#B9AFCC Hex Code
Color Name: Cadet Blue (Crayola)
What is hex #B9AFCC Color?
The color name of hex code #B9AFCC is Cadet Blue (Crayola). The RGB values are (185, 175, 204) which means it is composed of
33% red, 31% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:9 M:14 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B9AFCC has a hue of 261°, 14% 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 #B9AFCC Color Codes
| Color Name | Cadet Blue (Crayola) |
| RGB Values | (185, 175, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (9%, 14%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (261°, 14%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC99CC |
| Inverse Color | #465033 [Rifle Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5295 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C2CCAF [Pale Silver] |
| #B9AFCC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BCBCBC |
| Desaturated | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B5B5B5 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B3B3B3 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D3D3D3 |
Hex #B9AFCC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B9AFCC is #C2CCAF 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 #B9AFCC color is offered by #C2CCAF. 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 #B9AFCC are #C8AFCC and #AFB4CC, called Lilac and Cadet Blue (Crayola), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B9AFCC 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 #B9AFCC are #CCC8AF (Dark Vanilla) and #B4CCAF (Ash Gray). 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
#B9AFCC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CCB9AF (Dark Vanilla) and #AFCCB9 (Opal) along with #B9AFCC, 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 #B9AFCC has #CCB9AF (Dark Vanilla), #C2CCAF (Pale Silver) and #AFC2CC (Pastel 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 #B9AFCC contains #CCAFB4 (Silver Pink), #C2CCAF (Pale Silver) and #AFCCC8 (Pastel Blue). 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 #B9AFCC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B9AFCC 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 B9AFCC Color
Tints
C7BFD6- CEC7DB
- D5CFE0
- DCD7E6
- E3DFEB
- EAE7F0
- F1EFF5
- F8F7FA
Tones
- AEA6BD
- A8A1B5
- A29CAE
- 9D98A6
- 97939E
- 918E97
- 8B898F
- 868588
Shades
- 948CA3
- 827B8F
- 6F697A
- 5D5866
- 4A4652
- 38353D
- 252329
- 131214
#B9AFCC Color Patterns
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#B9AFCC Gingham Checks
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#B9AFCC Houndstooth Pattern
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#B9AFCC 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.
