#5999DB Hex Code
Color Name: Carolina Blue
What is hex #5999DB Color?
The color name of hex code #5999DB is Carolina Blue. The RGB values are (89, 153, 219) which means it is composed of
19% red, 33% green and 48% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:59 M:30 Y:0 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #5999DB has a hue of 210°, 59% 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 #5999DB Color Codes
| Color Name | Carolina Blue |
| RGB Values | (89, 153, 219) |
| CMYK Values | (59%, 30%, 0%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (210°, 59%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #6699CC |
| Inverse Color | #A66624 [Dirty Brown] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2718 C |
| Closest RAL | 5024 [Pastel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #DB9B59 [Persian Orange] |
| #5999DB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9A9A9A |
| Desaturated | #9A9A9A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8D8D8D |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #909090 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C0C0C0 |
Hex #5999DB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #5999DB is #DB9B59 which is called Persian Orange. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #5999DB color is offered by #DB9B59. 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 #5999DB are #5A59DB and #59DADB, called Majorelle Blue and Medium Turquoise, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #5999DB 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 #5999DB are #DB5A59 (Jelly Bean) and #DADB59 (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
#5999DB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DB5999 (Raspberry Pink) and #99DB59 (Kiwi) along with #5999DB, 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 #5999DB has #DB5999 (Raspberry Pink), #DB9B59 (Persian Orange) and #59DB9B (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 #5999DB contains #DB59DA (Orchid), #DB9B59 (Persian Orange) and #59DB5A (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 #5999DB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #5999DB 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 5999DB Color
Tints
7AADE2- 8BB8E6
- 9BC2E9
- ACCCED
- BDD6F1
- CDE0F4
- DEEBF8
- EEF5FB
Tones
- 6194C9
- 6592C0
- 698FB7
- 6D8DAE
- 708AA4
- 74889B
- 788592
- 7C8389
Shades
- 477AAF
- 3E6B99
- 355C83
- 2D4D6E
- 243D58
- 1B2E42
- 121F2C
- 090F16
#5999DB Color Patterns
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#5999DB Houndstooth Pattern
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#5999DB Plaid Pattern
#5999DB 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.
