#989CCC Hex Code
Color Name: Ceil
What is hex #989CCC Color?
The color name of hex code #989CCC is Ceil. The RGB values are (152, 156, 204) which means it is composed of
30% red, 30% green and 40% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:26 M:24 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #989CCC has a hue of 235°, 25% 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 #989CCC Color Codes
| Color Name | Ceil |
| RGB Values | (152, 156, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (26%, 24%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (235°, 25%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #676333 [Mustard Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 271 C |
| Closest RAL | 7040 [Window grey] |
| Complementary Color | #CCC898 [Dark Vanilla] |
| #989CCC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ABABAB |
| Desaturated | #B2B2B2 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A0A0A0 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9F9F9F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C8C8C8 |
Hex #989CCC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #989CCC is #CCC898 which is called Dark Vanilla. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #989CCC color is offered by #CCC898. 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 #989CCC are #AE98CC and #98B6CC, called Light Pastel Purple and Wild Blue Yonder, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #989CCC 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 #989CCC are #CCAE98 (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #B6CC98 (Laurel 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
#989CCC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CC989C (Tuscany) and #9CCC98 (Eton Blue) along with #989CCC, 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 #989CCC has #CC989C (Tuscany), #CCC898 (Dark Vanilla) and #98CCC8 (Middle Blue Green). 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 #989CCC contains #CC98B6 (Pastel Violet), #CCC898 (Dark Vanilla) and #98CCAE (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 #989CCC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #989CCC 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 989CCC Color
Tints
ADB0D6- B7BADB
- C1C4E0
- CCCEE6
- D6D7EB
- E0E1F0
- EAEBF5
- F5F5FA
Tones
- 9396BD
- 9194B5
- 8E91AE
- 8C8EA6
- 8A8B9E
- 878897
- 85868F
- 828388
Shades
- 7A7DA3
- 6A6D8F
- 5B5E7A
- 4C4E66
- 3D3E52
- 2E2F3D
- 1E1F29
- 0F1014
#989CCC Color Patterns
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#989CCC Gingham Checks
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#989CCC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#989CCC Polka Dots Pattern
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#989CCC Honeycomb Pattern
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#989CCC Leaves Pattern
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#989CCC Houndstooth Pattern
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#989CCC Trellis Pattern
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#989CCC Plaid Pattern
#989CCC 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.
