#B3C6CC Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Blue
What is hex #B3C6CC Color?
The color name of hex code #B3C6CC is Pastel Blue. The RGB values are (179, 198, 204) which means it is composed of
31% red, 34% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:12 M:3 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B3C6CC has a hue of 194°, 12% 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 #B3C6CC Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Blue |
| RGB Values | (179, 198, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (12%, 3%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (194°, 12%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #4C3933 [Dark Lava] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5513 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #CCB9B3 [Pale Silver] |
| #B3C6CC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C2C2C2 |
| Desaturated | #C0C0C0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C1C1C1 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C2C2C2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DBDBDB |
Hex #B3C6CC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B3C6CC is #CCB9B3 which is called Pale Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B3C6CC color is offered by #CCB9B3. 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 #B3C6CC are #B3BACC and #B3CCC6, called Pastel Blue and Jet Stream, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B3C6CC 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 #B3C6CC are #CCB3BA (Pale Silver) and #CCC6B3 (Pale Silver). 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
#B3C6CC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CCB3C6 (Pink Lavender) and #C6CCB3 (Pale Silver) along with #B3C6CC, 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 #B3C6CC has #CCB3C6 (Pink Lavender), #CCB9B3 (Pale Silver) and #B3CCB9 (Opal). 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 #B3C6CC contains #C6B3CC (Lavender Gray), #CCB9B3 (Pale Silver) and #BACCB3 (Ash Gray). 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 #B3C6CC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B3C6CC 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 B3C6CC Color
Tints
C2D1D6- CAD7DB
- D1DDE0
- D9E3E6
- E1E8EB
- E8EEF0
- F0F4F5
- F7F9FA
Tones
- A9B8BD
- A4B1B5
- 9FAAAE
- 9AA3A6
- 949C9E
- 8F9597
- 8A8E8F
- 858788
Shades
- 8F9EA3
- 7D8B8F
- 6B777A
- 5A6366
- 484F52
- 363B3D
- 242829
- 121414
#B3C6CC Color Patterns
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#B3C6CC Gingham Checks
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#B3C6CC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B3C6CC Polka Dots Pattern
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#B3C6CC Honeycomb Pattern
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#B3C6CC Leaves Pattern
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#B3C6CC Houndstooth Pattern
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#B3C6CC Trellis Pattern
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#B3C6CC 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.
