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What color is 0099CD?

The RGB color code for color number #0099CD is RGB(0, 153, 205). In the RGB color model, #0099CD has a red value of 0, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 205. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 25.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 195.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 40.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #0099CD has a hue of 195.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.



Color 0099CD is cool or warm?

Color 0099CD is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #0099CD? (For interior and product design)

0099CD has an LRV of nearly 27. 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

#0099CD

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #0099CD with dark and light Color




Is #0099CD Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 0099CD 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 #0099CD color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 153, 205)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
205 (80.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
25.37%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
19.61%

HSL

HSL(195.22deg, 100.0 %, 40.2 %)

Hue
195.22°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
40.20 %.

RYB

RYB(20, 57, 142)
Red
20 (7.8%)
Yellow
57 (22.2%)
Blue
142 (55.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
195.22°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
80.39 %.

HWB

H: 195.22°

W: 0.00 %

B: 19.61 %

XYZ

X : 22.41

Y : 27.19

Z : 61.82

YXY

Y1 : 27.19

X : 0.2

Y2 : 0.24

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 40.00%

Y : 19.61%


LRV

~ 27.2 %

Munsell Color System

2.5B 5.8/15

CIE-Lab

L : 59.15

A : -15.03

B : -36.05

CIE-Lch

L : 59.15

C : 39.05

H : 247.37

CIE-Luv

L : 59.15

U : -40.18

V : -54.52

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.14

A : -14.54

B : -33.8






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #0099CD


Here are the colors similar to 0099CD. 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.



#0892D0
Rich Electric Blue
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#009DC4
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#00AAE4
Spanish Sky Blue
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#4997D0
Celestial Blue
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 0099CD.


#009ACE
PANTONE 801 C
ΔE - 0.32 (99.7% similar)
#0095C8
PANTONE 639 C
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#0092CB
PANTONE 2393 C
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#0092BD
PANTONE 2183 C
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 0099CD.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 0099CD.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 0099CD.


#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)
#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)


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



#0D9DDA
Salesforce Blue
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#0096D6
HP Blue
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #0099CD


Here are the paint colors similar to 0099CD. 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 0099CD similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #0099CD to Dunn-Edwards


#0098C8
Pool Party (DE 5837)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#4C98C2
Mountain Bluebird (DET 573)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#3194CE
Splish Splash (DE 5844)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#1E8CAB
Mediterranean Sea (DE 5830)
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 0099CD similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #0099CD to Valspar


#339BCF
Blue Tango (4007-10B)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#0192CC
Blue Burst (4008-10B)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#489BC6
Estero Sky (V071-4)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#3F9FC2
Rolling Sea (5001-10B)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 0099CD similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #0099CD to Sherwin Williams


#0192C6
Dynamic Blue (SW 6958)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#289EC4
Major Blue (SW 6795)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#5A9EC0
Jacaranda (SW 6802)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#6591A8
Blue Cruise (SW 7606)
ΔE - 8.59 (91.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 0099CD similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #0099CD to PPG Paints


#3398CE
Sorcerer (PPG1240-5)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#1993BE
Bellflower (PPG1237-6)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#3E8FBC
Quiet Night (PPG1239-5)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#5397B7
Hush-A-Bye (PPG1238-5)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 0099CD similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #0099CD to Benjamin Moore


#4298C4
Lake Tahoe (783)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#199FCC
Toronto Blue (2060-40)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#3F9DD1
Bayberry Blue (790)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 0099CD similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #0099CD to Behr


#47A0D2
Peaceful River (P500-5)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#2BA8DA
El Capitan (MQ4-56)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#00A0C6
Yucatan (P490-5)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#008BC4
Celebration Blue (MQ4-57)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#0099CD 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



0099CD
Rich Electric Blue*

CD3400
Sinopia*


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 #0099CD?

Color that best contrast with #0099CD is #CD3400, color name is Sinopia*
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 #0099CD?

Complementary or Opposite color for #0099CD is #CD3400, color name is Sinopia*.





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