#9BBEA9 Hex Code
Color Name: Cambridge Blue
What is hex #9BBEA9 Color?
The color name of hex code #9BBEA9 is Cambridge Blue. The RGB values are (155, 190, 169) which means it is composed of
30% red, 37% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:18 M:0 Y:11 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9BBEA9 has a hue of 144°, 18% saturation and a brightness value of 75%.
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 #9BBEA9 Color Codes
| Color Name | Cambridge Blue |
| RGB Values | (155, 190, 169) |
| CMYK Values | (18%, 0%, 11%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (144°, 18%, 75%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CC99 |
| Inverse Color | #644156 [Eggplant] |
| Closest Pantone® | 558 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #BE9BB0 [Pastel Purple] |
| #9BBEA9 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ABABAB |
| Desaturated | #ADADAD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B1B1B1 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B5B5B5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D4D4D4 |
Hex #9BBEA9 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9BBEA9 is #BE9BB0 which is called Pastel Purple. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #9BBEA9 color is offered by #BE9BB0. 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 #9BBEA9 are #9BBEBB and #9FBE9B, called Opal and Laurel Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9BBEA9 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 #9BBEA9 are #BB9BBE (Pastel Purple) and #BE9B9F (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
#9BBEA9 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A99BBE (Pastel Purple) and #BEA99B (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) along with #9BBEA9, 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 #9BBEA9 has #A99BBE (Pastel Purple), #BE9BB0 (Pastel Purple) and #B0BE9B (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 #9BBEA9 contains #9B9FBE (Cadet Grey), #BE9BB0 (Pastel Purple) and #BEBB9B (Khaki (HTML/CSS)). 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 #9BBEA9 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9BBEA9 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 9BBEA9 Color
Tints
AFCBBA- B9D2C3
- C3D8CB
- CDDFD4
- D7E5DD
- E1ECE5
- EBF2EE
- F5F9F6
Tones
- 96B2A1
- 93AB9D
- 90A599
- 8E9F95
- 8B9990
- 88938C
- 858C88
- 838684
Shades
- 7C9887
- 6D8576
- 5D7265
- 4E5F55
- 3E4C44
- 2F3933
- 1F2622
- 101311
#9BBEA9 Color Patterns
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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.
