998CC Houndstooth Pattern
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#2998CC Plaid Pattern
#2998CC Color Interior Ideas
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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.
