#988FBA Hex Code
Color Name: Cool Grey
What is hex #988FBA Color?
The color name of hex code #988FBA is Cool Grey. The RGB values are (152, 143, 186) which means it is composed of
32% red, 30% green and 39% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:18 M:23 Y:0 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #988FBA has a hue of 253°, 23% saturation and a brightness value of 73%.
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 #988FBA Color Codes
| Color Name | Cool Grey |
| RGB Values | (152, 143, 186) |
| CMYK Values | (18%, 23%, 0%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (253°, 23%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #677045 [Boy Red] |
| Closest Pantone® | 666 C |
| Closest RAL | 7040 [Window grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B1BA8F [Sage] |
| #988FBA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A0A0A0 |
| Desaturated | #A5A5A5 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #969696 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #949494 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C2C2C2 |
Hex #988FBA Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #988FBA is #B1BA8F which is called Sage. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #988FBA color is offered by #B1BA8F. 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 #988FBA are #AE8FBA and #8F9CBA, called Glossy Grape and Cadet Grey, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #988FBA 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 #988FBA are #BAAE8F (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #9CBA8F (Dark Sea 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
#988FBA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BA988F (Rosy Brown) and #8FBA98 (Dark Sea Green) along with #988FBA, 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 #988FBA has #BA988F (Rosy Brown), #B1BA8F (Sage) and #8FB1BA (Pewter 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 #988FBA contains #BA8F9C (Tuscany), #B1BA8F (Sage) and #8FBAAE (Eton Blue). 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 #988FBA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #988FBA 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 988FBA Color
Tints
ADA5C8- B7B1CF
- C1BCD6
- CCC7DD
- D6D2E3
- E0DDEA
- EAE9F1
- F5F4F8
Tones
- 938CAE
- 918BA9
- 8E89A3
- 8C889D
- 8A8697
- 878591
- 85838C
- 828286
Shades
- 7A7295
- 6A6482
- 5B5670
- 4C485D
- 3D394A
- 2E2B38
- 1E1D25
- 0F0E13
#988FBA Color Patterns
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#988FBA Gingham Checks
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#988FBA Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#988FBA Polka Dots Pattern
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#988FBA Honeycomb Pattern
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#988FBA Leaves Pattern
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#988FBA Houndstooth Pattern
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#988FBA Trellis Pattern
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#988FBA Plaid Pattern
#988FBA 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.
