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What color is 008CAC?

The RGB color code for color number #008CAC is RGB(0, 140, 172). In the RGB color model, #008CAC has a red value of 0, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 172. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 18.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 191.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 33.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #008CAC has a hue of 191.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.



Color 008CAC is cool or warm?

Color 008CAC is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #008CAC? (For interior and product design)

008CAC has an LRV of nearly 22. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#008CAC

Light Color


Compare LRV 22 of #008CAC with dark and light Color




Is #008CAC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 008CAC 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 #008CAC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 140, 172)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
140 (54.9%)
Blue
172 (67.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
18.60%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
32.55%

HSL

HSL(191.16deg, 100.0 %, 33.7 %)

Hue
191.16°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
33.73 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 88, 157)
Red
37 (14.7%)
Yellow
88 (34.5%)
Blue
157 (61.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
191.16°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
67.45 %.

HWB

H: 191.16°

W: 0.00 %

B: 32.55 %

XYZ

X : 16.82

Y : 21.73

Z : 42.34

YXY

Y1 : 21.73

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 45.10%

Y : 32.55%


LRV

~ 21.7 %

Munsell Color System

2.8B 5.2/8.9

CIE-Lab

L : 53.74

A : -19.88

B : -25.73

CIE-Lch

L : 53.74

C : 32.52

H : 232.3

CIE-Luv

L : 53.74

U : -38.15

V : -36.34

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.62

A : -17.17

B : -21.21






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #008CAC


Here are the colors similar to 008CAC. 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.



#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#009DC4
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#0087BD
Blue (NCS)
ΔE - 7.25 (92.7% similar)
#007BA7
Cerulean
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 008CAC.


#218EAE
PANTONE 10277 C
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#008EAA
PANTONE 3135 C
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#0093B2
PANTONE 632 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#0092BC
PANTONE 313 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 008CAC.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 008CAC.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 008CAC.


#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)


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



#0095B6
Bondi Blue
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #008CAC


Here are the paint colors similar to 008CAC. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 008CAC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #008CAC to Dunn-Edwards


#1E8CAB
Mediterranean Sea (DE 5830)
ΔE - 0.77 (99.2% similar)
#508FA2
Aegean Sea (DE 5788)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#1E98AE
Tropical Lagoon (DE 5781)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#0092A3
Oasis (DET 546)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 008CAC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #008CAC to Valspar


#0189AC
Blue to the Bone (V031-3)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#0195B7
Pool Party (5002-10B)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#4891B0
Rushing Rapids (5001-8A)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#3481A1
Blue China (5001-8B)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 008CAC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #008CAC to Behr


#0087A8
Hacienda Blue (P490-6)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#0084A6
Tibetan Turquoise (MQ4-53)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#0089A0
Aruba Blue (P480-6)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#328696
Precious Stone (M470-6)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 008CAC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #008CAC to PPG Paints


#1E8EA1
Safe Harbor (PPG1235-6)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#1993BE
Bellflower (PPG1237-6)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#2282A8
Blue Paisley (PPG1238-6)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 008CAC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #008CAC to Sherwin Williams


#01819E
Blue Mosque (SW 6789)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#018498
Cruising (SW 6782)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#5389A1
Secure Blue (SW 6508)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#0192C6
Dynamic Blue (SW 6958)
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 008CAC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #008CAC to Benjamin Moore


#3C829F
Randolph Blue (CW-615)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#0493A7
Meridian Blue (761)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#3E90B8
Electric Blue (2061-40)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#419AB7
Cool Blue (2058-40)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#008CAC 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



008CAC
Blue (Munsell)*

AC2000
Rufous*


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 #008CAC?

Color that best contrast with #008CAC is #AC2000, color name is Rufous*
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 #008CAC?

Complementary or Opposite color for #008CAC is #AC2000, color name is Rufous*.





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