Carolina Blue
Meet Carolina Blue, #99BADD, a shade that balances serene softness with a distinct digital crispness. Its gentle saturation gives it a friendly, approachable quality, yet it holds its own without fading into the background, making it a versatile choice for modern interfaces.
Carolina Blue Code Conversions
HEX
#99BADD
LAB
74, -3, -21
RGB
153, 186, 221
XYZ
43.7, 47.1, 75.2
HSL
211°, 50%, 73%
LCH
74, 21, 262°
HSB
211°, 31%, 87%
LUV
74, -18, -33
HWB
211°, 60%, 13%
Carolina Blue Color Harmonies
Analogous
Sitting next to each other on the color wheel, analogous colors create a unified and tranquil look when paired with Carolina Blue.
Complementary
Found directly across from Carolina Blue on the color wheel, complementary colors produce a vibrant and energetic pairing due to their strong contrast.
Split Complementary
A split complementary palette pairs Carolina Blue with the two colors adjacent to its direct opposite, creating a high-contrast look with less tension.
Triadic
A triadic scheme pairs Carolina Blue with two other colors equally spaced on the color wheel, creating a vibrant and high-contrast palette.
Tetradic
For Carolina Blue, a tetradic palette combines two sets of complementary colors, creating a rectangular relationship on the color wheel for versatile, high-contrast designs.
Square
A square color scheme pairs Carolina Blue with three other colors, all equidistant on the color wheel, creating a vibrant, high-contrast palette.
Carolina Blue Contrast Simulation
Carolina Blue Color Variations
Shades
By adding black to Carolina Blue, you create shades that add depth and weight.
Tints
Tints of Carolina Blue are created by adding white, resulting in lighter, softer variations.
Tones
Tones of Carolina Blue are made by adding gray, which softens the color’s saturation.
Hues
Hues are variations of Carolina Blue that differ in temperature or intensity, affecting design moods.
What Interfaces Use Colors Like Carolina Blue?
