#99C6B3 Hex Code
Color Name: Cambridge Blue
What is hex #99C6B3 Color?
The color name of hex code #99C6B3 is Cambridge Blue. The RGB values are (153, 198, 179) which means it is composed of
29% red, 37% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:23 M:0 Y:10 K:22. In the HSV/HSB scale, #99C6B3 has a hue of 155°, 23% saturation and a brightness value of 78%.
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 #99C6B3 Color Codes
| Color Name | Cambridge Blue |
| RGB Values | (153, 198, 179) |
| CMYK Values | (23%, 0%, 10%, 22%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (155°, 23%, 78%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #66394C [Halayà Úbe] |
| Closest Pantone® | 558 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #C699AC [Tuscany] |
| #99C6B3 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B1B1B1 |
| Desaturated | #B0B0B0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B6B6B6 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BBBBBB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D7D7D7 |
Hex #99C6B3 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #99C6B3 is #C699AC 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 #99C6B3 color is offered by #C699AC. 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 #99C6B3 are #99C3C6 and #99C69D, called Opal and Eton Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #99C6B3 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 #99C6B3 are #C699C3 (Pastel Violet) and #C69D99 (Tuscany). 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
#99C6B3 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B399C6 (Pastel Purple) and #C6B399 (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) along with #99C6B3, 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 #99C6B3 has #B399C6 (Pastel Purple), #C699AC (Tuscany) and #ACC699 (Laurel 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 #99C6B3 contains #9D99C6 (Blue Bell), #C699AC (Tuscany) and #C3C699 (Sage). 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 #99C6B3 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #99C6B3 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 99C6B3 Color
Tints
ADD1C2- B8D7CA
- C2DDD1
- CCE3D9
- D6E8E1
- E0EEE8
- EBF4F0
- F5F9F7
Tones
- 94B8A9
- 92B1A4
- 8FAA9F
- 8DA39A
- 8A9C94
- 88958F
- 858E8A
- 838785
Shades
- 7A9E8F
- 6B8B7D
- 5C776B
- 4D635A
- 3D4F48
- 2E3B36
- 1F2824
- 0F1412
#99C6B3 Color Patterns
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#99C6B3 Honeycomb Pattern
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#99C6B3 Leaves Pattern
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#99C6B3 Houndstooth Pattern
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#99C6B3 Trellis Pattern
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#99C6B3 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.
