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#99B6B9 Hex Code

Color Name: Cambridge Blue

What is hex #99B6B9 Color?

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The color name of hex code #99B6B9 is Cambridge Blue. The RGB values are (153, 182, 185) which means it is composed of 29% red, 35% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:17 M:2 Y:0 K:28. In the HSV/HSB scale, #99B6B9 has a hue of 186°, 17% saturation and a brightness value of 73%.
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 #99B6B9 Color Codes

Color NameCambridge Blue
RGB Values(153, 182, 185)
CMYK Values(17%, 2%, 0%, 28%)
HSV/HSB Values(186°, 17%, 73%)
Closest Web Safe#99CCCC
Inverse Color#664946 [Rose Ebony]
Closest Pantone®5503 C
Closest RAL6027 [Light green]
Complementary Color#B99C99 [Tuscany]
#99B6B9 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#ADADAD
Desaturated#A9A9A9
Weighted Average (Most Common)#AEAEAE
Weighted Average (Luma)#B0B0B0
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#D1D1D1

Hex #99B6B9 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 99B6B9. Complementary color is B99C99

Complementary Palette

The complement of #99B6B9 is #B99C99 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 #99B6B9 color is offered by #B99C99. 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 (99B6B9, 99A6B9 and 99B9AC)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #99B6B9 are #99A6B9 and #99B9AC, called Cadet Grey and Cambridge Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #99B6B9 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 (99B6B9, B999A6 and B9AC99)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #99B6B9 are #B999A6 (Lilac Luster) and #B9AC99 (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 (99B6B9, B999B6 and B6B999)

Triadic Palette

#99B6B9 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B999B6 (Pastel Purple) and #B6B999 (Laurel Green) along with #99B6B9, 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 (99B6B9, B999B6, B99C99 and 99B99C)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #99B6B9 has #B999B6 (Pastel Purple), #B99C99 (Tuscany) and #99B99C (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 (99B6B9, AC99B9, B99C99 and A6B999)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #99B6B9 contains #AC99B9 (Glossy Grape), #B99C99 (Tuscany) and #A6B999 (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 #99B6B9 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #99B6B9 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 99B6B9 Color

Tints

  • Transparent ADC5C7ADC5C7
  • Transparent B8CCCEB8CCCE
  • Transparent C2D3D5C2D3D5
  • Transparent CCDBDCCCDBDC
  • Transparent D6E2E3D6E2E3
  • Transparent E0E9EAE0E9EA
  • Transparent EBF0F1EBF0F1
  • Transparent F5F8F8F5F8F8

Tones

  • Transparent 94ABAE94ABAE
  • Transparent 92A6A892A6A8
  • Transparent 8FA0A28FA0A2
  • Transparent 8D9B9D8D9B9D
  • Transparent 8A96978A9697
  • Transparent 889091889091
  • Transparent 858B8B858B8B
  • Transparent 838586838586

Shades

  • Transparent 7A92947A9294
  • Transparent 6B7F826B7F82
  • Transparent 5C6D6F5C6D6F
  • Transparent 4D5B5D4D5B5D
  • Transparent 3D494A3D494A
  • Transparent 2E37382E3738
  • Transparent 1F24251F2425
  • Transparent 0F12130F1213

#99B6B9 Color Patterns

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    #99B6B9 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.