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What color is 0096B3?

The RGB color code for color number #0096B3 is RGB(0, 150, 179). In the RGB color model, #0096B3 has a red value of 0, a green value of 150, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 16.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 189.7° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 35.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #0096B3 has a hue of 189.7° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color 0096B3 is cool or warm?

Color 0096B3 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #0096B3? (For interior and product design)

0096B3 has an LRV of nearly 25. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#0096B3

Light Color


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Is #0096B3 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 0096B3 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 #0096B3 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 150, 179)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
150 (58.8%)
Blue
179 (70.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
16.20%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(189.72deg, 100.0 %, 35.1 %)

Hue
189.72°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
35.10 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 82, 149)
Red
31 (12.3%)
Yellow
82 (32.0%)
Blue
149 (58.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
189.72°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 189.72°

W: 0.00 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 19.04

Y : 25.07

Z : 46.48

YXY

Y1 : 25.07

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 41.18%

Y : 29.80%


LRV

~ 25.1 %

Munsell Color System

9.8BG 5.6/13.3

CIE-Lab

L : 57.14

A : -22.69

B : -24.49

CIE-Lch

L : 57.14

C : 33.38

H : 227.18

CIE-Luv

L : 57.14

U : -41.1

V : -34.36

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.07

A : -19.73

B : -20






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #0096B3


Here are the colors similar to 0096B3. 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 - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#009DC4
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#47ABCC
Maximum Blue
ΔE - 7.64 (92.4% similar)
#1DACD6
Bright Cerulean
ΔE - 7.95 (92.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 0096B3.


#0093B2
PANTONE 632 C
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#0099B2
PANTONE 2396 C
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#009CB6
PANTONE 2229 C
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#009CBD
PANTONE 7703 C
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 0096B3.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 0096B3.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 0096B3.


#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)
#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)


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



#0095B6
Bondi Blue
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #0096B3


Here are the paint colors similar to 0096B3. 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 0096B3 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #0096B3 to Valspar


#0195B7
Pool Party (5002-10B)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#3DA1B8
Blue Nebula (8002-40E)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#358F9F
Aqua Dance (5002-8B)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#4891B0
Rushing Rapids (5001-8A)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 0096B3 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #0096B3 to Dunn-Edwards


#1E98AE
Tropical Lagoon (DE 5781)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#1E8CAB
Mediterranean Sea (DE 5830)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#0092A3
Oasis (DET 546)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#508FA2
Aegean Sea (DE 5788)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 0096B3 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #0096B3 to PPG Paints


#1E8EA1
Safe Harbor (PPG1235-6)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#1993BE
Bellflower (PPG1237-6)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 0096B3 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #0096B3 to Benjamin Moore


#0493A7
Meridian Blue (761)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#419AB7
Cool Blue (2058-40)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#1FA0C1
Dream I Can Fly (769)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#3292A1
Wilmington Spruce (754)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 0096B3 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #0096B3 to Sherwin Williams


#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#289EC4
Major Blue (SW 6795)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#34A3B6
Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#5B92A2
Manitou Blue (SW 6501)
ΔE - 6.35 (93.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color 0096B3 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #0096B3 to Behr


#00A0C6
Yucatan (P490-5)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#0089A0
Aruba Blue (P480-6)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#2DA6BF
Gulf Waters (MQ4-52)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#0087A8
Hacienda Blue (P490-6)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#0096B3 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



0096B3
Blue (Munsell)*

B31D00
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 #0096B3?

Color that best contrast with #0096B3 is #B31D00, 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 #0096B3?

Complementary or Opposite color for #0096B3 is #B31D00, color name is Rufous*.





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