#999CCC Hex Color Code

#999CCC

The Hexadecimal Color #999CCC is a contrast shade of Dark Gray. #999CCC RGB value is rgb(153, 156, 204). RGB Color Model of #999CCC consists of 60% red, 61% green and 80% blue. HSL color Mode of #999CCC has 236°(degrees) Hue, 33% Saturation and 70% Lightness. #999CCC color has an wavelength of 471.40741nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #999CCC is #CCCCFF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #999CCC is #99C. The Closest Color to #999CCC is #A9A9A9. Official Name of #999CCC Hex Code is Blue Bell. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #999CCC is 25 Cyan 24 Magenta 0 Yellow 20 Black and #999CCC CMY is 25, 24, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #999CCC is hsl(236,33,70, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(236, 25, 80). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #999CCC is 35.92, 34.91, 61.96.
Hex8 Value of #999CCC is #999CCCFF. Decimal Value of #999CCC is 10067148 and Octal Value of #999CCC is 46316314. Binary Value of #999CCC is 10011001, 10011100, 11001100 and Android of #999CCC is 4288257228 / 0xff999ccc. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #999CCC is 0.271, 0.263, 0.263 and YIQ Color Space of #999CCC is 160.575, -17.2101, 14.3031. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #999CCC is 31.26, 34.36, 61.51. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #999CCC is 65.68, 9.43, -24.91. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #999CCC is 65.68, -4.35, -40.02. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #999CCC is 65.68, 26.64, 290.73. Hunter Lab variable of #999CCC is 59.08, 5.12, -20.82.

#999CCC - Blue Bell Color Image
#999CCC - Blue Bell Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #999CCC

RGB Percentages of #999CCC

60%
61%
80%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #999CCC

60.0%
61.11%
80.0%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #999CCC

25%
24%
0%
20%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #999CCC

To get 25% Saturated #999CCC Color, you need to convert the hex color #999CCC to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #999CCC hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #999CCC

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #999CCC

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #999CCC

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #999CCC to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #999CCC to it's the darkest color.

#999CCC Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(153, 156, 204)
RGB Percent 60%, 61%, 80%
RYB 153.0, 155.83, 204.0
CMYK 25, 24, 0, 20
CMY 25, 24, 0
HSL hsl(236, 33%, 70%)
HSLA hsl(236, 33%, 70%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(236, 25, 80)
XYZ 35.92, 34.91, 61.96
Hex8 Value #999CCCFF
Decimal Value 10067148
Octal Value 46316314
Binary Value 10011001,10011100,11001100
Android 4288257228 / 0xff999ccc
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(236, 33%, 70%)
xyY 0.271, 0.263, 34.908
YIQ 160.575, -17.2101, 14.3031
LMS 31.26, 34.36, 61.51
CieLAB 65.68, 9.43, -24.91
CieLUV : LCHuv 65.68, -4.35, -40.02
CieLCH : LCHab 65.68, 26.64, 290.73
Hunter Lab 59.08, 5.12, -20.82
YUV 160.575, 21.37, -6.65
YDbDr 160.575, 65.33, 14.42
YCbCr 153.91, 149.53, 123.25
YCoCg 167.25, 178.5, -11.25
YPbPr 160.57, 24.51, -5.4
Munsell Color System 12100.79 121.15/268.62

#999CCC HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#999CCC as Background:

The greatest gift is a passion for reading. It is cheap, it consoles, it distracts, it excites, it gives you knowledge of the world and experience of a wide kind. It is a moral illumination.

Elizabeth Hardwick
<p style="background: #999CCC">…</p>

#999CCC as Text Color:

Science does not mean an idle resting upon a body of certain knowledge; it means unresting endeavor and continually progressing development toward an end which the poetic intuition may apprehend, but which the intellect can never fully grasp.

Max Planck
<p style="color: #999CCC">…</p>

#999CCC as Text Shadow:

It is not enough to have knowledge; one must apply it. It is not enough to have wishes; one must also accomplish it.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #999CCC">…</p>

#999CCC as Linear Gradient:

It has long been recognized that an essential element in protecting human rights was a widespread knowledge among the population of what their rights are and how they can be defended.

Boutros Boutros-Ghali
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #999CCC)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #999CCC?

RGB Value for #999CCC is rgb(153, 156, 204).

What is the RGB percentage of #999CCC?

RGB percentage for #999CCC is 60% Red 61% Green 80% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #999CCC?

CMYK Color Model of #999CCC is 25 Cyan 24 Magenta 0 Yellow 20 Black.

What is the HSL value of #999CCC?

HSL Value of #999CCC is 236°(degrees) Hue 33 Saturation 70 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #999CCC?

HSV Value of #999CCC is 236 Hue 25 Saturation 80 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #999CCC?

XYZ Color Model of #999CCC is 35.92, 34.91, 61.96.