#99FFFF Hex Code
Color Name: Waterspout
What is hex #99FFFF Color?
The color name of hex code #99FFFF is Waterspout. The RGB values are (153, 255, 255) which means it is composed of
23% red, 38% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:40 M:0 Y:0 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #99FFFF has a hue of 180°, 40% saturation and a brightness value of 100%.
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 #99FFFF Color Codes
| Color Name | Waterspout |
| RGB Values | (153, 255, 255) |
| CMYK Values | (40%, 0%, 0%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (180°, 40%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99FFFF |
| Inverse Color | #660000 [Blood Red] |
| Closest Pantone® | 304 C |
| Closest RAL | 9003 [Signal white] |
| Complementary Color | #FF9999 [Light Salmon Pink] |
| #99FFFF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #DDDDDD |
| Desaturated | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #E0E0E0 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #E9E9E9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #EDEDED |
Hex #99FFFF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #99FFFF is #FF9999 which is called Light Salmon Pink. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #99FFFF color is offered by #FF9999. 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 #99FFFF are #99CCFF and #99FFCC, called Baby Blue Eyes and Magic Mint, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #99FFFF 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 #99FFFF are #FF99CC (Pale Magenta-Pink) and #FFCC99 (Peach-Orange). 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
#99FFFF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #FF99FF (Rich Brilliant Lavender) and #FFFF99 (Canary) along with #99FFFF, 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 #99FFFF has #FF99FF (Rich Brilliant Lavender), #FF9999 (Light Salmon Pink) and #99FF99 (Mint 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 #99FFFF contains #CC99FF (Pale Violet), #FF9999 (Light Salmon Pink) and #CCFF99 (Menthol). 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 #99FFFF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #99FFFF 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 99FFFF Color
Tints
ADFFFF- B8FFFF
- C2FFFF
- CCFFFF
- D6FFFF
- E0FFFF
- EBFFFF
- F5FFFF
Tones
- 94E6E6
- 92D9D9
- 8FCCCC
- 8DC0C0
- 8AB3B3
- 88A6A6
- 859999
- 838D8D
Shades
- 7ACCCC
- 6BB3B3
- 5C9999
- 4D8080
- 3D6666
- 2E4D4D
- 1F3333
- 0F1A1A
#99FFFF Color Patterns
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#99FFFF Gingham Checks
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#99FFFF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#99FFFF Polka Dots Pattern
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#99FFFF Honeycomb Pattern
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#99FFFF Leaves Pattern
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#99FFFF Houndstooth Pattern
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#99FFFF Trellis Pattern
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#99FFFF Plaid Pattern
#99FFFF Color Interior Ideas
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#99FFFF Color Kitchen Wall Paint Idea
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.
