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#99B3B6 Hex Code

Color Name: Pewter Blue

What is hex #99B3B6 Color?

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The color name of hex code #99B3B6 is Pewter Blue. The RGB values are (153, 179, 182) which means it is composed of 30% red, 35% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:16 M:2 Y:0 K:29. In the HSV/HSB scale, #99B3B6 has a hue of 186°, 16% saturation and a brightness value of 71%.
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 #99B3B6 Color Codes

Color NamePewter Blue
RGB Values(153, 179, 182)
CMYK Values(16%, 2%, 0%, 29%)
HSV/HSB Values(186°, 16%, 71%)
Closest Web Safe#99CCCC
Inverse Color#664C49 [Liver]
Closest Pantone®5503 C
Closest RAL7038 [Agate grey]
Complementary Color#B69C99 [Tuscany]
#99B3B6 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#ABABAB
Desaturated#A8A8A8
Weighted Average (Most Common)#ACACAC
Weighted Average (Luma)#AEAEAE
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#D0D0D0

Hex #99B3B6 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 99B3B6. Complementary color is B69C99

Complementary Palette

The complement of #99B3B6 is #B69C99 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 #99B3B6 color is offered by #B69C99. 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.

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Analogous color palette with (99B3B6, 99A5B6 and 99B6AB)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #99B3B6 are #99A5B6 and #99B6AB, called Cadet Grey and Cambridge Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #99B3B6 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.

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Split Complementary color palette with (99B3B6, B699A5 and B6AB99)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #99B3B6 are #B699A5 (Lilac Luster) and #B6AB99 (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.

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Triadic color palette with (99B3B6, B699B3 and B3B699)

Triadic Palette

#99B3B6 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B699B3 (Pastel Purple) and #B3B699 (Laurel Green) along with #99B3B6, 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.

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Tetradic color palette with (99B3B6, B699B3, B69C99 and 99B69C)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #99B3B6 has #B699B3 (Pastel Purple), #B69C99 (Tuscany) and #99B69C (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.

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Square color palette with (99B3B6, AB99B6, B69C99 and A5B699)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #99B3B6 contains #AB99B6 (Glossy Grape), #B69C99 (Tuscany) and #A5B699 (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.

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Hex #99B3B6 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #99B3B6 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.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of 99B3B6 Color

Tints

  • Transparent ADC2C5ADC2C5
  • Transparent B8CACCB8CACC
  • Transparent C2D1D3C2D1D3
  • Transparent CCD9DBCCD9DB
  • Transparent D6E1E2D6E1E2
  • Transparent E0E8E9E0E8E9
  • Transparent EBF0F0EBF0F0
  • Transparent F5F7F8F5F7F8

Tones

  • Transparent 94A9AB94A9AB
  • Transparent 92A4A692A4A6
  • Transparent 8F9FA08F9FA0
  • Transparent 8D9A9B8D9A9B
  • Transparent 8A94968A9496
  • Transparent 888F90888F90
  • Transparent 858A8B858A8B
  • Transparent 838585838585

Shades

  • Transparent 7A8F927A8F92
  • Transparent 6B7D7F6B7D7F
  • Transparent 5C6B6D5C6B6D
  • Transparent 4D5A5B4D5A5B
  • Transparent 3D48493D4849
  • Transparent 2E36372E3637
  • Transparent 1F24241F2424
  • Transparent 0F12120F1212

#99B3B6 Color Patterns

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    #99B3B6 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #99B3B6 Trellis Pattern

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    #99B3B6 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.