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HEX 122A38 - #122A38, RGB(18,42,56) Color


Color Name: Squid Ink*
Hex Color Code: #122A38
RGB Color Code: RGB(18, 42, 56)
CMYK Values*: 67.9%, 25.0%, 0.0%, 78.0%



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What color is 122A38?

The RGB color code for color number #122A38 is RGB(18, 42, 56). In the RGB color model, #122A38 has a red value of 18, a green value of 42, and a blue value of 56. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 67.9% cyan, 25.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 78.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.1° (degrees), 51.4 % saturation, and 14.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #122A38 has a hue of 202.1° (degrees), 67.9 % saturation and 22.0 % brightness/value.



Color 122A38 is cool or warm?

Color 122A38 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #122A38? (For interior and product design)

122A38 has an LRV of nearly 2. 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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#122A38

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Is #122A38 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 122A38 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 #122A38 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(18, 42, 56)
Red
18 (7.1%)
Green
42 (16.5%)
Blue
56 (22.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
67.86%
Magenta
25.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
78.04%

HSL

HSL(202.11deg, 51.4 %, 14.5 %)

Hue
202.11°
Saturation
51.35 %.
Lightness
14.51 %.

RYB

RYB(167, 188, 216)
Red
167 (65.6%)
Yellow
188 (73.6%)
Blue
216 (84.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
202.11°
Saturation
67.86 %.
Brightness / Value
21.96 %.

HWB

H: 202.11°

W: 7.06 %

B: 78.04 %

XYZ

X : 1.79

Y : 2.07

Z : 4.05

YXY

Y1 : 2.07

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 92.94%

M : 83.53%

Y : 78.04%


LRV

~ 2.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.6B 1.5/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 15.85

A : -4.23

B : -11.83

CIE-Lch

L : 15.85

C : 12.56

H : 250.32

CIE-Luv

L : 15.85

U : -7.94

V : -11.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 14.39

A : -2.96

B : -6.6






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #122A38

Here are the colors similar to 122A38. 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.

#232F3E
Squid Ink
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#2A3439
Gunmetal
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#003153
Prussian Blue (Berlin Blue)
ΔE - 7.95 (92.0% similar)
#232B2B
Charleston Green
ΔE - 8.22 (91.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 122A38.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 122A38.

#1A2B3C
RAL 5011 - Steel Blue
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#2B3A44
RAL 5008 - Gray Blue
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#191E28
RAL 5004 - Black Blue
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 122A38.

#253746
PANTONE 7546 C
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#00263E
PANTONE 2965 C
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#1D252D
PANTONE 433 C
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#131E29
PANTONE 7547 C
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 122A38.



Paint color for Hex #122A38

Here are the paint colors similar to 122A38. 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.


Valspar

Hex color 122A38 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #122A38 to Valspar

#22394A
Indigo Streamer (4010-4)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#293944
Pitch Cobalt (5010-2)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#252D31
Tempest's Teapot (M250)
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#292F35
Deep Space Echo (T691)
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 122A38 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #122A38 to Sherwin Williams

#283849
In the Navy (SW 9178)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#23383F
Dark Night (SW 6237)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#2B3441
Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179)
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#2F3D4C
Naval (SW 6244)
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 122A38 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #122A38 to Benjamin Moore

#2B3B4C
North Sea (CC-932)
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#323A43
Polo Blue (2062-10)
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)
#1D3E59
Marine Blue (2059-10)
ΔE - 8.11 (91.9% similar)
#33383E
After Midnight (CSP-630)
ΔE - 8.36 (91.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 122A38 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #122A38 to Dunn-Edwards

#353F51
Dark & Stormy (DET 572)
ΔE - 9.68 (90.3% similar)
#343B4E
Old Mill (DEA 185)
ΔE - 10.25 (89.7% similar)
#2A4B5F
Deep Ocean (DEA 135)
ΔE - 10.61 (89.4% similar)
#343E54
Black River Falls (DEA 189)
ΔE - 10.62 (89.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 122A38 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #122A38 to Behr

#35475B
Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
ΔE - 10.39 (89.6% similar)
#3A4859
Very Navy (M500-7)
ΔE - 10.86 (89.1% similar)
#3B4354
Indigo Ink (HDC-CL-26A)
ΔE - 11.09 (88.9% similar)
#3E4855
Starless Night (PPU14-20)
ΔE - 11.20 (88.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 122A38 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #122A38 to PPG Paints

#334B58
Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7)
ΔE - 10.60 (89.4% similar)
#3B484F
Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7)
ΔE - 10.75 (89.2% similar)
#3F4C5A
Cavalry (PPG1041-7)
ΔE - 11.92 (88.1% similar)
#2B4D68
Singing The Blues (PPG1159-7)
ΔE - 12.05 (87.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 122A38 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #122A38 to Farrow & Ball

#3F4D57
Hague Blue (30)
ΔE - 11.99 (88.0% similar)
#3D3C3C
Pitch Black (256)
ΔE - 12.81 (87.2% similar)
#45494C
Railings (31)
ΔE - 13.25 (86.7% similar)
#454749
Off-Black (57)
ΔE - 13.46 (86.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#122A38 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



122A38
Squid Ink*

382012
Hickory Brown*


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 #122A38?

Color that best contrast with #122A38 is #382012, color name is Hickory Brown*
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 #122A38?

Complementary or Opposite color for #122A38 is #382012, color name is Hickory Brown*.





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