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What color is 009FC8?

The RGB color code for color number #009FC8 is RGB(0, 159, 200). In the RGB color model, #009FC8 has a red value of 0, a green value of 159, and a blue value of 200. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 20.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 21.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 192.3° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 39.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #009FC8 has a hue of 192.3° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 78.4 % brightness/value.



Color 009FC8 is cool or warm?

Color 009FC8 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #009FC8? (For interior and product design)

009FC8 has an LRV of nearly 29. 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

#009FC8

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #009FC8 with dark and light Color




Is #009FC8 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 009FC8 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 #009FC8 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 159, 200)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
159 (62.4%)
Blue
200 (78.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
20.50%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
21.57%

HSL

HSL(192.3deg, 100.0 %, 39.2 %)

Hue
192.3°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
39.22 %.

RYB

RYB(21, 62, 139)
Red
21 (8.1%)
Yellow
62 (24.2%)
Blue
139 (54.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
192.3°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
78.43 %.

HWB

H: 192.3°

W: 0.00 %

B: 21.57 %

XYZ

X : 22.82

Y : 28.97

Z : 59.03

YXY

Y1 : 28.97

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 37.65%

Y : 21.57%


LRV

~ 29 %

Munsell Color System

5B 6.0/8

CIE-Lab

L : 60.75

A : -20.05

B : -30.75

CIE-Lch

L : 60.75

C : 36.71

H : 236.9

CIE-Luv

L : 60.75

U : -42.6

V : -45.34

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.82

A : -18.49

B : -27.36






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #009FC8


Here are the colors similar to 009FC8. 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 - 0.85 (99.1% similar)
#1DACD6
Bright Cerulean
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#47ABCC
Maximum Blue
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 009FC8.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 009FC8.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 009FC8.


#009EC0
PANTONE 3551 C
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#009CBD
PANTONE 7703 C
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#00A9CE
PANTONE 312 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#009ACE
PANTONE 801 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 009FC8.


#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 7.19 (92.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 009FC8.


#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)
#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)


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



#0095B6
Bondi Blue
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #009FC8


Here are the paint colors similar to 009FC8. 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 009FC8 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #009FC8 to Benjamin Moore


#17A1C8
Yosemite Blue (2059-40)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.2% similar)
#199FCC
Toronto Blue (2060-40)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#1FA0C1
Dream I Can Fly (769)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#419AB7
Cool Blue (2058-40)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 009FC8 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #009FC8 to Sherwin Williams


#289EC4
Major Blue (SW 6795)
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#5A9EC0
Jacaranda (SW 6802)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#0192C6
Dynamic Blue (SW 6958)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 009FC8 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #009FC8 to Behr


#00A0C6
Yucatan (P490-5)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#2BA8DA
El Capitan (MQ4-56)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#2DA6BF
Gulf Waters (MQ4-52)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#55A0B7
North Pole Blue (M480-5A)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 009FC8 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #009FC8 to Valspar


#3F9FC2
Rolling Sea (5001-10B)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#0195B7
Pool Party (5002-10B)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#2AAACA
Ocean Sigh (5002-10A)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#489BC6
Estero Sky (V071-4)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 009FC8 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #009FC8 to Dunn-Edwards


#0098C8
Pool Party (DE 5837)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#4C98C2
Mountain Bluebird (DET 573)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#56ACCA
Frozen Wave (DE 5829)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#1E98AE
Tropical Lagoon (DE 5781)
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 009FC8 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #009FC8 to PPG Paints


#1993BE
Bellflower (PPG1237-6)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#48A8D0
Mystic Blue (PPG1237-5)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#5397B7
Hush-A-Bye (PPG1238-5)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#3398CE
Sorcerer (PPG1240-5)
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#009FC8 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



009FC8
Pacific Blue*

C82900
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 #009FC8?

Color that best contrast with #009FC8 is #C82900, 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 #009FC8?

Complementary or Opposite color for #009FC8 is #C82900, color name is Racing Red (Rosso Corsa)*.





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