#B3C8EC Hex Code
Color Name: Pale Cornflower Blue
What is hex #B3C8EC Color?
The color name of hex code #B3C8EC is Pale Cornflower Blue. The RGB values are (179, 200, 236) which means it is composed of
29% red, 33% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:24 M:15 Y:0 K:8. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B3C8EC has a hue of 218°, 24% saturation and a brightness value of 93%.
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 #B3C8EC Color Codes
| Color Name | Pale Cornflower Blue |
| RGB Values | (179, 200, 236) |
| CMYK Values | (24%, 15%, 0%, 8%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (218°, 24%, 93%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCFF |
| Inverse Color | #4C3713 [Pineapple] |
| Closest Pantone® | 658 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #ECD7B3 [Cookies And Cream] |
| #B3C8EC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CDCDCD |
| Desaturated | #D0D0D0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C6C6C6 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C6C6C6 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DDDDDD |
Hex #B3C8EC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B3C8EC is #ECD7B3 which is called Cookies And Cream. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B3C8EC color is offered by #ECD7B3. 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 #B3C8EC are #BBB3EC and #B3E5EC, called Vodka and Blizzard Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B3C8EC 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 #B3C8EC are #ECBBB3 (Desert Sand) and #E5ECB3 (Pale Spring Bud). 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
#B3C8EC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ECB3C8 (Cameo Pink) and #C8ECB3 (Tea Green) along with #B3C8EC, 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 #B3C8EC has #ECB3C8 (Cameo Pink), #ECD7B3 (Cookies And Cream) and #B3ECD7 (Magic Mint). 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 #B3C8EC contains #ECB3E5 (Thistle (Crayola)), #ECD7B3 (Cookies And Cream) and #B3ECBB (Celadon). 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 #B3C8EC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B3C8EC 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 B3C8EC Color
Tints
C2D3F0- CAD9F2
- D1DEF4
- D9E4F6
- E1E9F7
- E8EFF9
- F0F4FB
- F7FAFD
Tones
- A9BAD6
- A4B2CC
- 9FABC1
- 9AA4B6
- 949DAB
- 8F96A0
- 8A8E96
- 85878B
Shades
- 8FA0BD
- 7D8CA5
- 6B788E
- 5A6476
- 48505E
- 363C47
- 24282F
- 121418
#B3C8EC Color Patterns
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#B3C8EC Gingham Checks
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#B3C8EC Honeycomb Pattern
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#B3C8EC Leaves Pattern
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#B3C8EC Houndstooth Pattern
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#B3C8EC Trellis Pattern
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#B3C8EC 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.
