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HEX 003399 - #003399, RGB(0,51,153) Color


Color Name: Dark Powder Blue
Hex Color Code: #003399
RGB Color Code: RGB(0, 51, 153)
CMYK Values*: 100.0%, 66.7%, 0.0%, 40.0%
Color Family (Hue): Blue






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What color is 003399?

The color name for #003399 is Dark Powder Blue and is belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The RGB color code for color number #003399 is RGB(0, 51, 153). In the RGB color model, #003399 has a red value of 0, a green value of 51, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 66.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 220° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 30.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #003399 has a hue of 220° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.



Color 003399 is cool or warm?

Color 003399 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #003399? (For interior and product design)

003399 has an LRV of nearly 5. 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

#003399

Light Color


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Is #003399 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 003399 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 #003399 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 51, 153)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
51 (20.0%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
66.67%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
40.00%

HSL

HSL(220deg, 100.0 %, 30.0 %)

Hue
220°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
30.00 %.

RYB

RYB(82, 104, 220)
Red
82 (32.0%)
Yellow
104 (40.6%)
Blue
220 (86.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
220°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
60.00 %.

HWB

H: 220°

W: 0.00 %

B: 40.00 %

XYZ

X : 6.93

Y : 4.67

Z : 30.67

YXY

Y1 : 4.67

X : 0.16

Y2 : 0.11

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 80.00%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 4.7 %

Munsell Color System

4.5PB 2.4/13.9

CIE-Lab

L : 25.77

A : 28.89

B : -59.1

CIE-Lch

L : 25.77

C : 65.78

H : 296.05

CIE-Luv

L : 25.77

U : -11.29

V : -73.6

Hunter-Lab

L : 21.6

A : 19.48

B : -69.05






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #003399


Here are the colors similar to 003399. 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


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 003399.


#0033A0
PANTONE 286 C
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#003594
PANTONE 661 C
ΔE - 1.19 (98.8% similar)
#00358E
PANTONE 2146 C
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#003087
PANTONE 287 C
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 003399.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 003399.


#00387B
RAL 5002 - Ultramarine Blue
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 003399.




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



#0038A8
Baskin-Robbins Blue
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#003B95
Booking Blue
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #003399


Here are the paint colors similar to 003399. 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

Hex color 003399 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #003399 to Benjamin Moore


#233872
Blue (2066-10)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#334076
Starry Night Blue (2067-20)
ΔE - 8.19 (91.8% similar)
#304C89
Delphinium (CC-872)
ΔE - 8.66 (91.3% similar)
#1D3E59
Marine Blue (2059-10)
ΔE - 8.99 (91.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 003399 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #003399 to Dunn-Edwards


#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)
#2E4A7D
Nautical (DEA 139)
ΔE - 8.93 (91.1% similar)
#1D4E8F
Deep Sapphire (DEA 137)
ΔE - 9.42 (90.6% similar)
#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 9.43 (90.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 003399 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #003399 to Valspar


#323F76
Jazzy Blue (4010-9)
ΔE - 7.95 (92.0% similar)
#3D4281
Merlin's Robes (8001-47G)
ΔE - 8.09 (91.9% similar)
#25416D
Sapphire Earrings (M240)
ΔE - 8.42 (91.6% similar)
#2B406F
Deep Ocean Floor (V074-6)
ΔE - 8.44 (91.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 003399 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #003399 to Sherwin Williams


#164576
Honorable Blue (SW 6811)
ΔE - 8.68 (91.3% similar)
#234058
Salty Dog (SW 9177)
ΔE - 9.12 (90.9% similar)
#25476A
Commodore (SW 6524)
ΔE - 9.16 (90.8% similar)
#284A70
Indigo (SW 6531)
ΔE - 9.45 (90.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 003399 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #003399 to PPG Paints


#314A76
Dragonfly (PPG1162-7)
ΔE - 9.51 (90.5% similar)
#2A4B6E
Blue Tang (PPG1160-7)
ΔE - 9.64 (90.4% similar)
#234E86
Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7)
ΔE - 9.66 (90.3% similar)
#374874
Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7)
ΔE - 9.97 (90.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color 003399 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #003399 to Behr


#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 9.58 (90.4% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 9.94 (90.1% similar)
#424D83
Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48)
ΔE - 10.49 (89.5% similar)
#2C538A
Flashy Sapphire (P520-7)
ΔE - 10.75 (89.2% 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.




Complementary / Opposite Color



003399
Dark Powder Blue

996600
Golden 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 Dark Powder Blue - #003399?

Color that best contrast with Dark Powder Blue - #003399 is #996600, color name is Golden 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 Dark Powder Blue - #003399?

Complementary or Opposite color for Dark Powder Blue - #003399 is #996600, color name is Golden brown*.





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