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HEX 261F77 - #261F77, RGB(38,31,119) Color


Color Name: Midnight Blue*
Hex Color Code: #261F77
RGB Color Code: RGB(38, 31, 119)
CMYK Values*: 68.1%, 73.9%, 0.0%, 53.3%



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What color is 261F77?

The RGB color code for color number #261F77 is RGB(38, 31, 119). In the RGB color model, #261F77 has a red value of 38, a green value of 31, and a blue value of 119. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 68.1% cyan, 73.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 53.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 244.8° (degrees), 58.7 % saturation, and 29.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #261F77 has a hue of 244.8° (degrees), 73.9 % saturation and 46.7 % brightness/value.



Color 261F77 is cool or warm?

Color 261F77 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #261F77? (For interior and product design)

261F77 has an LRV of nearly 3. 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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#261F77

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Is #261F77 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 261F77 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 #261F77 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(38, 31, 119)
Red
38 (14.9%)
Green
31 (12.2%)
Blue
119 (46.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
68.07%
Magenta
73.95%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
53.33%

HSL

HSL(244.77deg, 58.7 %, 29.4 %)

Hue
244.77°
Saturation
58.67 %.
Lightness
29.41 %.

RYB

RYB(124, 119, 207)
Red
124 (48.7%)
Yellow
119 (46.6%)
Blue
207 (81.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
244.77°
Saturation
73.95 %.
Brightness / Value
46.67 %.

HWB

H: 244.77°

W: 12.16 %

B: 53.33 %

XYZ

X : 4.62

Y : 2.72

Z : 17.74

YXY

Y1 : 2.72

X : 0.18

Y2 : 0.11

CMY

C : 85.10%

M : 87.84%

Y : 53.33%


LRV

~ 2.7 %

Munsell Color System

7.9PB 1.8/11.6

CIE-Lab

L : 18.9

A : 32.02

B : -49.05

CIE-Lch

L : 18.9

C : 58.58

H : 303.14

CIE-Luv

L : 18.9

U : -2.61

V : -54.04

Hunter-Lab

L : 16.5

A : 21.07

B : -52.16






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #261F77

Here are the colors similar to 261F77. 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.

#191970
Midnight Blue
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#32127A
Persian Indigo (Regimental)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#002387
Resolution Blue
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#2E2D88
Cosmic Cobalt
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 261F77.

#281E78
PANTONE 2372 C
ΔE - 0.50 (99.5% similar)
#151F6D
PANTONE 2756 C
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#39207C
PANTONE 2105 C
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#001A72
PANTONE 2747 C
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 261F77.

#192961
RAL 290 20 35 - Schiava Blue
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 261F77.


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

#23297A
Saint Patrick Blue
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)



Paint color for Hex #261F77

Here are the paint colors similar to 261F77. 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.


Valspar

Hex color 261F77 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #261F77 to Valspar

#2F3465
Spirit Blue (4011-9)
ΔE - 8.71 (91.3% similar)
#433267
Sumptuous Purple (4010-10)
ΔE - 9.18 (90.8% similar)
#323F76
Jazzy Blue (4010-9)
ΔE - 10.36 (89.6% similar)
#3D4281
Merlin's Robes (8001-47G)
ΔE - 10.44 (89.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 261F77 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #261F77 to Benjamin Moore

#233872
Blue (2066-10)
ΔE - 9.11 (90.9% similar)
#2B3762
Admiral Blue (2065-10)
ΔE - 10.15 (89.9% similar)
#334076
Starry Night Blue (2067-20)
ΔE - 10.67 (89.3% similar)
#353963
Blue Grotto (CC-964)
ΔE - 10.72 (89.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 261F77 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #261F77 to Dunn-Edwards

#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 11.36 (88.6% similar)
#3B3F66
Clematis Blue (DET 587)
ΔE - 12.29 (87.7% similar)
#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 12.30 (87.7% similar)
#4F467E
Fresh Eggplant (DE 5944)
ΔE - 12.61 (87.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 261F77 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #261F77 to Sherwin Williams

#283849
In the Navy (SW 9178)
ΔE - 11.82 (88.2% similar)
#3E4371
Valiant Violet (SW 6818)
ΔE - 12.09 (87.9% similar)
#234058
Salty Dog (SW 9177)
ΔE - 12.38 (87.6% similar)
#2F3D4C
Naval (SW 6244)
ΔE - 12.64 (87.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 261F77 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #261F77 to Behr

#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 13.27 (86.7% similar)
#35475B
Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
ΔE - 13.58 (86.4% similar)
#4B4775
Dramatist (MQ5-43)
ΔE - 13.61 (86.4% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 13.71 (86.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 261F77 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #261F77 to PPG Paints

#374874
Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7)
ΔE - 13.39 (86.6% similar)
#314A76
Dragonfly (PPG1162-7)
ΔE - 14.14 (85.9% similar)
#334B58
Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7)
ΔE - 14.20 (85.8% similar)
#3D496D
Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7)
ΔE - 14.26 (85.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 261F77 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #261F77 to Farrow & Ball

#3F4666
Blue Maize (CB11)
ΔE - 14.52 (85.5% similar)
#3F4D57
Hague Blue (30)
ΔE - 15.10 (84.9% similar)
#4A5B6B
Stiffkey Blue (281)
ΔE - 18.16 (81.8% similar)
#45494C
Railings (31)
ΔE - 19.45 (80.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#261F77 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



261F77
Midnight Blue*

70771F
Grasshopper*


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 #261F77?

Color that best contrast with #261F77 is #70771F, color name is Grasshopper*
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 #261F77?

Complementary or Opposite color for #261F77 is #70771F, color name is Grasshopper*.





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