Air Force Blue (USAF) Color
| Color Name: | Air Force Blue (USAF) |
| Hex Color Code: | #00308F |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(0, 48, 143) |
| CMYK Values*: | 100.0%, 66.4%, 0.0%, 43.9% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Air Force Blue (USAF)?
Air Force Blue (USAF) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Air Force Blue (USAF) is #00308F, and the RGB color code is RGB(0, 48, 143).
In the RGB color model, Air Force Blue (USAF) has a red value of 0, a green value of 48, and a blue value of 143. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 66.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 43.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 219.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 28.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Air Force Blue (USAF) has a hue of 219.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 56.1 % brightness/value.
Air Force Blue (USAF) is cool or warm?
The color Air Force Blue (USAF) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Air Force Blue (USAF)?
Air Force Blue (USAF) has an LRV of nearly 4. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
Air Force Blue (USAF) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(0, 48, 143)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
48 (18.8%)
Blue
143 (56.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
66.43%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
43.92%
HSL
HSL(219.86deg, 100.0 %, 28.0 %)
Hue
219.86°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
28.04 %.
RYB
RYB(91, 113, 223)
Red
91 (35.7%)
Yellow
113 (44.5%)
Blue
223 (87.4%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
219.86°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
56.08 %.
HWB
H: 219.86°
W: 0.00 %
B: 43.92 %
XYZ
X : 6.01
Y : 4.1
Z : 26.46
YXY
Y1 : 4.1
X : 0.16
Y2 : 0.11
CMY
C : 100.00%
M : 81.18%
Y : 43.92%
LRV
~ 4.1 %
Munsell Color System
4.3PB 2.3/13.1
CIE-Lab
L : 23.99
A : 26.88
B : -55.86
CIE-Lch
L : 23.99
C : 61.99
H : 295.7
CIE-Luv
L : 23.99
U : -10.61
V : -67.75
Hunter-Lab
L : 20.24
A : 17.62
B : -63.34
Similar Colors and Paints
Named colors similar to Air Force Blue (USAF)
Here are the colors similar to Air Force Blue (USAF) . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
Pantone PMS
Air Force Blue (USAF) color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Air Force Blue (USAF) to Pantone PMS
Pantone TCX
Air Force Blue (USAF) color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Air Force Blue (USAF) to Pantone TCX
RAL Classic
Air Force Blue (USAF) color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Air Force Blue (USAF) to RAL Classic
RAL Design
Air Force Blue (USAF) color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Air Force Blue (USAF) to RAL Design
Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag
Paint similar to Air Force Blue (USAF)
Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Air Force Blue (USAF) . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.
Benjamin Moore
Air Force Blue (USAF) color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Air Force Blue (USAF) to Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Air Force Blue (USAF) color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Air Force Blue (USAF) to Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Air Force Blue (USAF) color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Air Force Blue (USAF) to Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin Williams
Air Force Blue (USAF) color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Air Force Blue (USAF) to Sherwin Williams
PPG Paints
Air Force Blue (USAF) color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Air Force Blue (USAF) to PPG Paints
Behr
Air Force Blue (USAF) color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Air Force Blue (USAF) to Behr
Color Combinations
View more Air Force Blue (USAF) - #00308F color palettes and coordinating colors
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
Example Color Images and Mockup
Mobile app mockup example for Air Force Blue (USAF) - #00308F color
Website mockup example for Air Force Blue (USAF) - #00308F color
T-Shirt mockup example for Air Force Blue (USAF) - #00308F color
Chart visualization example with Air Force Blue (USAF) - #00308F color
Air Force Blue (USAF) - #00308F Color Images and Patterns
