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HEX 009CBD - #009CBD, RGB(0,156,189) Color


Color Name: Pacific Blue*
Hex Color Code: #009CBD
RGB Color Code: RGB(0, 156, 189)
CMYK Values*: 100.0%, 17.5%, 0.0%, 25.9%






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What color is 009CBD?

The RGB color code for color number #009CBD is RGB(0, 156, 189). In the RGB color model, #009CBD has a red value of 0, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 189. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 17.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 190.5° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 37.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #009CBD has a hue of 190.5° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color 009CBD is cool or warm?

Color 009CBD is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #009CBD? (For interior and product design)

009CBD 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

#009CBD

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #009CBD with dark and light Color




Is #009CBD Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 009CBD 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 #009CBD color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 156, 189)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
189 (74.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
17.46%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(190.48deg, 100.0 %, 37.1 %)

Hue
190.48°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
37.06 %.

RYB

RYB(26, 72, 143)
Red
26 (10.0%)
Yellow
72 (28.3%)
Blue
143 (56.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
190.48°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 190.48°

W: 0.00 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 21.07

Y : 27.45

Z : 52.33

YXY

Y1 : 27.45

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 38.82%

Y : 25.88%


LRV

~ 27.5 %

Munsell Color System

9.7BG 5.8/15.8

CIE-Lab

L : 59.39

A : -22.33

B : -26.68

CIE-Lch

L : 59.39

C : 34.79

H : 230.07

CIE-Luv

L : 59.39

U : -42.41

V : -38.2

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.39

A : -19.89

B : -22.54






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #009CBD


Here are the colors similar to 009CBD. 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.



#009DC4
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#47ABCC
Maximum Blue
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#1DACD6
Bright Cerulean
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 009CBD.


#009EC0
PANTONE 3551 C
ΔE - 0.69 (99.3% similar)
#009CB6
PANTONE 2229 C
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#0099B2
PANTONE 2396 C
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 009CBD.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 009CBD.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 009CBD.


#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)
#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 7.76 (92.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 009CBD.


#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)


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



#0095B6
Bondi Blue
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #009CBD


Here are the paint colors similar to 009CBD. 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 009CBD similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #009CBD to Benjamin Moore


#1FA0C1
Dream I Can Fly (769)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#17A1C8
Yosemite Blue (2059-40)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#419AB7
Cool Blue (2058-40)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#199FCC
Toronto Blue (2060-40)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 009CBD similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #009CBD to Behr


#00A0C6
Yucatan (P490-5)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#2DA6BF
Gulf Waters (MQ4-52)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#55A0B7
North Pole Blue (M480-5A)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#1AA9C1
High Dive (P480-5)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 009CBD similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #009CBD to Valspar


#0195B7
Pool Party (5002-10B)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#3F9FC2
Rolling Sea (5001-10B)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#3DA1B8
Blue Nebula (8002-40E)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#2AAACA
Ocean Sigh (5002-10A)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 009CBD similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #009CBD to Sherwin Williams


#289EC4
Major Blue (SW 6795)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#34A3B6
Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#5A9EC0
Jacaranda (SW 6802)
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 009CBD similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #009CBD to Dunn-Edwards


#1E98AE
Tropical Lagoon (DE 5781)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#0098C8
Pool Party (DE 5837)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#1E8CAB
Mediterranean Sea (DE 5830)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#508FA2
Aegean Sea (DE 5788)
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 009CBD similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #009CBD to PPG Paints


#26A5BA
Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#1993BE
Bellflower (PPG1237-6)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#5397B7
Hush-A-Bye (PPG1238-5)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#009CBD 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



009CBD
Pacific Blue*

BD2100
Racing Red (Rosso Corsa)*


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 #009CBD?

Color that best contrast with #009CBD is #BD2100, color name is Racing Red (Rosso Corsa)*
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 #009CBD?

Complementary or Opposite color for #009CBD is #BD2100, color name is Racing Red (Rosso Corsa)*.





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