#7996FF Hex Code
Color Name: Cornflower Blue
What is hex #7996FF Color?
The color name of hex code #7996FF is Cornflower Blue. The RGB values are (121, 150, 255) which means it is composed of
23% red, 29% green and 48% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:53 M:41 Y:0 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #7996FF has a hue of 227°, 53% 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 #7996FF Color Codes
| Color Name | Cornflower Blue |
| RGB Values | (121, 150, 255) |
| CMYK Values | (53%, 41%, 0%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (227°, 53%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #6699FF |
| Inverse Color | #866900 [Gamboge Orange (Brown)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7452 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #FFE279 [Jasmine] |
| #7996FF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #AFAFAF |
| Desaturated | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #999999 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #979797 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C4C4C4 |
Hex #7996FF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #7996FF is #FFE279 which is called Jasmine. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #7996FF color is offered by #FFE279. 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 #7996FF are #9F79FF and #79D9FF, called Violets Are Blue and Pale Cyan, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #7996FF 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 #7996FF are #FF9F79 (Light Salmon) and #D9FF79 (Mindaro). 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
#7996FF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #FF7996 (French Pink) and #96FF79 (Light Green) along with #7996FF, 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 #7996FF has #FF7996 (French Pink), #FFE279 (Jasmine) and #79FFE2 (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 #7996FF contains #FF79D9 (Princess Perfume), #FFE279 (Jasmine) and #79FF9F (Mint 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 #7996FF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #7996FF 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 7996FF Color
Tints
94ABFF- A1B6FF
- AFC0FF
- BCCBFF
- C9D5FF
- D7E0FF
- E4EAFF
- F2F5FF
Tones
- 7A92E6
- 7B8FD9
- 7C8DCC
- 7D8BC0
- 7D89B3
- 7E87A6
- 7F8499
- 7F828D
Shades
- 6178CC
- 5569B3
- 495A99
- 3D4B80
- 303C66
- 242D4D
- 181E33
- 0C0F1A
#7996FF Color Patterns
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#7996FF Honeycomb Pattern
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#7996FF Leaves Pattern
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#7996FF Houndstooth Pattern
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#7996FF Trellis Pattern
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#7996FF Plaid Pattern
#7996FF 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.
