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HEX 1663B9 - #1663B9, RGB(22,99,185) Color


Color Name: Denim*
Hex Color Code: #1663B9
RGB Color Code: RGB(22, 99, 185)
CMYK Values*: 88.1%, 46.5%, 0.0%, 27.5%



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What color is 1663B9?

The RGB color code for color number #1663B9 is RGB(22, 99, 185). In the RGB color model, #1663B9 has a red value of 22, a green value of 99, and a blue value of 185. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 88.1% cyan, 46.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 211.7° (degrees), 78.7 % saturation, and 40.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #1663B9 has a hue of 211.7° (degrees), 88.1 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color 1663B9 is cool or warm?

Color 1663B9 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #1663B9? (For interior and product design)

1663B9 has an LRV of nearly 13. By LRV value, it is a 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

#1663B9

Light Color


Compare LRV 13 of #1663B9 with dark and light Color




Is #1663B9 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 1663B9 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 #1663B9 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(22, 99, 185)
Red
22 (8.6%)
Green
99 (38.8%)
Blue
185 (72.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
88.11%
Magenta
46.49%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(211.66deg, 78.7 %, 40.6 %)

Hue
211.66°
Saturation
78.74 %.
Lightness
40.59 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 70, 173)
Red
46 (18.0%)
Yellow
70 (27.4%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
211.66°
Saturation
88.11 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 211.66°

W: 8.63 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 13.55

Y : 12.6

Z : 47.62

YXY

Y1 : 12.6

X : 0.18

Y2 : 0.17

CMY

C : 91.37%

M : 61.18%

Y : 27.45%


LRV

~ 12.6 %

Munsell Color System

5PB 4.0/12

CIE-Lab

L : 42.15

A : 10.55

B : -51.55

CIE-Lch

L : 42.15

C : 52.62

H : 281.57

CIE-Luv

L : 42.15

U : -22.41

V : -76.74

Hunter-Lab

L : 35.49

A : 6.03

B : -54.7






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #1663B9

Here are the colors similar to 1663B9. 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.

#1560BD
Denim
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#0066CC
Bright Navy Blue
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#306AC0
YInMn Blue
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#26619C
Lapis Lazuli
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 1663B9.

#005EB8
PANTONE 300 C
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#0762C8
PANTONE 2387 C
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#0067B9
PANTONE 2144 C
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#2460A7
PANTONE 3506 C
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 1663B9.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 1663B9.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 1663B9.

#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#3876AB
BS 20-E-53 - Blue
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 1663B9.

#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#005B8C
RAL 5017 - Traffic Blue
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)
#376B8C
RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)
#005387
RAL 5005 - Signal Blue
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)

Pantone TPX

Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to 1663B9.

#5072A7
Blue Yonder
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)

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

#0A66C2
Linkedin Blue
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)



Paint color for Hex #1663B9

Here are the paint colors similar to 1663B9. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color 1663B9 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #1663B9 to PPG Paints

#2863AD
Rainbow Bright (PPG1243-7)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#0264AE
Cobalt Stone (PPG1241-7)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#326395
Teeny Bikini (PPG1162-6)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#356FAD
Nocturne Shade (PPG1244-6)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 1663B9 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #1663B9 to Valspar

#2B63A0
Zydeco (V036-3)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#28679E
In the Nick (8001-44F)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#10659F
Biro Blue (8001-43G)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 1663B9 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #1663B9 to Benjamin Moore

#0066B1
Big Country Blue (2066-30)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#3862A3
Mosaic (CC-874)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#0063A6
Brilliant Blue (2065-30)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#396998
Old Glory (811)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 1663B9 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #1663B9 to Dunn-Edwards

#326AB1
Dover Straits (DE 5866)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#186DB6
Beautiful Blue (DEA 136)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#296A9D
The Blues (DE 5859)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#165D95
Lapis (DE 5846)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 1663B9 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #1663B9 to Behr

#2B6BAA
Electric Blue (MQ4-24)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#265C98
Beacon Blue (P510-7)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#4467A7
Indigo Batik (P530-6)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#366FA6
Mega Blue (P520-6)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 1663B9 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #1663B9 to Sherwin Williams

#015F97
Hyper Blue (SW 6965)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#016EA7
Blue Chip (SW 6959)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#4E739F
Lupine (SW 6810)
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#4C6B8A
Revel Blue (SW 6530)
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 1663B9 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #1663B9 to Farrow & Ball

#4280B8
Pea Flower Tea (CB12)
ΔE - 10.51 (89.5% similar)
#4A5B6B
Stiffkey Blue (281)
ΔE - 12.47 (87.5% similar)
#5C6576
Wine Dark (308)
ΔE - 15.11 (84.9% similar)
#3F4D57
Hague Blue (30)
ΔE - 16.50 (83.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#1663B9 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



1663B9
Denim*

B96C16
Tiger’s Eye*


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 #1663B9?

Color that best contrast with #1663B9 is #B96C16, color name is Tiger’s Eye*
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 #1663B9?

Complementary or Opposite color for #1663B9 is #B96C16, color name is Tiger’s Eye*.





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