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What color is 0048CC?

The RGB color code for color number #0048CC is RGB(0, 72, 204). In the RGB color model, #0048CC has a red value of 0, a green value of 72, and a blue value of 204. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 64.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 218.8° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 40.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #0048CC has a hue of 218.8° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 80.0 % brightness/value.



Color 0048CC is cool or warm?

Color 0048CC is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #0048CC? (For interior and product design)

0048CC has an LRV of nearly 9. 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.



Dark Color

#0048CC

Light Color


Compare LRV 9 of #0048CC with dark and light Color




Is #0048CC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 0048CC 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 #0048CC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 72, 204)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
72 (28.2%)
Blue
204 (80.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
64.71%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.00%

HSL

HSL(218.82deg, 100.0 %, 40.0 %)

Hue
218.82°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
40.00 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 54, 202)
Red
37 (14.4%)
Yellow
54 (21.2%)
Blue
202 (79.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
218.82°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
80.00 %.

HWB

H: 218.82°

W: 0.00 %

B: 20.00 %

XYZ

X : 13.22

Y : 8.99

Z : 58.17

YXY

Y1 : 8.99

X : 0.16

Y2 : 0.11

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 71.76%

Y : 20.00%


LRV

~ 9 %

Munsell Color System

4.8PB 3.4/17.6

CIE-Lab

L : 35.97

A : 35.01

B : -72.67

CIE-Lch

L : 35.97

C : 80.67

H : 295.73

CIE-Luv

L : 35.97

U : -15.89

V : -101.68

Hunter-Lab

L : 29.99

A : 26.18

B : -94






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #0048CC


Here are the colors similar to 0048CC. 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.



#0048BA
Absolute Zero
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#2A52BE
Cerulean blue
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#324AB2
Violet Blue
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#0F52BA
Sapphire
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 0048CC.


#0047BB
PANTONE 2728 C
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#0050B5
PANTONE 2388 C
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#3B3FB6
PANTONE 2369 C
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#0957C3
PANTONE 2132 C
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 0048CC.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 0048CC.


#4157A2
RAL 290 40 45 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 7.67 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #0048CC


Here are the paint colors similar to 0048CC. 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 0048CC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #0048CC to Benjamin Moore


#365496
Twilight Blue (2067-30)
ΔE - 8.10 (91.9% similar)
#004E93
Evening Blue (2066-20)
ΔE - 8.83 (91.2% similar)
#304C89
Delphinium (CC-872)
ΔE - 8.96 (91.0% similar)
#2F5688
Blue Suede Shoes (798)
ΔE - 9.33 (90.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 0048CC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #0048CC to Dunn-Edwards


#1D4E8F
Deep Sapphire (DEA 137)
ΔE - 8.49 (91.5% similar)
#1D5699
Blue Chip (DE 5867)
ΔE - 8.63 (91.4% similar)
#2D517C
Slumber (DE 5860)
ΔE - 9.80 (90.2% similar)
#375673
Blue Earth (DE 5853)
ΔE - 9.91 (90.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 0048CC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #0048CC to PPG Paints




Valspar

Hex color 0048CC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #0048CC to Valspar


#214F86
Strong Will (8001-44G)
ΔE - 9.31 (90.7% similar)
#305D84
Moroccan Resort (8002-45F)
ΔE - 10.03 (90.0% similar)
#4B5795
Purple Frenzy (4004-10C)
ΔE - 10.15 (89.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 0048CC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #0048CC to Behr


#2C538A
Flashy Sapphire (P520-7)
ΔE - 9.03 (91.0% similar)
#33578A
Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)
ΔE - 9.31 (90.7% similar)
#265C98
Beacon Blue (P510-7)
ΔE - 9.57 (90.4% similar)
#395A73
Express Blue (M500-6)
ΔE - 10.00 (90.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 0048CC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #0048CC to Sherwin Williams


#225288
Frank Blue (SW 6967)
ΔE - 9.31 (90.7% similar)
#015086
Blueblood (SW 6966)
ΔE - 10.42 (89.6% similar)
#284A70
Indigo (SW 6531)
ΔE - 10.73 (89.3% similar)
#32586E
Endless Sea (SW 9150)
ΔE - 10.87 (89.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#0048CC 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



0048CC
Absolute Zero*

CC8400
Mustard 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 #0048CC?

Color that best contrast with #0048CC is #CC8400, color name is Mustard 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 #0048CC?

Complementary or Opposite color for #0048CC is #CC8400, color name is Mustard Brown*.





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