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What color is 284A70?

The RGB color code for color number #284A70 is RGB(40, 74, 112). In the RGB color model, #284A70 has a red value of 40, a green value of 74, and a blue value of 112. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 64.3% cyan, 33.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 56.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 211.7° (degrees), 47.4 % saturation, and 29.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #284A70 has a hue of 211.7° (degrees), 64.3 % saturation and 43.9 % brightness/value.



Color 284A70 is cool or warm?

Color 284A70 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #284A70? (For interior and product design)

284A70 has an LRV of nearly 7. 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.



Dark Color

#284A70

Light Color


Compare LRV 7 of #284A70 with dark and light Color




Is #284A70 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 284A70 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 #284A70 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(40, 74, 112)
Red
40 (15.7%)
Green
74 (29.0%)
Blue
112 (43.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
64.29%
Magenta
33.93%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
56.08%

HSL

HSL(211.67deg, 47.4 %, 29.8 %)

Hue
211.67°
Saturation
47.37 %.
Lightness
29.80 %.

RYB

RYB(105, 129, 181)
Red
105 (41.3%)
Yellow
129 (50.4%)
Blue
181 (71.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
211.67°
Saturation
64.29 %.
Brightness / Value
43.92 %.

HWB

H: 211.67°

W: 15.69 %

B: 56.08 %

XYZ

X : 6.25

Y : 6.52

Z : 16.26

YXY

Y1 : 6.52

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.22

CMY

C : 84.31%

M : 70.98%

Y : 56.08%


LRV

~ 6.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.4PB 2.9/5

CIE-Lab

L : 30.68

A : 0.57

B : -25.61

CIE-Lch

L : 30.68

C : 25.62

H : 271.28

CIE-Luv

L : 30.68

U : -13.67

V : -33.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 25.53

A : -0.99

B : -19.88






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #284A70


Here are the colors similar to 284A70. 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.



#08457E
Dark Cerulean
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#004488
Safety Blue
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#00416A
Indigo Dye
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#035096
Medium Electric Blue
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 284A70.


#24486C
RAL 270 30 25 - Grape Blue
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#264674
RAL 280 30 30 - Deep Blue
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#21467A
RAL 280 30 35 - Theatre Blue
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#104773
RAL 270 30 30 - Medici Blue
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 284A70.


#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#004F7C
RAL 5010 - Gentian Blue
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#005387
RAL 5005 - Signal Blue
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#1F3855
RAL 5003 - Sapphire Blue
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 284A70.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 284A70.


#154468
PANTONE 8483 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#004677
PANTONE 2187 C
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#0E4174
PANTONE 4154 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#004680
PANTONE 2154 C
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #284A70


Here are the paint colors similar to 284A70. 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 284A70 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #284A70 to Sherwin Williams


#284A70
Indigo (SW 6531)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#25476A
Commodore (SW 6524)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#164576
Honorable Blue (SW 6811)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#2B4360
Dress Blues (SW 9176)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 284A70 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #284A70 to PPG Paints


#2A4B6E
Blue Tang (PPG1160-7)
ΔE - 0.81 (99.2% similar)
#314A76
Dragonfly (PPG1162-7)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#234E86
Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#2C4D69
Celestial Blue (PPG1156-7)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 284A70 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #284A70 to Benjamin Moore


#254669
Downpour Blue (2063-20)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#184A7C
Patriot Blue (2064-20)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#144B86
Dark Royal Blue (2065-20)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#264864
Champion Cobalt (2061-20)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 284A70 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #284A70 to Dunn-Edwards


#2D517C
Slumber (DE 5860)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#2E4A7D
Nautical (DEA 139)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#1D4E8F
Deep Sapphire (DEA 137)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#375673
Blue Earth (DE 5853)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 284A70 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #284A70 to Valspar


#234766
Mykonos Reflection (V110-6)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#2A4763
Nordic Noir (P034)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#0F456E
Encore (8002-45G)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#2A436A
Enchanted Navy (4010-8)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 284A70 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #284A70 to Behr


#2C538A
Flashy Sapphire (P520-7)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#36526A
Velvet Rope (MQ5-58)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)
#33578A
Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#3A4866
Bon Nuit (MQ5-14)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#284A70 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



284A70
Dark Cerulean*

704E28
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 #284A70?

Color that best contrast with #284A70 is #704E28, 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 #284A70?

Complementary or Opposite color for #284A70 is #704E28, color name is Otter Brown*.





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