#899CBC Hex Code
Color Name: Pewter Blue
What is hex #899CBC Color?
The color name of hex code #899CBC is Pewter Blue. The RGB values are (137, 156, 188) which means it is composed of
28% red, 32% green and 39% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:27 M:17 Y:0 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #899CBC has a hue of 218°, 27% saturation and a brightness value of 74%.
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 #899CBC Color Codes
| Color Name | Pewter Blue |
| RGB Values | (137, 156, 188) |
| CMYK Values | (27%, 17%, 0%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (218°, 27%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #766343 [Boy Red] |
| Closest Pantone® | 535 C |
| Closest RAL | 6034 [Pastel turquoise] |
| Complementary Color | #BCA989 [Khaki (HTML/CSS)] |
| #899CBC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A0A0A0 |
| Desaturated | #A3A3A3 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9A9A9A |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9A9A9A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C5C5C5 |
Hex #899CBC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #899CBC is #BCA989 which is called Khaki (HTML/CSS). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #899CBC color is offered by #BCA989. 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 #899CBC are #9089BC and #89B6BC, called Lavender Purple and Pewter Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #899CBC 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 #899CBC are #BC9089 (Rosy Brown) and #B6BC89 (Sage). 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
#899CBC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BC899C (English Lavender) and #9CBC89 (Dark Sea Green) along with #899CBC, 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 #899CBC has #BC899C (English Lavender), #BCA989 (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #89BCA9 (Eton Blue). 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 #899CBC contains #BC89B6 (African Violet), #BCA989 (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #89BC90 (Dark Sea 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 #899CBC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #899CBC 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 899CBC Color
Tints
A1B0C9- ACBAD0
- B8C4D7
- C4CEDE
- D0D7E4
- DCE1EB
- E7EBF2
- F3F5F8
Tones
- 8796B0
- 8694AA
- 8591A4
- 858E9E
- 848B98
- 838892
- 82868C
- 818386
Shades
- 6E7D96
- 606D84
- 525E71
- 454E5E
- 373E4B
- 292F38
- 1B1F26
- 0E1013
#899CBC Color Patterns
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#899CBC Gingham Checks
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#899CBC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#899CBC Polka Dots Pattern
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#899CBC Honeycomb Pattern
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#899CBC Leaves Pattern
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#899CBC Houndstooth Pattern
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#899CBC Trellis Pattern
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#899CBC 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.
