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HEX 28239E - #28239E, RGB(40,35,158) Color


Color Name: Imperial Blue*
Hex Color Code: #28239E
RGB Color Code: RGB(40, 35, 158)
CMYK Values*: 74.7%, 77.8%, 0.0%, 38.0%



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What color is 28239E?

The RGB color code for color number #28239E is RGB(40, 35, 158). In the RGB color model, #28239E has a red value of 40, a green value of 35, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 74.7% cyan, 77.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 242.4° (degrees), 63.7 % saturation, and 37.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #28239E has a hue of 242.4° (degrees), 77.8 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.



Color 28239E is cool or warm?

Color 28239E is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #28239E? (For interior and product design)

28239E 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.



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Is #28239E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 28239E 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 #28239E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(40, 35, 158)
Red
40 (15.7%)
Green
35 (13.7%)
Blue
158 (62.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
74.68%
Magenta
77.85%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
38.04%

HSL

HSL(242.44deg, 63.7 %, 37.8 %)

Hue
242.44°
Saturation
63.73 %.
Lightness
37.84 %.

RYB

RYB(90, 85, 205)
Red
90 (35.4%)
Yellow
85 (33.3%)
Blue
205 (80.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
242.44°
Saturation
77.85 %.
Brightness / Value
61.96 %.

HWB

H: 242.44°

W: 13.73 %

B: 38.04 %

XYZ

X : 7.65

Y : 4.12

Z : 32.74

YXY

Y1 : 4.12

X : 0.17

Y2 : 0.09

CMY

C : 84.31%

M : 86.27%

Y : 38.04%


LRV

~ 4.1 %

Munsell Color System

6.8PB 2.3/15.8

CIE-Lab

L : 24.07

A : 43.14

B : -64.9

CIE-Lch

L : 24.07

C : 77.93

H : 303.61

CIE-Luv

L : 24.07

U : -4.83

V : -77.33

Hunter-Lab

L : 20.3

A : 31.71

B : -81.4






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #28239E

Here are the colors similar to 28239E. 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 - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#0014A8
Zaffre
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#002FA7
International Klein Blue
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#2E2D88
Cosmic Cobalt
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 28239E.

#1E22AA
PANTONE 2736 C
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#2F2A95
PANTONE 2370 C
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#00239C
PANTONE Dark Blue C
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#171C8F
PANTONE 2746 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)

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

#1428A0
Samsung Blue
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)



Paint color for Hex #28239E

Here are the paint colors similar to 28239E. 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 28239E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #28239E to Benjamin Moore

#233872
Blue (2066-10)
ΔE - 10.81 (89.2% similar)
#334076
Starry Night Blue (2067-20)
ΔE - 11.81 (88.2% similar)
#304656
Gentleman's Gray (2062-20)
ΔE - 11.94 (88.1% similar)
#254455
Twilight (2058-10)
ΔE - 12.14 (87.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 28239E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #28239E to Valspar

#3D4281
Merlin's Robes (8001-47G)
ΔE - 10.88 (89.1% similar)
#323F76
Jazzy Blue (4010-9)
ΔE - 11.56 (88.4% similar)
#22394A
Indigo Streamer (4010-4)
ΔE - 11.62 (88.4% similar)
#233E51
Blue Dusk (M318)
ΔE - 11.65 (88.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 28239E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #28239E to Sherwin Williams

#234058
Salty Dog (SW 9177)
ΔE - 12.33 (87.7% similar)
#35454E
Gale Force (SW 7605)
ΔE - 12.78 (87.2% similar)
#283849
In the Navy (SW 9178)
ΔE - 13.20 (86.8% similar)
#2B4360
Dress Blues (SW 9176)
ΔE - 13.33 (86.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 28239E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #28239E to Dunn-Edwards

#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 12.35 (87.7% similar)
#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 12.38 (87.6% similar)
#2A4B5F
Deep Ocean (DEA 135)
ΔE - 12.98 (87.0% similar)
#494D8B
Beaded Blue (DE 5909)
ΔE - 13.27 (86.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 28239E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #28239E to PPG Paints

#334B58
Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7)
ΔE - 12.62 (87.4% similar)
#314D67
Blueberry Pie (PPG1163-7)
ΔE - 13.67 (86.3% similar)
#2B4D68
Singing The Blues (PPG1159-7)
ΔE - 13.82 (86.2% similar)
#2C4D69
Celestial Blue (PPG1156-7)
ΔE - 13.89 (86.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 28239E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #28239E to Behr

#35475B
Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
ΔE - 13.50 (86.5% similar)
#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 13.52 (86.5% similar)
#344D58
Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28)
ΔE - 13.74 (86.3% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 13.77 (86.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 28239E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #28239E to Farrow & Ball

#3F4D57
Hague Blue (30)
ΔE - 14.00 (86.0% similar)
#3F4666
Blue Maize (CB11)
ΔE - 16.04 (84.0% similar)
#4A5B6B
Stiffkey Blue (281)
ΔE - 16.39 (83.6% similar)
#45494C
Railings (31)
ΔE - 19.82 (80.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#28239E 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



28239E
Imperial Blue*

999E23
Pea 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 #28239E?

Color that best contrast with #28239E is #999E23, color name is Pea 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 #28239E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #28239E is #999E23, color name is Pea Green*.





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