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HEX 158EBC - #158EBC, RGB(21,142,188) Color


Color Name: Blue (NCS)*
Hex Color Code: #158EBC
RGB Color Code: RGB(21, 142, 188)
CMYK Values*: 88.8%, 24.5%, 0.0%, 26.3%



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What color is 158EBC?

The RGB color code for color number #158EBC is RGB(21, 142, 188). In the RGB color model, #158EBC has a red value of 21, a green value of 142, and a blue value of 188. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 88.8% cyan, 24.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 196.5° (degrees), 79.9 % saturation, and 41.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #158EBC has a hue of 196.5° (degrees), 88.8 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color 158EBC is cool or warm?

Color 158EBC is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #158EBC? (For interior and product design)

158EBC has an LRV of nearly 23. By LRV value, it is a medium 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.



Dark Color

#158EBC

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of #158EBC with dark and light Color




Is #158EBC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 158EBC 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 #158EBC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(21, 142, 188)
Red
21 (8.2%)
Green
142 (55.7%)
Blue
188 (73.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
88.83%
Magenta
24.47%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(196.53deg, 79.9 %, 41.0 %)

Hue
196.53°
Saturation
79.90 %.
Lightness
40.98 %.

RYB

RYB(32, 70, 144)
Red
32 (12.5%)
Yellow
70 (27.3%)
Blue
144 (56.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
196.53°
Saturation
88.83 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 196.53°

W: 8.24 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 19.06

Y : 23.14

Z : 51.04

YXY

Y1 : 23.14

X : 0.2

Y2 : 0.25

CMY

C : 91.76%

M : 44.31%

Y : 26.27%


LRV

~ 23.1 %

Munsell Color System

3.1B 5.4/11.8

CIE-Lab

L : 55.21

A : -14.29

B : -32.58

CIE-Lch

L : 55.21

C : 35.58

H : 246.31

CIE-Luv

L : 55.21

U : -36.61

V : -48.3

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.1

A : -13.45

B : -29.24






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #158EBC

Here are the colors similar to 158EBC. 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.

#0087BD
Blue (NCS)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#0892D0
Rich Electric Blue
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#009DC4
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#2887C8
Green Blue
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 158EBC.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 158EBC.

#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#007CB0
RAL 5015 - Sky Blue
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 158EBC.

#0092BD
PANTONE 2183 C
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#0092BC
PANTONE 313 C
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#298FC2
PANTONE 7689 C
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#0095C8
PANTONE 639 C
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 158EBC.


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

#2287B9
Adobe Photoshop Blue
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)



Paint color for Hex #158EBC

Here are the paint colors similar to 158EBC. 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 158EBC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #158EBC to Sherwin Williams

#0192C6
Dynamic Blue (SW 6958)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#289EC4
Major Blue (SW 6795)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#5389A1
Secure Blue (SW 6508)
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)
#017CA7
Blue Plate (SW 6796)
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 158EBC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #158EBC to PPG Paints

#1993BE
Bellflower (PPG1237-6)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#3E8FBC
Quiet Night (PPG1239-5)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#2282A8
Blue Paisley (PPG1238-6)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#3398CE
Sorcerer (PPG1240-5)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 158EBC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #158EBC to Benjamin Moore

#3E90B8
Electric Blue (2061-40)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#4A93BE
Sailor's Sea Blue (2063-40)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#4298C4
Lake Tahoe (783)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 158EBC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #158EBC to Behr

#008BC4
Celebration Blue (MQ4-57)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#0087A8
Hacienda Blue (P490-6)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#5492AF
Jet Ski (M490-5)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#0084A6
Tibetan Turquoise (MQ4-53)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 158EBC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #158EBC to Valspar

#0192CC
Blue Burst (4008-10B)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#4891B0
Rushing Rapids (5001-8A)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#498BB8
Blueberry Festival (V072-5)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#0195B7
Pool Party (5002-10B)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 158EBC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #158EBC to Dunn-Edwards

#0098C8
Pool Party (DE 5837)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#1E8CAB
Mediterranean Sea (DE 5830)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#3194CE
Splish Splash (DE 5844)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#4C98C2
Mountain Bluebird (DET 573)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 158EBC similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #158EBC to Farrow & Ball

#4280B8
Pea Flower Tea (CB12)
ΔE - 8.36 (91.6% similar)
#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 9.15 (90.8% similar)
#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 11.82 (88.2% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 14.37 (85.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#158EBC 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



158EBC
Blue (NCS)*

BC4315
Rust*


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 #158EBC?

Color that best contrast with #158EBC is #BC4315, color name is Rust*
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 #158EBC?

Complementary or Opposite color for #158EBC is #BC4315, color name is Rust*.





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