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HEX 1B90AD - #1B90AD, RGB(27,144,173) Color


Color Name: Blue (Munsell)*
Hex Color Code: #1B90AD
RGB Color Code: RGB(27, 144, 173)
CMYK Values*: 84.4%, 16.8%, 0.0%, 32.2%



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What color is 1B90AD?

The RGB color code for color number #1B90AD is RGB(27, 144, 173). In the RGB color model, #1B90AD has a red value of 27, a green value of 144, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 84.4% cyan, 16.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 191.9° (degrees), 73.0 % saturation, and 39.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #1B90AD has a hue of 191.9° (degrees), 84.4 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



Color 1B90AD is cool or warm?

Color 1B90AD is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #1B90AD? (For interior and product design)

1B90AD 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.



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#1B90AD

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of #1B90AD with dark and light Color




Is #1B90AD Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 1B90AD 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 #1B90AD color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(27, 144, 173)
Red
27 (10.6%)
Green
144 (56.5%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
84.39%
Magenta
16.76%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(191.92deg, 73.0 %, 39.2 %)

Hue
191.92°
Saturation
73.00 %.
Lightness
39.22 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 83, 141)
Red
38 (15.0%)
Yellow
83 (32.5%)
Blue
141 (55.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
191.92°
Saturation
84.39 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 191.92°

W: 10.59 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 17.97

Y : 23.2

Z : 43.07

YXY

Y1 : 23.2

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 89.41%

M : 43.53%

Y : 32.16%


LRV

~ 23.2 %

Munsell Color System

10BG 5.0/12

CIE-Lab

L : 55.27

A : -20.25

B : -23.92

CIE-Lch

L : 55.27

C : 31.35

H : 229.75

CIE-Luv

L : 55.27

U : -37.85

V : -33.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.16

A : -17.69

B : -19.3






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #1B90AD

Here are the colors similar to 1B90AD. 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.

#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#009DC4
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#5D8AA8
Air Force Blue (RAF)
ΔE - 8.29 (91.7% similar)
#0087BD
Blue (NCS)
ΔE - 8.35 (91.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 1B90AD.

#0093B2
PANTONE 632 C
ΔE - 1.15 (98.8% similar)
#008EAA
PANTONE 3135 C
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#218EAE
PANTONE 10277 C
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#0099B2
PANTONE 2396 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 1B90AD.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 1B90AD.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 1B90AD.

#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)

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

#0095B6
Bondi Blue
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)



Paint color for Hex #1B90AD

Here are the paint colors similar to 1B90AD. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 1B90AD similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #1B90AD to Dunn-Edwards

#1E8CAB
Mediterranean Sea (DE 5830)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#1E98AE
Tropical Lagoon (DE 5781)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#508FA2
Aegean Sea (DE 5788)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#0092A3
Oasis (DET 546)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 1B90AD similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #1B90AD to Valspar

#0195B7
Pool Party (5002-10B)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#0189AC
Blue to the Bone (V031-3)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#4891B0
Rushing Rapids (5001-8A)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#358F9F
Aqua Dance (5002-8B)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 1B90AD similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #1B90AD to PPG Paints

#1E8EA1
Safe Harbor (PPG1235-6)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#1993BE
Bellflower (PPG1237-6)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#5397B7
Hush-A-Bye (PPG1238-5)
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 1B90AD similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #1B90AD to Behr

#0087A8
Hacienda Blue (P490-6)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#0089A0
Aruba Blue (P480-6)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#0084A6
Tibetan Turquoise (MQ4-53)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#508A9A
Blue Square (S460-5)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 1B90AD similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #1B90AD to Benjamin Moore

#0493A7
Meridian Blue (761)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#419AB7
Cool Blue (2058-40)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#3292A1
Wilmington Spruce (754)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#548DA7
Blue Daisy (2062-40)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 1B90AD similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #1B90AD to Sherwin Williams

#289EC4
Major Blue (SW 6795)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#01819E
Blue Mosque (SW 6789)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#5389A1
Secure Blue (SW 6508)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#018498
Cruising (SW 6782)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 1B90AD similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #1B90AD to Farrow & Ball

#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 8.75 (91.3% similar)
#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 11.42 (88.6% similar)
#4280B8
Pea Flower Tea (CB12)
ΔE - 12.56 (87.4% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 13.64 (86.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#1B90AD 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



1B90AD
Blue (Munsell)*

AD381B
Chinese Red*


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 #1B90AD?

Color that best contrast with #1B90AD is #AD381B, color name is Chinese Red*
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 #1B90AD?

Complementary or Opposite color for #1B90AD is #AD381B, color name is Chinese Red*.





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