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Cadet blue
What color is Cadet blue?
Cadet blue is a color name that was first used in English in 1892.
It is a light bluish-green color with the hexadecimal code #5F9EA0 and the RGB code 95, 158, 160.
Cadet blue is one of the many shades of bluish-gray that are associated with the military, indicated by the addition of "cadet" to the base color.
The name may have been inspired by the uniforms of the United States Military Academy at West Point, which have a similar hue.
Cadet blue is a cool and calm color that can create a sense of stability and reliability.
It is often used in interior design, fashion, and graphic design to convey a sense of sophistication and elegance.
Cadet blue can also be paired with other colors to create different effects.
For example, cadet blue and orange can create a contrast of warm and cool tones, while cadet blue and pink can create a soft and romantic mood.
Cadet blue is a versatile color that can be used for various purposes and occasions.
It can be a good choice for formal or casual wear, as well as for home or office decor.
Example of the palette with the Cadet blue color
![Palette with colors: Deep jungle green, Skobeloff and Cadet blue Picture with primary colors of Deep jungle green, Skobeloff, Cadet blue, Ash grey and Teal blue](/images/cadet-blue/living-room-with-a-blue-couch.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Cadet blue color
![Palette with colors: Anti-flash White, Onyx and Cadet blue Picture with primary colors of Anti-flash White, Onyx, Cadet blue, Pastel blue and Shadow](/images/cadet-blue/woman-in-a-leather-outfit-posing-for-a-picture-in-a-futuristic-cityscape.webp)
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What looks best in Cadet blue?
Example of the palette with the Cadet blue color
![Palette with colors: Cadet blue, Dark jungle green and Gainsboro Picture with primary colors of Cadet blue, Dark jungle green, Gainsboro, Hooker green and Shadow](/images/cadet-blue/living-room-with-a-couch-chair-of-cadet-blue-color.webp)
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