#5998DC Hex Code
Color Name: United Nations Blue
What is hex #5998DC Color?
The color name of hex code #5998DC is United Nations Blue. The RGB values are (89, 152, 220) which means it is composed of
19% red, 33% green and 48% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:60 M:31 Y:0 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #5998DC has a hue of 211°, 60% saturation and a brightness value of 86%.
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 #5998DC Color Codes
| Color Name | United Nations Blue |
| RGB Values | (89, 152, 220) |
| CMYK Values | (60%, 31%, 0%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (211°, 60%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #6699CC |
| Inverse Color | #A66723 [Dirty Brown] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2718 C |
| Closest RAL | 5024 [Pastel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #DC9D59 [Indian Yellow] |
| #5998DC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9A9A9A |
| Desaturated | #9B9B9B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8D8D8D |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #909090 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BFBFBF |
Hex #5998DC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #5998DC is #DC9D59 which is called Indian Yellow. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #5998DC color is offered by #DC9D59. 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 #5998DC are #5C59DC and #59DADC, called Majorelle Blue and Medium Turquoise, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #5998DC 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 #5998DC are #DC5C59 (Jelly Bean) and #DADC59 (Chinese Green). 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
#5998DC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DC5998 (Raspberry Pink) and #98DC59 (Kiwi) along with #5998DC, 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 #5998DC has #DC5998 (Raspberry Pink), #DC9D59 (Indian Yellow) and #59DC9D (Medium Aquamarine). 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 #5998DC contains #DC59DA (Orchid), #DC9D59 (Indian Yellow) and #59DC5C (Emerald). 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 #5998DC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #5998DC 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 5998DC Color
Tints
7AADE3- 8BB7E7
- 9BC1EA
- ACCCEE
- BDD6F1
- CDE0F5
- DEEAF8
- EEF5FC
Tones
- 6193CA
- 6591C0
- 698EB7
- 6D8CAE
- 708AA5
- 74879C
- 788592
- 7C8289
Shades
- 477AB0
- 3E6A9A
- 355B84
- 2D4C6E
- 243D58
- 1B2E42
- 121E2C
- 090F16
#5998DC Color Patterns
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#5998DC 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.
