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What color is 1A2A8F?

The RGB color code for color number #1A2A8F is RGB(26, 42, 143). In the RGB color model, #1A2A8F has a red value of 26, a green value of 42, and a blue value of 143. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 81.8% cyan, 70.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 43.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 231.8° (degrees), 69.2 % saturation, and 33.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #1A2A8F has a hue of 231.8° (degrees), 81.8 % saturation and 56.1 % brightness/value.



Color 1A2A8F is cool or warm?

Color 1A2A8F is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #1A2A8F? (For interior and product design)

1A2A8F has an LRV of nearly 4. 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.



Dark Color

#1A2A8F

Light Color


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Is #1A2A8F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 1A2A8F 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 #1A2A8F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(26, 42, 143)
Red
26 (10.2%)
Green
42 (16.5%)
Blue
143 (56.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
81.82%
Magenta
70.63%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
43.92%

HSL

HSL(231.79deg, 69.2 %, 33.1 %)

Hue
231.79°
Saturation
69.23 %.
Lightness
33.14 %.

RYB

RYB(97, 104, 209)
Red
97 (38.2%)
Yellow
104 (40.6%)
Blue
209 (82.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
231.79°
Saturation
81.82 %.
Brightness / Value
56.08 %.

HWB

H: 231.79°

W: 10.20 %

B: 43.92 %

XYZ

X : 6.21

Y : 3.86

Z : 26.4

YXY

Y1 : 3.86

X : 0.17

Y2 : 0.11

CMY

C : 89.80%

M : 83.53%

Y : 43.92%


LRV

~ 3.9 %

Munsell Color System

5.8PB 2.2/13.9

CIE-Lab

L : 23.2

A : 32.44

B : -57.14

CIE-Lch

L : 23.2

C : 65.7

H : 299.59

CIE-Luv

L : 23.2

U : -7.37

V : -68.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 19.64

A : 22.07

B : -65.94






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #1A2A8F


Here are the colors similar to 1A2A8F. 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.



#002395
Imperial Blue
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#002387
Resolution Blue
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#2E2D88
Cosmic Cobalt
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#00308F
Air Force Blue (USAF)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 1A2A8F.


#2F2A95
PANTONE 2370 C
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#00239C
PANTONE Dark Blue C
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#0033A0
PANTONE 286 C
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#003087
PANTONE 287 C
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 1A2A8F.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 1A2A8F.


#00387B
RAL 5002 - Ultramarine Blue
ΔE - 7.75 (92.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 1A2A8F.




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



#1428A0
Samsung Blue
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#23297A
Saint Patrick Blue
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #1A2A8F


Here are the paint colors similar to 1A2A8F. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 1A2A8F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #1A2A8F to Benjamin Moore


#233872
Blue (2066-10)
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)
#334076
Starry Night Blue (2067-20)
ΔE - 9.06 (90.9% similar)
#2B3762
Admiral Blue (2065-10)
ΔE - 9.98 (90.0% similar)
#3F457D
Basic Blue (CC-968)
ΔE - 10.13 (89.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 1A2A8F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #1A2A8F to Valspar


#3D4281
Merlin's Robes (8001-47G)
ΔE - 8.72 (91.3% similar)
#323F76
Jazzy Blue (4010-9)
ΔE - 8.77 (91.2% similar)
#2F3465
Spirit Blue (4011-9)
ΔE - 9.27 (90.7% similar)
#2B406F
Deep Ocean Floor (V074-6)
ΔE - 9.74 (90.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 1A2A8F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #1A2A8F to Dunn-Edwards


#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 9.70 (90.3% similar)
#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 10.05 (90.0% similar)
#2E4A7D
Nautical (DEA 139)
ΔE - 11.17 (88.8% similar)
#3C4D85
Dive In (DE 5895)
ΔE - 11.50 (88.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 1A2A8F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #1A2A8F to Sherwin Williams


#234058
Salty Dog (SW 9177)
ΔE - 10.26 (89.7% similar)
#2B4360
Dress Blues (SW 9176)
ΔE - 10.88 (89.1% similar)
#164576
Honorable Blue (SW 6811)
ΔE - 11.27 (88.7% similar)
#25476A
Commodore (SW 6524)
ΔE - 11.28 (88.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color 1A2A8F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #1A2A8F to Behr


#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 11.08 (88.9% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 11.47 (88.5% similar)
#424D83
Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48)
ΔE - 11.88 (88.1% similar)
#35475B
Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
ΔE - 11.89 (88.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 1A2A8F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #1A2A8F to PPG Paints


#374874
Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7)
ΔE - 11.39 (88.6% similar)
#314A76
Dragonfly (PPG1162-7)
ΔE - 11.50 (88.5% similar)
#2A4B6E
Blue Tang (PPG1160-7)
ΔE - 11.87 (88.1% similar)
#314D67
Blueberry Pie (PPG1163-7)
ΔE - 11.93 (88.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#1A2A8F 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



1A2A8F
Imperial Blue*

8F7F1A
Old Moss Green*


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 #1A2A8F?

Color that best contrast with #1A2A8F is #8F7F1A, color name is Old Moss Green*
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 #1A2A8F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #1A2A8F is #8F7F1A, color name is Old Moss Green*.





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