#9BBFCC Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Sky Blue
What is hex #9BBFCC Color?
The color name of hex code #9BBFCC is Dark Sky Blue. The RGB values are (155, 191, 204) which means it is composed of
28% red, 35% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:24 M:6 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9BBFCC has a hue of 196°, 24% 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 #9BBFCC Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Sky Blue |
| RGB Values | (155, 191, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (24%, 6%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (196°, 24%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #644033 [Van Dyke Brown] |
| Closest Pantone® | 644 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #CCA89B [Khaki (HTML/CSS)] |
| #9BBFCC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B7B7B7 |
| Desaturated | #B4B4B4 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B6B6B6 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #9BBFCC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9BBFCC is #CCA89B 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 #9BBFCC color is offered by #CCA89B. 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 #9BBFCC are #9BA7CC and #9BCCC1, called Blue Bell and Opal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9BBFCC 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 #9BBFCC are #CC9BA7 (Parrot Pink) and #CCC19B (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
#9BBFCC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CC9BBF (Pastel Violet) and #BFCC9B (Dark Vanilla) along with #9BBFCC, 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 #9BBFCC has #CC9BBF (Pastel Violet), #CCA89B (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #9BCCA8 (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 #9BBFCC contains #C19BCC (Pastel Violet), #CCA89B (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #A7CC9B (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 #9BBFCC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9BBFCC 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 9BBFCC Color
Tints
AFCCD6- B9D2DB
- C3D9E0
- CDDFE6
- D7E5EB
- E1ECF0
- EBF2F5
- F5F9FA
Tones
- 96B2BD
- 93ACB5
- 90A6AE
- 8EA0A6
- 8B999E
- 889397
- 858D8F
- 838688
Shades
- 7C99A3
- 6D868F
- 5D737A
- 4E6066
- 3E4C52
- 2F393D
- 1F2629
- 101314
#9BBFCC Color Patterns
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#9BBFCC Gingham Checks
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#9BBFCC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#9BBFCC Polka Dots Pattern
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#9BBFCC Honeycomb Pattern
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#9BBFCC Leaves Pattern
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#9BBFCC Houndstooth Pattern
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#9BBFCC Trellis Pattern
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#9BBFCC 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.
