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HEX 0C9FB2 - #0C9FB2, RGB(12,159,178) Color


Color Name: Blue (Munsell)*
Hex Color Code: #0C9FB2
RGB Color Code: RGB(12, 159, 178)
CMYK Values*: 93.3%, 10.7%, 0.0%, 30.2%



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What color is 0C9FB2?

The RGB color code for color number #0C9FB2 is RGB(12, 159, 178). In the RGB color model, #0C9FB2 has a red value of 12, a green value of 159, and a blue value of 178. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 93.3% cyan, 10.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 186.9° (degrees), 87.4 % saturation, and 37.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #0C9FB2 has a hue of 186.9° (degrees), 93.3 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color 0C9FB2 is cool or warm?

Color 0C9FB2 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #0C9FB2? (For interior and product design)

0C9FB2 has an LRV of nearly 28. 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.



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Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #0C9FB2 with dark and light Color




Is #0C9FB2 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 0C9FB2 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 #0C9FB2 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(12, 159, 178)
Red
12 (4.7%)
Green
159 (62.4%)
Blue
178 (69.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
93.26%
Magenta
10.67%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(186.87deg, 87.4 %, 37.3 %)

Hue
186.87°
Saturation
87.37 %.
Lightness
37.25 %.

RYB

RYB(30, 81, 137)
Red
30 (11.8%)
Yellow
81 (31.9%)
Blue
137 (53.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
186.87°
Saturation
93.26 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 186.87°

W: 4.71 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 20.59

Y : 28.09

Z : 46.46

YXY

Y1 : 28.09

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 95.29%

M : 37.65%

Y : 30.20%


LRV

~ 28.1 %

Munsell Color System

7.4BG 5.8/18.2

CIE-Lab

L : 59.97

A : -27.18

B : -19.58

CIE-Lch

L : 59.97

C : 33.5

H : 215.77

CIE-Luv

L : 59.97

U : -43.8

V : -26.07

Hunter-Lab

L : 53

A : -23.42

B : -14.87






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #0C9FB2

Here are the colors similar to 0C9FB2. 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 - 5.15 (94.9% similar)
#009DC4
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)
#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)
#47ABCC
Maximum Blue
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 0C9FB2.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 0C9FB2.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 0C9FB2.

#009CB6
PANTONE 2229 C
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#0099B2
PANTONE 2396 C
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#04A9C7
PANTONE 2200 C
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#4F9FA6
PANTONE 2234 C
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #0C9FB2

Here are the paint colors similar to 0C9FB2. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 0C9FB2 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #0C9FB2 to Sherwin Williams

#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#34A3B6
Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#4DA6B2
Freshwater (SW 6774)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#3AA9AE
Aquarium (SW 6767)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 0C9FB2 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #0C9FB2 to Dunn-Edwards

#189FAC
Riviera (DE 5753)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#1E98AE
Tropical Lagoon (DE 5781)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#0092A3
Oasis (DET 546)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 0C9FB2 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #0C9FB2 to PPG Paints

#26A5BA
Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#55A7B6
Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 0C9FB2 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #0C9FB2 to Benjamin Moore

#409CAC
Blue Lagoon (2054-40)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#0493A7
Meridian Blue (761)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#4D9CAE
Ash Blue (2057-40)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#3292A1
Wilmington Spruce (754)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 0C9FB2 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #0C9FB2 to Valspar

#3DA1B8
Blue Nebula (8002-40E)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#4A9CA6
Gone Fishing (5004-8A)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#1FA9C3
The Crowd Roars! (8001-38E)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#358F9F
Aqua Dance (5002-8B)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 0C9FB2 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #0C9FB2 to Behr

#1AA9C1
High Dive (P480-5)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#2DA6BF
Gulf Waters (MQ4-52)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#57A3B3
Explorer Blue (M470-5)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
#4A9FA3
Aqua Fresco (M460-5)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 0C9FB2 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #0C9FB2 to Farrow & Ball

#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 14.89 (85.1% similar)
#889B9B
Oval Room Blue (85)
ΔE - 15.37 (84.6% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 15.42 (84.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#0C9FB2 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



0C9FB2
Blue (Munsell)*

B21F0C
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 #0C9FB2?

Color that best contrast with #0C9FB2 is #B21F0C, 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 #0C9FB2?

Complementary or Opposite color for #0C9FB2 is #B21F0C, color name is Rufous*.





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