#99B8BC Hex Code
Color Name: Cadet Blue (Crayola)
What is hex #99B8BC Color?
The color name of hex code #99B8BC is Cadet Blue (Crayola). The RGB values are (153, 184, 188) which means it is composed of
29% red, 35% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:19 M:2 Y:0 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #99B8BC has a hue of 187°, 19% 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 #99B8BC Color Codes
| Color Name | Cadet Blue (Crayola) |
| RGB Values | (153, 184, 188) |
| CMYK Values | (19%, 2%, 0%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (187°, 19%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #664743 [Rose Ebony] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5503 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #BC9D99 [Tuscany] |
| #99B8BC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #AFAFAF |
| Desaturated | #ABABAB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #AFAFAF |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B2B2B2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D2D2D2 |
Hex #99B8BC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #99B8BC is #BC9D99 which is called Tuscany. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #99B8BC color is offered by #BC9D99. 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 #99B8BC are #99A7BC and #99BCAF, called Pewter Blue and Cambridge Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #99B8BC 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 #99B8BC are #BC99A7 (Lilac Luster) and #BCAF99 (Khaki (HTML/CSS)). 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
#99B8BC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BC99B8 (Pastel Purple) and #B8BC99 (Laurel Green) along with #99B8BC, 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 #99B8BC has #BC99B8 (Pastel Purple), #BC9D99 (Tuscany) and #99BC9D (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 #99B8BC contains #AF99BC (Pastel Purple), #BC9D99 (Tuscany) and #A7BC99 (Laurel 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 #99B8BC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #99B8BC 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 99B8BC Color
Tints
ADC6C9- B8CDD0
- C2D4D7
- CCDCDE
- D6E3E4
- E0EAEB
- EBF1F2
- F5F8F8
Tones
- 94ADB0
- 92A7AA
- 8FA2A4
- 8D9C9E
- 8A9698
- 889192
- 858B8C
- 838686
Shades
- 7A9396
- 6B8184
- 5C6E71
- 4D5C5E
- 3D4A4B
- 2E3738
- 1F2526
- 0F1213
#99B8BC Color Patterns
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#99B8BC Honeycomb Pattern
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#99B8BC Houndstooth Pattern
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#99B8BC 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.
