Color Name: Dark Cerulean
Hex Color Code: #08457E
RGB Color Code: RGB(8, 69, 126)
CMYK Values*: 93.7%, 45.2%, 0.0%, 50.6%
Color Family (Hue): Blue






What color is Dark Cerulean?

Dark Cerulean color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Cerulean is #08457E, and the RGB color code is RGB(8, 69, 126).

In the RGB color model, Dark Cerulean has a red value of 8, a green value of 69, and a blue value of 126. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 93.7% cyan, 45.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 50.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 209° (degrees), 88.1 % saturation, and 26.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Cerulean has a hue of 209° (degrees), 93.7 % saturation and 49.4 % brightness/value.


Dark Cerulean is cool or warm?

The color Dark Cerulean is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Dark Cerulean?

Dark Cerulean has an LRV of nearly 6. By LRV value, it is a 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


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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(8, 69, 126)
Red
8 (3.1%)
Green
69 (27.1%)
Blue
126 (49.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
93.65%
Magenta
45.24%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
50.59%

HSL

HSL(208.98deg, 88.1 %, 26.3 %)

Hue
208.98°
Saturation
88.06 %.
Lightness
26.27 %.

RYB

RYB(95, 128, 205)
Red
95 (37.2%)
Yellow
128 (50.1%)
Blue
205 (80.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
208.98°
Saturation
93.65 %.
Brightness / Value
49.41 %.

HWB

H: 208.98°

W: 3.14 %

B: 50.59 %

XYZ

X : 5.99

Y : 5.81

Z : 20.54

YXY

Y1 : 5.81

X : 0.19

Y2 : 0.18

CMY

C : 96.86%

M : 72.94%

Y : 50.59%


LRV

~ 5.8 %

Munsell Color System

3.8PB 2.7/8

CIE-Lab

L : 28.94

A : 5.32

B : -37.23

CIE-Lch

L : 28.94

C : 37.61

H : 278.13

CIE-Luv

L : 28.94

U : -16.17

V : -49.05

Hunter-Lab

L : 24.11

A : 2.18

B : -33.64






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dark Cerulean


Here are the colors similar to Dark Cerulean . 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.



#004488
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ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Dark Cerulean color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dark Cerulean to Pantone PMS


#004680
PANTONE 2154 C
ΔE - 0.64 (99.4% similar)
#004986
PANTONE 2186 C
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#0E4174
PANTONE 4154 C
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#004677
PANTONE 2187 C
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)


RAL Design


Dark Cerulean color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dark Cerulean to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


Dark Cerulean color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dark Cerulean to RAL Classic


#00387B
RAL 5002 - Ultramarine Blue
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#004F7C
RAL 5010 - Gentian Blue
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#005387
RAL 5005 - Signal Blue
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)


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#004B93
Pepsi Blue
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#0F4D92
Yale Blue
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)





Paint similar to Dark Cerulean


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dark Cerulean . 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.


Sherwin Williams


Dark Cerulean color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dark Cerulean to Sherwin Williams


#164576
Honorable Blue (SW 6811)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.8% similar)
#284A70
Indigo (SW 6531)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#25476A
Commodore (SW 6524)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#015086
Blueblood (SW 6966)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Dark Cerulean color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dark Cerulean to Benjamin Moore


#184A7C
Patriot Blue (2064-20)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
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Dark Royal Blue (2065-20)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#004E93
Evening Blue (2066-20)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#254669
Downpour Blue (2063-20)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


Valspar


Dark Cerulean color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dark Cerulean to Valspar


#0F456E
Encore (8002-45G)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#214F86
Strong Will (8001-44G)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#25416D
Sapphire Earrings (M240)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#234766
Mykonos Reflection (V110-6)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)





PPG Paints


Dark Cerulean color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dark Cerulean to PPG Paints


#234E86
Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
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Blue Tang (PPG1160-7)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#314A76
Dragonfly (PPG1162-7)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#2C4D69
Celestial Blue (PPG1156-7)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dark Cerulean color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dark Cerulean to Dunn-Edwards


#1D4E8F
Deep Sapphire (DEA 137)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#2E4A7D
Nautical (DEA 139)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#2D517C
Slumber (DE 5860)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)


Behr


Dark Cerulean color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dark Cerulean to Behr


#2C538A
Flashy Sapphire (P520-7)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
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Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)








Color Combinations


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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.







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