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What color is 072C98?

The RGB color code for color number #072C98 is RGB(7, 44, 152). In the RGB color model, #072C98 has a red value of 7, a green value of 44, and a blue value of 152. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 95.4% cyan, 71.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 40.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 224.7° (degrees), 91.2 % saturation, and 31.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #072C98 has a hue of 224.7° (degrees), 95.4 % saturation and 59.6 % brightness/value.



Color 072C98 is cool or warm?

Color 072C98 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #072C98? (For interior and product design)

072C98 has an LRV of nearly 4. By LRV value, it is a very 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.



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#072C98

Light Color


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Is #072C98 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 072C98 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 #072C98 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(7, 44, 152)
Red
7 (2.7%)
Green
44 (17.3%)
Blue
152 (59.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
95.39%
Magenta
71.05%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
40.39%

HSL

HSL(224.69deg, 91.2 %, 31.2 %)

Hue
224.69°
Saturation
91.19 %.
Lightness
31.18 %.

RYB

RYB(86, 102, 221)
Red
86 (33.8%)
Yellow
102 (40.0%)
Blue
221 (86.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
224.69°
Saturation
95.39 %.
Brightness / Value
59.61 %.

HWB

H: 224.69°

W: 2.75 %

B: 40.39 %

XYZ

X : 6.66

Y : 4.11

Z : 30.15

YXY

Y1 : 4.11

X : 0.16

Y2 : 0.1

CMY

C : 97.25%

M : 82.75%

Y : 40.39%


LRV

~ 4.1 %

Munsell Color System

5.5PB 2.3/14.7

CIE-Lab

L : 24.04

A : 33.49

B : -61.32

CIE-Lch

L : 24.04

C : 69.87

H : 298.64

CIE-Luv

L : 24.04

U : -9.44

V : -73.52

Hunter-Lab

L : 20.28

A : 23.08

B : -73.94






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #072C98


Here are the colors similar to 072C98. 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.



#002FA7
International Klein Blue
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#003399
Dark Powder Blue
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#003399
Smalt
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#00308F
Air Force Blue (USAF)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 072C98.


#0033A0
PANTONE 286 C
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#00239C
PANTONE Dark Blue C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#003594
PANTONE 661 C
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#2F2A95
PANTONE 2370 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 072C98.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 072C98.


#00387B
RAL 5002 - Ultramarine Blue
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 072C98.




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



#1428A0
Samsung Blue
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#0038A8
Baskin-Robbins Blue
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #072C98


Here are the paint colors similar to 072C98. 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 072C98 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #072C98 to Benjamin Moore


#233872
Blue (2066-10)
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)
#334076
Starry Night Blue (2067-20)
ΔE - 9.42 (90.6% similar)
#1D3E59
Marine Blue (2059-10)
ΔE - 10.05 (89.9% similar)
#203B5D
Symphony Blue (2060-10)
ΔE - 10.29 (89.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 072C98 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #072C98 to Valspar


#3D4281
Merlin's Robes (8001-47G)
ΔE - 9.13 (90.9% similar)
#323F76
Jazzy Blue (4010-9)
ΔE - 9.15 (90.9% similar)
#2B406F
Deep Ocean Floor (V074-6)
ΔE - 9.87 (90.1% similar)
#25416D
Sapphire Earrings (M240)
ΔE - 10.03 (90.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 072C98 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #072C98 to Dunn-Edwards


#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 9.62 (90.4% similar)
#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 10.51 (89.5% similar)
#2E4A7D
Nautical (DEA 139)
ΔE - 10.85 (89.2% similar)
#3C4D85
Dive In (DE 5895)
ΔE - 11.39 (88.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 072C98 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #072C98 to Sherwin Williams


#234058
Salty Dog (SW 9177)
ΔE - 10.07 (89.9% similar)
#164576
Honorable Blue (SW 6811)
ΔE - 10.68 (89.3% similar)
#2B4360
Dress Blues (SW 9176)
ΔE - 10.81 (89.2% similar)
#25476A
Commodore (SW 6524)
ΔE - 10.85 (89.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 072C98 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #072C98 to Behr


#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 11.13 (88.9% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 11.50 (88.5% similar)
#35475B
Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
ΔE - 11.94 (88.1% similar)
#424D83
Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48)
ΔE - 11.95 (88.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 072C98 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #072C98 to PPG Paints


#314A76
Dragonfly (PPG1162-7)
ΔE - 11.28 (88.7% similar)
#2A4B6E
Blue Tang (PPG1160-7)
ΔE - 11.39 (88.6% similar)
#374874
Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7)
ΔE - 11.47 (88.5% similar)
#2C4D69
Celestial Blue (PPG1156-7)
ΔE - 11.54 (88.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#072C98 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



072C98
International Klein Blue*

987307
Sand Dune*


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 #072C98?

Color that best contrast with #072C98 is #987307, color name is Sand Dune*
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 #072C98?

Complementary or Opposite color for #072C98 is #987307, color name is Sand Dune*.





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