#6699CC Hex Code
Color Name: Blue-Gray
What is hex #6699CC Color?
The color name of hex code #6699CC is Blue-Gray. The RGB values are (102, 153, 204) which means it is composed of
22% red, 33% green and 44% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:50 M:25 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #6699CC has a hue of 210°, 50% 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 #6699CC Color Codes
| Color Name | Blue-Gray |
| RGB Values | (102, 153, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (50%, 25%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (210°, 50%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #6699CC |
| Inverse Color | #996633 [Coconut] |
| Closest Pantone® | 549 C |
| Closest RAL | 5024 [Pastel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #CC9966 [Brown Yellow] |
| #6699CC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #999999 |
| Desaturated | #999999 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8F8F8F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #929292 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C1C1C1 |
Hex #6699CC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #6699CC is #CC9966 which is called Brown Yellow. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #6699CC color is offered by #CC9966. 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 #6699CC are #6666CC and #66CCCC, called Slate Blue and Sea Serpent, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #6699CC 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 #6699CC are #CC6666 (Fuzzy Wuzzy) and #CCCC66 (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
#6699CC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CC6699 (Wild Orchid) and #99CC66 (Pistachio) along with #6699CC, 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 #6699CC has #CC6699 (Wild Orchid), #CC9966 (Brown Yellow) and #66CC99 (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 #6699CC contains #CC66CC (Deep Mauve), #CC9966 (Brown Yellow) and #66CC66 (Mantis). 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 #6699CC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #6699CC 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 6699CC Color
Tints
85ADD6- 94B8DB
- A3C2E0
- B3CCE6
- C2D6EB
- D1E0F0
- E0EBF5
- F0F5FA
Tones
- 6B94BD
- 6E92B5
- 708FAE
- 738DA6
- 768A9E
- 788897
- 7B858F
- 7D8388
Shades
- 527AA3
- 476B8F
- 3D5C7A
- 334D66
- 293D52
- 1F2E3D
- 141F29
- 0A0F14
#6699CC Color Patterns
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#6699CC Gingham Checks
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#6699CC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#6699CC Polka Dots Pattern
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#6699CC Honeycomb Pattern
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#6699CC Leaves Pattern
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#6699CC Houndstooth Pattern
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#6699CC Trellis Pattern
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#6699CC 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.
