Color Name: Celtic Blue
Hex Color Code: #246BCE
RGB Color Code: RGB(36, 107, 206)
CMYK Values*: 82.5%, 48.1%, 0.0%, 19.2%
Color Family (Hue): Blue






What color is Celtic Blue?

Celtic Blue color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Celtic Blue is #246BCE, and the RGB color code is RGB(36, 107, 206).

In the RGB color model, Celtic Blue has a red value of 36, a green value of 107, and a blue value of 206. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 82.5% cyan, 48.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 19.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 214.9° (degrees), 70.2 % saturation, and 47.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Celtic Blue has a hue of 214.9° (degrees), 82.5 % saturation and 80.8 % brightness/value.


Celtic Blue is cool or warm?

The color Celtic Blue is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Celtic Blue?

Celtic Blue has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a medium 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


Celtic Blue color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(36, 107, 206)
Red
36 (14.1%)
Green
107 (42.0%)
Blue
206 (80.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
82.52%
Magenta
48.06%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
19.22%

HSL

HSL(214.94deg, 70.2 %, 47.5 %)

Hue
214.94°
Saturation
70.25 %.
Lightness
47.45 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 49, 159)
Red
34 (13.2%)
Yellow
49 (19.2%)
Blue
159 (62.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
214.94°
Saturation
82.52 %.
Brightness / Value
80.78 %.

HWB

H: 214.94°

W: 14.12 %

B: 19.22 %

XYZ

X : 17.13

Y : 15.35

Z : 60.45

YXY

Y1 : 15.35

X : 0.18

Y2 : 0.17

CMY

C : 85.88%

M : 58.04%

Y : 19.22%


LRV

~ 15.3 %

Munsell Color System

1.5PB 4.4/15.8

CIE-Lab

L : 46.11

A : 14.71

B : -57.3

CIE-Lch

L : 46.11

C : 59.16

H : 284.4

CIE-Luv

L : 46.11

U : -22.8

V : -87.59

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.17

A : 9.48

B : -64.07






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Celtic Blue


Here are the colors similar to Celtic Blue . 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.



#306AC0
YInMn Blue
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#0066CC
Bright Navy Blue
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#446CCF
Han Blue (Chinese Plue)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Celtic Blue color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Celtic Blue to Pantone PMS


#2D68C4
PANTONE 2386 C
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#006AC6
PANTONE 2175 C
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#0762C8
PANTONE 2387 C
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#0072CE
PANTONE 285 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Celtic Blue color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Celtic Blue to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Celtic Blue color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Celtic Blue to RAL Design




Pantone TPX


Celtic Blue color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of Celtic Blue to Pantone TPX


#5072A7
Blue Yonder
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Celtic Blue color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Celtic Blue to British Standard 4800


#3876AB
BS 20-E-53 - Blue
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Celtic Blue color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Celtic Blue to RAL Classic


#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#0A66C2
Linkedin Blue
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#0071CE
Walmart Blue
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)





Paint similar to Celtic Blue


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Celtic Blue . 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.


Dunn-Edwards


Celtic Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Celtic Blue to Dunn-Edwards


#326AB1
Dover Straits (DE 5866)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#4470B0
Pacific Blues (DET 586)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#186DB6
Beautiful Blue (DEA 136)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#466F97
Postwar Boom (DET 584)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Celtic Blue color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Celtic Blue to PPG Paints


#356FAD
Nocturne Shade (PPG1244-6)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#2863AD
Rainbow Bright (PPG1243-7)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#5072B1
Cenote (PPG17-02)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#3C7AC2
Royal Plume (PPG1243-6)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


Behr


Celtic Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Celtic Blue to Behr


#2B6BAA
Electric Blue (MQ4-24)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#496EAD
New Age Blue (PPU15-05)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#366FA6
Mega Blue (P520-6)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#4467A7
Indigo Batik (P530-6)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Celtic Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Celtic Blue to Benjamin Moore


#3D74AC
Athens Blue (797)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#0066B1
Big Country Blue (2066-30)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#396998
Old Glory (811)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#3862A3
Mosaic (CC-874)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)


Valspar


Celtic Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Celtic Blue to Valspar


#2B63A0
Zydeco (V036-3)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#28679E
In the Nick (8001-44F)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#557AB1
Deepest Periwinkle (P074)
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#0169A7
Peek-A-Boo Blue (4007-10C)
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Celtic Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Celtic Blue to Sherwin Williams


#4E739F
Lupine (SW 6810)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#016EA7
Blue Chip (SW 6959)
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)
#4C6B8A
Revel Blue (SW 6530)
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)
#015F97
Hyper Blue (SW 6965)
ΔE - 8.67 (91.3% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Celtic Blue - #246BCE color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

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 Celtic Blue - #246BCE color



Website mockup example for Celtic Blue - #246BCE color



T-Shirt mockup example for Celtic Blue - #246BCE color


Chart visualization example with Celtic Blue - #246BCE color



Celtic Blue - #246BCE Color Images and Patterns


Celtic Blue Color vintage style bedroom interior
Celtic Blue Color cozy coffee corner interior
Celtic Blue Color modern minimalist living room interior
Celtic Blue Color dining room design
Celtic Blue Color exterior design modern house with walkway
Celtic Blue Color modular kitchen design