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Cool black is a dark shade of blue.


What color is Cool Black?

Cool Black color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cool Black is #002E63, and the RGB color code is RGB(0, 46, 99).

In the RGB color model, Cool Black has a red value of 0, a green value of 46, and a blue value of 99. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 53.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 61.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 212.1° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 19.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cool Black has a hue of 212.1° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 38.8 % brightness/value.



Cool Black is cool or warm?

The color Cool Black is a cool color.



What is the LRV of Cool Black? (For interior and product design)

Cool Black has an LRV of nearly 3. 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.



Dark Color

Cool Black

Light Color


Compare LRV 3 of Cool Black with dark and light Color





Is Cool Black Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Cool Black meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 46, 99)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
46 (18.0%)
Blue
99 (38.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
53.54%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
61.18%

HSL

HSL(212.12deg, 100.0 %, 19.4 %)

Hue
212.12°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
19.41 %.

RYB

RYB(128, 157, 226)
Red
128 (50.1%)
Yellow
157 (61.5%)
Blue
226 (88.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
212.12°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
38.82 %.

HWB

H: 212.12°

W: 0.00 %

B: 61.18 %

XYZ

X : 3.23

Y : 2.85

Z : 12.19

YXY

Y1 : 2.85

X : 0.18

Y2 : 0.16

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 81.96%

Y : 61.18%


LRV

~ 2.9 %

Munsell Color System

3.9PB 1.8/7.8

CIE-Lab

L : 19.45

A : 9.12

B : -35.25

CIE-Lch

L : 19.45

C : 36.42

H : 284.51

CIE-Luv

L : 19.45

U : -10.49

V : -39.78

Hunter-Lab

L : 16.9

A : 4.55

B : -30.93






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cool Black


Here are the colors similar to Cool Black . 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.



#003366
Dark Midnight Blue
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#1F305E
Delft blue
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#082567
Dark Sapphire
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


Cool Black color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cool Black to Pantone PMS


#002E5D
PANTONE 648 C
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#002F6C
PANTONE 294 C
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#002855
PANTONE 295 C
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#002D72
PANTONE 288 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


RAL Design


Cool Black color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cool Black to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Cool Black color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cool Black to RAL Classic


#0F3052
RAL 5026 - Pearl Night Blue
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#193153
RAL 5013 - Cobalt Blue
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#00387B
RAL 5002 - Ultramarine Blue
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#222D5A
RAL 5022 - Night Blue
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Cool Black color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cool Black to Pantone TCX




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



#002C5F
Hyundai Blue
ΔE - 0.77 (99.2% similar)
#003262
Berkeley Blue
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#003478
Brandeis Blue
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)




Paint similar to Cool Black


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cool Black . 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


Cool Black color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cool Black to Benjamin Moore


#233872
Blue (2066-10)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#203B5D
Symphony Blue (2060-10)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#2B3762
Admiral Blue (2065-10)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#2B3558
Bold Blue (2064-10)
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)


Valspar


Cool Black color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cool Black to Valspar


#0C3B5D
Epic Adventure (V073-6)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)
#25416D
Sapphire Earrings (M240)
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#2B406F
Deep Ocean Floor (V074-6)
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#2F3465
Spirit Blue (4011-9)
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Cool Black color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cool Black to Sherwin Williams


#164576
Honorable Blue (SW 6811)
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)
#2B4360
Dress Blues (SW 9176)
ΔE - 7.87 (92.1% similar)
#234058
Salty Dog (SW 9177)
ΔE - 8.28 (91.7% similar)
#25476A
Commodore (SW 6524)
ΔE - 8.32 (91.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Cool Black color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cool Black to Dunn-Edwards


#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 8.54 (91.5% similar)
#2E4A7D
Nautical (DEA 139)
ΔE - 9.07 (90.9% similar)
#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 9.22 (90.8% similar)
#3B3F66
Clematis Blue (DET 587)
ΔE - 9.53 (90.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Cool Black color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cool Black to PPG Paints


#314A76
Dragonfly (PPG1162-7)
ΔE - 9.08 (90.9% similar)
#374874
Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7)
ΔE - 9.14 (90.9% similar)
#2A4B6E
Blue Tang (PPG1160-7)
ΔE - 9.50 (90.5% similar)
#384A66
Annapolis Blue (PPG1164-7)
ΔE - 10.38 (89.6% similar)


Behr


Cool Black color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cool Black to Behr


#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 9.60 (90.4% similar)
#3A4866
Bon Nuit (MQ5-14)
ΔE - 10.24 (89.8% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 10.37 (89.6% similar)
#35475B
Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
ΔE - 10.94 (89.1% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Cool Black - #002E63 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.




Complementary / Opposite Color



002E63
Cool Black

633500
Caramel Brown*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Cool Black - #002E63?

Color that best contrast with Cool Black - #002E63 is #633500, color name is Caramel Brown*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Cool Black - #002E63?

Complementary or Opposite color for Cool Black - #002E63 is #633500, color name is Caramel Brown*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


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Cool Black - #002E63 Color Images and Patterns


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