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UNICEF Blue Color

HEX #1CABE2 / RGB (28, 171, 226)

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What is UNICEF Blue Color?

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As per the official brand guide, UNICEF Blue color Pantone is Process Cyan. To print the color on standard printers, use CMYK values (100, 0, 0, 0), which have also been specified in the guide.
For digital artwork, UNICEF Blue hex color code is #1CABE2 with equivalent RGB (28, 171, 226). These can be used along with HSL values to display the color on web pages via HTML and CSS code.

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UNICEF Blue Color Codes

Hex Code#1CABE2
RGB Values(28, 171, 226)
CMYK Values(100%, 0%, 0%, 0%)
HSV/HSB Values(197°, 88%, 89%)
Closest Web Safe#3399CC
Inverse Color#E3541D [Flame]
Pantone®Process Cyan
Closest RAL5012 [Light blue]
Complementary Color#E2531C [Flame]
UNICEF Blue Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#8E8E8E
Desaturated#7F7F7F
Weighted Average (Most Common)#868686
Weighted Average (Luma)#919191
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#C0C0C0

UNICEF Blue Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 1CABE2. Complementary color is E2531C

Complementary Palette

The complement of UNICEF Blue is Flame with the hex code #E2531C. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #1CABE2 color is offered by #E2531C. 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.

1CABE2 E2531C
Analogous color palette with (1CABE2, 1C48E2 and 1CE2B6)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of UNICEF Blue (#1CABE2) are Palatinate Blue (#1C48E2) and Maximum Blue Green (#1CE2B6). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of UNICEF Blue with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

1CABE2 1C48E2 1CE2B6
Split Complementary color palette with (1CABE2, E21C48 and E2B61C)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of UNICEF Blue (#1CABE2) are #E21C48 (Spanish Crimson) and #E2B61C (Urobilin). 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.

1CABE2 E21C48 E2B61C
Triadic color palette with (1CABE2, E21CAB and ABE21C)

Triadic Palette

UNICEF Blue triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E21CAB (Frostbite) and #ABE21C (Vivid Lime Green) along with #1CABE2 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

1CABE2 E21CAB ABE21C
Tetradic color palette with (1CABE2, E21CAB, E2531C and 1CE253)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of UNICEF Blue has four colors - #E21CAB (Frostbite), #E2531C (Flame) and #1CE253 (Malachite) in addition to the base color (#1CABE2). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

1CABE2 E21CAB E2531C 1CE253
Square color palette with (1CABE2, B61CE2, E2531C and 48E21C)

Square Palette

UNICEF Blue square color palette has #B61CE2 (Vivid Mulberry), #E2531C (Flame) and #48E21C (Harlequin Green). 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.

1CABE2 B61CE2 E2531C 48E21C
Rainbow color

UNICEF Blue Color Rainbow Palette

Our UNICEF Blue rainbow color palette is based on the RGB 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.

1CAAE2 381CE2 E21CE2 E21C39 E2A91C 71E21C 1CE270

Tints, Tones & Shades of UNICEF Blue Color

Tints

  • Transparent 49BCE849BCE8
  • Transparent 60C4EB60C4EB
  • Transparent 77CDEE77CDEE
  • Transparent 8ED5F18ED5F1
  • Transparent A4DDF3A4DDF3
  • Transparent BBE6F6BBE6F6
  • Transparent D2EEF9D2EEF9
  • Transparent E8F7FCE8F7FC

Tones

  • Transparent 30A2CE30A2CE
  • Transparent 3A9EC53A9EC5
  • Transparent 449ABB449ABB
  • Transparent 4E96B14E96B1
  • Transparent 5891A75891A7
  • Transparent 628D9D628D9D
  • Transparent 6C89946C8994
  • Transparent 76848A76848A

Shades

  • Transparent 1689B51689B5
  • Transparent 14789E14789E
  • Transparent 116788116788
  • Transparent 0E56710E5671
  • Transparent 0B445A0B445A
  • Transparent 083344083344
  • Transparent 06222D06222D
  • Transparent 031117031117

UNICEF Blue Color Patterns

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    UNICEF Blue Gingham Checks

  • Transparent

    UNICEF Blue Vertical Stripes Pattern

  • Transparent

    UNICEF Blue Polka Dots Pattern

  • Transparent

    UNICEF Blue Honeycomb Pattern

  • Transparent

    UNICEF Blue Leaves Pattern

  • Transparent

    UNICEF Blue Houndstooth Pattern

  • Transparent

    UNICEF Blue Trellis Pattern

  • Transparent

    UNICEF Blue Plaid Pattern


UNICEF Blue Color Interior Ideas

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