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HEX 182D42 - #182D42, RGB(24,45,66) Color


Color Name: Squid Ink*
Hex Color Code: #182D42
RGB Color Code: RGB(24, 45, 66)
CMYK Values*: 63.6%, 31.8%, 0.0%, 74.1%



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What color is 182D42?

The RGB color code for color number #182D42 is RGB(24, 45, 66). In the RGB color model, #182D42 has a red value of 24, a green value of 45, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 63.6% cyan, 31.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 74.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210° (degrees), 46.7 % saturation, and 17.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #182D42 has a hue of 210° (degrees), 63.6 % saturation and 25.9 % brightness/value.



Color 182D42 is cool or warm?

Color 182D42 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #182D42? (For interior and product design)

182D42 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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#182D42

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Is #182D42 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 182D42 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 #182D42 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(24, 45, 66)
Red
24 (9.4%)
Green
45 (17.6%)
Blue
66 (25.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
63.64%
Magenta
31.82%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
74.12%

HSL

HSL(210deg, 46.7 %, 17.6 %)

Hue
210°
Saturation
46.67 %.
Lightness
17.65 %.

RYB

RYB(157, 175, 209)
Red
157 (61.7%)
Yellow
175 (68.6%)
Blue
209 (82.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
210°
Saturation
63.64 %.
Brightness / Value
25.88 %.

HWB

H: 210°

W: 9.41 %

B: 74.12 %

XYZ

X : 2.3

Y : 2.46

Z : 5.51

YXY

Y1 : 2.46

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.24

CMY

C : 90.59%

M : 82.35%

Y : 74.12%


LRV

~ 2.5 %

Munsell Color System

0.1PB 1.7/3

CIE-Lab

L : 17.76

A : -0.91

B : -15.77

CIE-Lch

L : 17.76

C : 15.8

H : 266.69

CIE-Luv

L : 17.76

U : -7.63

V : -16.34

Hunter-Lab

L : 15.7

A : -1.34

B : -9.82






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #182D42

Here are the colors similar to 182D42. 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 - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#003153
Prussian Blue (Berlin Blue)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#002E63
Cool Black
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)
#003366
Dark Midnight Blue
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 182D42.

#1A2B3C
RAL 5011 - Steel Blue
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#0F3052
RAL 5026 - Pearl Night Blue
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#1F3855
RAL 5003 - Sapphire Blue
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#193153
RAL 5013 - Cobalt Blue
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 182D42.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 182D42.

#00263E
PANTONE 2965 C
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#002B49
PANTONE 7463 C
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#253746
PANTONE 7546 C
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#28334A
PANTONE 2380 C
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 182D42.



Paint color for Hex #182D42

Here are the paint colors similar to 182D42. 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 182D42 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #182D42 to Sherwin Williams

#283849
In the Navy (SW 9178)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#2B3441
Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#2F3D4C
Naval (SW 6244)
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#234058
Salty Dog (SW 9177)
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 182D42 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #182D42 to Valspar

#22394A
Indigo Streamer (4010-4)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#2A364E
Nightfall (8003-46G)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#2B3140
Blue Coal (4011-3)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#233E51
Blue Dusk (M318)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 182D42 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #182D42 to Benjamin Moore

#2B3B4C
North Sea (CC-932)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#2F394B
Deep Royal (2061-10)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#1D3E59
Marine Blue (2059-10)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#2E3549
Old Navy (2063-10)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 182D42 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #182D42 to Dunn-Edwards

#353F51
Dark & Stormy (DET 572)
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)
#343B4E
Old Mill (DEA 185)
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#343E54
Black River Falls (DEA 189)
ΔE - 7.15 (92.9% similar)
#383E5D
Singing the Blues (DET 576)
ΔE - 9.98 (90.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color 182D42 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #182D42 to Behr

#35475B
Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
ΔE - 8.48 (91.5% similar)
#3B4354
Indigo Ink (HDC-CL-26A)
ΔE - 8.63 (91.4% similar)
#3A4859
Very Navy (M500-7)
ΔE - 9.18 (90.8% similar)
#3E4855
Starless Night (PPU14-20)
ΔE - 9.95 (90.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 182D42 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #182D42 to PPG Paints

#3A405A
Victory Blue (PPG1165-7)
ΔE - 9.60 (90.4% similar)
#384A66
Annapolis Blue (PPG1164-7)
ΔE - 10.03 (90.0% similar)
#314D67
Blueberry Pie (PPG1163-7)
ΔE - 10.38 (89.6% similar)
#2A4B6E
Blue Tang (PPG1160-7)
ΔE - 10.42 (89.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 182D42 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #182D42 to Farrow & Ball

#3F4666
Blue Maize (CB11)
ΔE - 11.62 (88.4% similar)
#3F4D57
Hague Blue (30)
ΔE - 11.89 (88.1% similar)
#3D3C3C
Pitch Black (256)
ΔE - 13.16 (86.8% similar)
#45494C
Railings (31)
ΔE - 13.40 (86.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#182D42 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



182D42
Squid Ink*

422D18
Cafe Noir (Espresso)*


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 #182D42?

Color that best contrast with #182D42 is #422D18, color name is Cafe Noir (Espresso)*
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 #182D42?

Complementary or Opposite color for #182D42 is #422D18, color name is Cafe Noir (Espresso)*.





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