#FF9999 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Salmon Pink
What is hex #FF9999 Color?
The color name of hex code #FF9999 is Light Salmon Pink. The RGB values are (255, 153, 153) which means it is composed of
45% red, 27% green and 27% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:40 Y:40 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FF9999 has a hue of 0°, 40% saturation and a brightness value of 100%.
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 #FF9999 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Salmon Pink |
| RGB Values | (255, 153, 153) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 40%, 40%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 40%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FF9999 |
| Inverse Color | #006666 [Tropical Rain Forest] |
| Closest Pantone® | 1775 C |
| Closest RAL | 3015 [Light pink] |
| Complementary Color | #99FFFF [Waterspout] |
| #FF9999 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BBBBBB |
| Desaturated | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #AFAFAF |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D1D1D1 |
Hex #FF9999 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FF9999 is #99FFFF which is called Waterspout. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #FF9999 color is offered by #99FFFF. 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 #FF9999 are #FFCC99 and #FF99CC, called Peach-Orange and Pale Magenta-Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FF9999 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 #FF9999 are #99FFCC (Magic Mint) and #99CCFF (Baby Blue Eyes). 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
#FF9999 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #99FF99 (Mint Green) and #9999FF (Maximum Blue Purple) along with #FF9999, 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 #FF9999 has #99FF99 (Mint Green), #99FFFF (Waterspout) and #FF99FF (Rich Brilliant Lavender). 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 #FF9999 contains #CCFF99 (Menthol), #99FFFF (Waterspout) and #CC99FF (Pale Violet). 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 #FF9999 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FF9999 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 FF9999 Color
Tints
FFADAD- FFB8B8
- FFC2C2
- FFCCCC
- FFD6D6
- FFE0E0
- FFEBEB
- FFF5F5
Tones
- E69494
- D99292
- CC8F8F
- C08D8D
- B38A8A
- A68888
- 998585
- 8D8383
Shades
- CC7A7A
- B36B6B
- 995C5C
- 804D4D
- 663D3D
- 4D2E2E
- 331F1F
- 1A0F0F
#FF9999 Color Patterns
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#FF9999 Gingham Checks
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#FF9999 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#FF9999 Polka Dots Pattern
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#FF9999 Honeycomb Pattern
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#FF9999 Leaves Pattern
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#FF9999 Houndstooth Pattern
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#FF9999 Trellis Pattern
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#FF9999 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.
