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#B3CAF5 Hex Code

Color Name: Pale Cornflower Blue

What is hex #B3CAF5 Color?

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The color name of hex code #B3CAF5 is Pale Cornflower Blue. The RGB values are (179, 202, 245) which means it is composed of 29% red, 32% green and 39% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:27 M:18 Y:0 K:4. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B3CAF5 has a hue of 219°, 27% saturation and a brightness value of 96%.
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 #B3CAF5 Color Codes

Color NamePale Cornflower Blue
RGB Values(179, 202, 245)
CMYK Values(27%, 18%, 0%, 4%)
HSV/HSB Values(219°, 27%, 96%)
Closest Web Safe#CCCCFF
Inverse Color#4C350A [Pineapple]
Closest Pantone®2708 C
Closest RAL7047 [Telegrey 4]
Complementary Color#F5DEB3 [Wheat]
#B3CAF5 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#D1D1D1
Desaturated#D4D4D4
Weighted Average (Most Common)#C8C8C8
Weighted Average (Luma)#C8C8C8
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#DEDEDE

Hex #B3CAF5 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of B3CAF5. Complementary color is F5DEB3

Complementary Palette

The complement of #B3CAF5 is #F5DEB3 which is called Wheat. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B3CAF5 color is offered by #F5DEB3. 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.

B3CAF5 F5DEB3
Analogous color palette with (B3CAF5, BDB3F5 and B3EBF5)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #B3CAF5 are #BDB3F5 and #B3EBF5, called Vodka and Pale Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B3CAF5 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.

B3CAF5 BDB3F5 B3EBF5
Split Complementary color palette with (B3CAF5, F5BDB3 and EBF5B3)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #B3CAF5 are #F5BDB3 (Melon) and #EBF5B3 (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.

B3CAF5 F5BDB3 EBF5B3
Triadic color palette with (B3CAF5, F5B3CA and CAF5B3)

Triadic Palette

#B3CAF5 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #F5B3CA (Cameo Pink) and #CAF5B3 (Tea Green) along with #B3CAF5, 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.

B3CAF5 F5B3CA CAF5B3
Tetradic color palette with (B3CAF5, F5B3CA, F5DEB3 and B3F5DE)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #B3CAF5 has #F5B3CA (Cameo Pink), #F5DEB3 (Wheat) and #B3F5DE (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.

B3CAF5 F5B3CA F5DEB3 B3F5DE
Square color palette with (B3CAF5, F5B3EB, F5DEB3 and B3F5BD)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #B3CAF5 contains #F5B3EB (Light Hot Pink), #F5DEB3 (Wheat) and #B3F5BD (Magic Mint). 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.

B3CAF5 F5B3EB F5DEB3 B3F5BD
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Hex #B3CAF5 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #B3CAF5 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.

B3CAF5 D4B3F5 F5B3DD F5C2B3 F0F5B3 B7F5B3 B3F5E7

Tints, Tones & Shades of B3CAF5 Color

Tints

  • Transparent C2D5F7C2D5F7
  • Transparent CADAF8CADAF8
  • Transparent D1DFF9D1DFF9
  • Transparent D9E5FAD9E5FA
  • Transparent E1EAFBE1EAFB
  • Transparent E8EFFCE8EFFC
  • Transparent F0F4FDF0F4FD
  • Transparent F7FAFEF7FAFE

Tones

  • Transparent A9BBDEA9BBDE
  • Transparent A4B4D2A4B4D2
  • Transparent 9FACC69FACC6
  • Transparent 9AA5BB9AA5BB
  • Transparent 949EAF949EAF
  • Transparent 8F96A38F96A3
  • Transparent 8A8F978A8F97
  • Transparent 85878C85878C

Shades

  • Transparent 8FA2C48FA2C4
  • Transparent 7D8DAC7D8DAC
  • Transparent 6B79936B7993
  • Transparent 5A657B5A657B
  • Transparent 485162485162
  • Transparent 363D4A363D4A
  • Transparent 242831242831
  • Transparent 121419121419

#B3CAF5 Color Patterns

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    #B3CAF5 Leaves Pattern

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    #B3CAF5 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #B3CAF5 Trellis Pattern

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    #B3CAF5 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.