#99BFCC Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Sky Blue
What is hex #99BFCC Color?
The color name of hex code #99BFCC is Dark Sky Blue. The RGB values are (153, 191, 204) which means it is composed of
28% red, 35% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:25 M:6 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #99BFCC has a hue of 195°, 25% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
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 #99BFCC Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Sky Blue |
| RGB Values | (153, 191, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (25%, 6%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (195°, 25%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #664033 [Van Dyke Brown] |
| Closest Pantone® | 644 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #CCA699 [Khaki (HTML/CSS)] |
| #99BFCC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B7B7B7 |
| Desaturated | #B3B3B3 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B5B5B5 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #99BFCC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #99BFCC is #CCA699 which is called Khaki (HTML/CSS). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #99BFCC color is offered by #CCA699. 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 #99BFCC are #99A6CC and #99CCC0, called Ceil and Turquoise Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #99BFCC 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 #99BFCC are #CC99A6 (Parrot Pink) and #CCC099 (Dark Vanilla). 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
#99BFCC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CC99BF (Pastel Violet) and #BFCC99 (Sage) along with #99BFCC, 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 #99BFCC has #CC99BF (Pastel Violet), #CCA699 (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #99CCA6 (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 #99BFCC contains #C099CC (Pastel Violet), #CCA699 (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #A6CC99 (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 #99BFCC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #99BFCC 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 99BFCC Color
Tints
ADCCD6- B8D2DB
- C2D9E0
- CCDFE6
- D6E5EB
- E0ECF0
- EBF2F5
- F5F9FA
Tones
- 94B2BD
- 92ACB5
- 8FA6AE
- 8DA0A6
- 8A999E
- 889397
- 858D8F
- 838688
Shades
- 7A99A3
- 6B868F
- 5C737A
- 4D6066
- 3D4C52
- 2E393D
- 1F2629
- 0F1314
#99BFCC Color Patterns
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#99BFCC Honeycomb Pattern
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#99BFCC Houndstooth Pattern
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#99BFCC 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.
