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HEX 002E42 - #002E42, RGB(0,46,66) Color


Color Name: Prussian Blue (Berlin Blue)*
Hex Color Code: #002E42
RGB Color Code: RGB(0, 46, 66)
CMYK Values*: 100.0%, 30.3%, 0.0%, 74.1%






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What color is 002E42?

The RGB color code for color number #002E42 is RGB(0, 46, 66). In the RGB color model, #002E42 has a red value of 0, a green value of 46, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 30.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 74.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 12.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #002E42 has a hue of 198.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 25.9 % brightness/value.



Color 002E42 is cool or warm?

Color 002E42 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #002E42? (For interior and product design)

002E42 has an LRV of nearly 2. 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.



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#002E42

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Is #002E42 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 002E42 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


HEX #002E42 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 46, 66)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
46 (18.0%)
Blue
66 (25.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
30.30%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
74.12%

HSL

HSL(198.18deg, 100.0 %, 12.9 %)

Hue
198.18°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
12.94 %.

RYB

RYB(155, 190, 228)
Red
155 (60.7%)
Yellow
190 (74.4%)
Blue
228 (89.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
198.18°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
25.88 %.

HWB

H: 198.18°

W: 0.00 %

B: 74.12 %

XYZ

X : 1.96

Y : 2.35

Z : 5.5

YXY

Y1 : 2.35

X : 0.2

Y2 : 0.24

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 81.96%

Y : 74.12%


LRV

~ 2.3 %

Munsell Color System

6.6B 1.6/3.8

CIE-Lab

L : 17.21

A : -6.04

B : -16.68

CIE-Lch

L : 17.21

C : 17.74

H : 250.09

CIE-Luv

L : 17.21

U : -11.58

V : -16.74

Hunter-Lab

L : 15.32

A : -3.97

B : -10.57






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #002E42


Here are the colors similar to 002E42. 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.



#003153
Prussian Blue (Berlin Blue)
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)
#232F3E
Squid Ink
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)
#2A3439
Gunmetal
ΔE - 8.78 (91.2% similar)
#00416A
Indigo Dye
ΔE - 8.88 (91.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 002E42.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 002E42.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 002E42.


#00263E
PANTONE 2965 C
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#253746
PANTONE 7546 C
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#002B49
PANTONE 7463 C
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#003B5C
PANTONE 302 C
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 002E42.


#1A2B3C
RAL 5011 - Steel Blue
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#2B3A44
RAL 5008 - Gray Blue
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)
#0F3052
RAL 5026 - Pearl Night Blue
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)
#1F3855
RAL 5003 - Sapphire Blue
ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #002E42


Here are the paint colors similar to 002E42. 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.


Valspar

Hex color 002E42 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #002E42 to Valspar


#22394A
Indigo Streamer (4010-4)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#233E51
Blue Dusk (M318)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#293944
Pitch Cobalt (5010-2)
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#0C3B5D
Epic Adventure (V073-6)
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 002E42 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #002E42 to Benjamin Moore


#1D3E59
Marine Blue (2059-10)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#2B3B4C
North Sea (CC-932)
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)
#004763
Adriatic Sea (CSP-660)
ΔE - 8.14 (91.9% similar)
#203B5D
Symphony Blue (2060-10)
ΔE - 9.18 (90.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 002E42 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #002E42 to Sherwin Williams


#283849
In the Navy (SW 9178)
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
#234058
Salty Dog (SW 9177)
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)
#23383F
Dark Night (SW 6237)
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)
#01455E
Loyal Blue (SW 6510)
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 002E42 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #002E42 to Dunn-Edwards


#2A4B5F
Deep Ocean (DEA 135)
ΔE - 9.44 (90.6% similar)
#353F51
Dark & Stormy (DET 572)
ΔE - 10.54 (89.5% similar)
#343E54
Black River Falls (DEA 189)
ΔE - 11.32 (88.7% similar)
#343B4E
Old Mill (DEA 185)
ΔE - 11.50 (88.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color 002E42 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #002E42 to Behr


#35475B
Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
ΔE - 10.19 (89.8% similar)
#3A4859
Very Navy (M500-7)
ΔE - 11.06 (88.9% similar)
#3E4855
Starless Night (PPU14-20)
ΔE - 11.87 (88.1% similar)
#3B4354
Indigo Ink (HDC-CL-26A)
ΔE - 12.00 (88.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 002E42 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #002E42 to PPG Paints


#334B58
Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7)
ΔE - 10.27 (89.7% similar)
#2B4D68
Singing The Blues (PPG1159-7)
ΔE - 10.67 (89.3% similar)
#2C4D69
Celestial Blue (PPG1156-7)
ΔE - 10.93 (89.1% similar)
#314D67
Blueberry Pie (PPG1163-7)
ΔE - 11.16 (88.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#002E42 color palettes and scheme combination


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



002E42
Prussian Blue (Berlin Blue)*

421400
Black Bean*


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 #002E42?

Color that best contrast with #002E42 is #421400, color name is Black Bean*
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 #002E42?

Complementary or Opposite color for #002E42 is #421400, color name is Black Bean*.





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