Color Name
Indigo Dye*
Hex Color Code
#27496A
RGB Color Code
RGB(39, 73, 106)
CMYK Values*
63.2%, 31.1%, 0.0%, 58.4%
#27496A hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is 27496A?

The RGB color code for color number #27496A is RGB(39, 73, 106). In the RGB color model, #27496A has a red value of 39, a green value of 73, and a blue value of 106. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 63.2% cyan, 31.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 58.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 209.6° (degrees), 46.2 % saturation, and 28.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #27496A has a hue of 209.6° (degrees), 63.2 % saturation and 41.6 % brightness/value.



Color 27496A is cool or warm?

Color 27496A is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #27496A? (For interior and product design)

27496A has an LRV of nearly 6. 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.



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Is #27496A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 27496A 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 #27496A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(39, 73, 106)
Red
39 (15.3%)
Green
73 (28.6%)
Blue
106 (41.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
63.21%
Magenta
31.13%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
58.43%

HSL

HSL(209.55deg, 46.2 %, 28.4 %)

Hue
209.55°
Saturation
46.21 %.
Lightness
28.43 %.

RYB

RYB(110, 134, 182)
Red
110 (43.1%)
Yellow
134 (52.6%)
Blue
182 (71.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
209.55°
Saturation
63.21 %.
Brightness / Value
41.57 %.

HWB

H: 209.55°

W: 15.29 %

B: 58.43 %

XYZ

X : 5.82

Y : 6.24

Z : 14.53

YXY

Y1 : 6.24

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.23

CMY

C : 84.71%

M : 71.37%

Y : 58.43%


LRV

~ 6.2 %

Munsell Color System

1.2PB 2.9/4.4

CIE-Lab

L : 30

A : -1.2

B : -22.89

CIE-Lch

L : 30

C : 22.93

H : 266.99

CIE-Luv

L : 30

U : -13.65

V : -29.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 24.97

A : -2.1

B : -17.02






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #27496A

Here are the colors similar to 27496A. 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.

#00416A Color
Indigo Dye
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#08457E Color
Dark Cerulean
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#004488 Color
Safety Blue
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#035096 Color
Medium Electric Blue
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 27496A.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 27496A.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 27496A.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 27496A.

#154468 Color
PANTONE 8483 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#004976 Color
PANTONE 7693 C
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#004677 Color
PANTONE 2187 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#01426A Color
PANTONE 7694 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 27496A.

#3D4D5A Color
BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #27496A

Here are the paint colors similar to 27496A. 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 27496A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #27496A to Sherwin Williams

#25476A Color
Commodore (SW 6524)
ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
#284A70 Color
Indigo (SW 6531)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#2B4360 Color
Dress Blues (SW 9176)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 27496A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #27496A to PPG Paints



Valspar

Hex color 27496A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #27496A to Valspar



Benjamin Moore

Hex color 27496A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #27496A to Benjamin Moore



Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 27496A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #27496A to Dunn-Edwards

#2D517C Color
Slumber (DE 5860)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#2E4A7D Color
Nautical (DEA 139)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#375673 Color
Blue Earth (DE 5853)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 27496A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #27496A to Behr

#36526A Color
Velvet Rope (MQ5-58)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#3B5066 Color
Inked (M510-7)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#35475B Color
Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 27496A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #27496A to Farrow & Ball

#3F4666 Color
Blue Maize (CB11)
ΔE - 8.45 (91.5% similar)
#4A5B6B Color
Stiffkey Blue (281)
ΔE - 9.02 (91.0% similar)
#3F4D57 Color
Hague Blue (30)
ΔE - 9.16 (90.8% similar)
#5C6576 Color
Wine Dark (308)
ΔE - 13.00 (87.0% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#27496A 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



27496A
Indigo Dye*

6A4827
Otter Brown*


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 #27496A?

Color that best contrast with #27496A is #6A4827, color name is Otter Brown*
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 #27496A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #27496A is #6A4827, color name is Otter Brown*.





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