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HEX 2791B2 - #2791B2, RGB(39,145,178) Color


Color Name: Blue (Munsell)*
Hex Color Code: #2791B2
RGB Color Code: RGB(39, 145, 178)
CMYK Values*: 78.1%, 18.5%, 0.0%, 30.2%



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What color is 2791B2?

The RGB color code for color number #2791B2 is RGB(39, 145, 178). In the RGB color model, #2791B2 has a red value of 39, a green value of 145, and a blue value of 178. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 78.1% cyan, 18.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 194.2° (degrees), 64.1 % saturation, and 42.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2791B2 has a hue of 194.2° (degrees), 78.1 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color 2791B2 is cool or warm?

Color 2791B2 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #2791B2? (For interior and product design)

2791B2 has an LRV of nearly 24. 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.



Dark Color

#2791B2

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of #2791B2 with dark and light Color




Is #2791B2 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2791B2 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 #2791B2 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(39, 145, 178)
Red
39 (15.3%)
Green
145 (56.9%)
Blue
178 (69.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
78.09%
Magenta
18.54%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(194.24deg, 64.1 %, 42.5 %)

Hue
194.24°
Saturation
64.06 %.
Lightness
42.55 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 76, 135)
Red
37 (14.4%)
Yellow
76 (30.0%)
Blue
135 (52.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
194.24°
Saturation
78.09 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 194.24°

W: 15.29 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 19

Y : 23.9

Z : 45.73

YXY

Y1 : 23.9

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 84.71%

M : 43.14%

Y : 30.20%


LRV

~ 23.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.9BG 5.4/14.3

CIE-Lab

L : 55.98

A : -17.93

B : -25.67

CIE-Lch

L : 55.98

C : 31.31

H : 235.06

CIE-Luv

L : 55.98

U : -36.52

V : -36.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.88

A : -16.18

B : -21.25






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #2791B2

Here are the colors similar to 2791B2. 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 - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#009DC4
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#0087BD
Blue (NCS)
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#5D8AA8
Air Force Blue (RAF)
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2791B2.

#218EAE
PANTONE 10277 C
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#0093B2
PANTONE 632 C
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#0092BC
PANTONE 313 C
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#0092BD
PANTONE 2183 C
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2791B2.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2791B2.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 2791B2.

#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)

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

#0095B6
Bondi Blue
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)



Paint color for Hex #2791B2

Here are the paint colors similar to 2791B2. 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 2791B2 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2791B2 to Valspar

#0195B7
Pool Party (5002-10B)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#4891B0
Rushing Rapids (5001-8A)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#0189AC
Blue to the Bone (V031-3)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#5190A9
Chivalry (M347)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 2791B2 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2791B2 to Dunn-Edwards

#1E8CAB
Mediterranean Sea (DE 5830)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#0098C8
Pool Party (DE 5837)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#508FA2
Aegean Sea (DE 5788)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#1E98AE
Tropical Lagoon (DE 5781)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 2791B2 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2791B2 to PPG Paints

#1993BE
Bellflower (PPG1237-6)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#5397B7
Hush-A-Bye (PPG1238-5)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#5692B2
Vanity (PPG1157-5)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 2791B2 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2791B2 to Benjamin Moore

#419AB7
Cool Blue (2058-40)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#3E90B8
Electric Blue (2061-40)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#5394B4
Poolside (775)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#548DA7
Blue Daisy (2062-40)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 2791B2 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2791B2 to Behr

#0087A8
Hacienda Blue (P490-6)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#5492AF
Jet Ski (M490-5)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#0084A6
Tibetan Turquoise (MQ4-53)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#00A0C6
Yucatan (P490-5)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 2791B2 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2791B2 to Sherwin Williams

#289EC4
Major Blue (SW 6795)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#5389A1
Secure Blue (SW 6508)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#0192C6
Dynamic Blue (SW 6958)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 2791B2 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #2791B2 to Farrow & Ball

#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 8.79 (91.2% similar)
#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 10.09 (89.9% similar)
#4280B8
Pea Flower Tea (CB12)
ΔE - 11.19 (88.8% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 13.18 (86.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#2791B2 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



2791B2
Blue (Munsell)*

B24827
Rust*


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 #2791B2?

Color that best contrast with #2791B2 is #B24827, color name is Rust*
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 #2791B2?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2791B2 is #B24827, color name is Rust*.





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