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HEX 2A323C - #2A323C, RGB(42,50,60) Color


Color Name: Squid Ink*
Hex Color Code: #2A323C
RGB Color Code: RGB(42, 50, 60)
CMYK Values*: 30.0%, 16.7%, 0.0%, 76.5%



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What color is 2A323C?

The RGB color code for color number #2A323C is RGB(42, 50, 60). In the RGB color model, #2A323C has a red value of 42, a green value of 50, and a blue value of 60. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 30.0% cyan, 16.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 76.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 213.3° (degrees), 17.6 % saturation, and 20.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2A323C has a hue of 213.3° (degrees), 30.0 % saturation and 23.5 % brightness/value.



Color 2A323C is cool or warm?

Color 2A323C is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #2A323C? (For interior and product design)

2A323C 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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#2A323C

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Is #2A323C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2A323C 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 #2A323C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(42, 50, 60)
Red
42 (16.5%)
Green
50 (19.6%)
Blue
60 (23.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
30.00%
Magenta
16.67%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
76.47%

HSL

HSL(213.33deg, 17.6 %, 20.0 %)

Hue
213.33°
Saturation
17.65 %.
Lightness
20.00 %.

RYB

RYB(159, 170, 192)
Red
159 (62.4%)
Yellow
170 (66.5%)
Blue
192 (75.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
213.33°
Saturation
30.00 %.
Brightness / Value
23.53 %.

HWB

H: 213.33°

W: 16.47 %

B: 76.47 %

XYZ

X : 2.91

Y : 3.1

Z : 4.72

YXY

Y1 : 3.1

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 83.53%

M : 80.39%

Y : 76.47%


LRV

~ 3.1 %

Munsell Color System

9.7B 1.9/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 20.44

A : -0.63

B : -7.43

CIE-Lch

L : 20.44

C : 7.46

H : 265.18

CIE-Luv

L : 20.44

U : -3.89

V : -7.83

Hunter-Lab

L : 17.61

A : -1.3

B : -3.57






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #2A323C

Here are the colors similar to 2A323C. 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.

#232F3E
Squid Ink
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#2A3439
Gunmetal
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#353839
Onyx
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)
#2D383A
Outer Space
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2A323C.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2A323C.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2A323C.

#252A36
PANTONE 4280 C
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#253746
PANTONE 7546 C
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#2F303A
PANTONE 8603 C
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#333A49
PANTONE 8604 C
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 2A323C.

#2B3A44
RAL 5008 - Gray Blue
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#1A2B3C
RAL 5011 - Steel Blue
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#2F3234
RAL 7021 - Black Gray
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#383E42
RAL 7016 - Anthracite Gray
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 2A323C.

#323638
BS 18-B-27 - Grey
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#2B4149
BS 18-C-39 - Deep River
ΔE - 7.67 (92.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #2A323C

Here are the paint colors similar to 2A323C. 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 2A323C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2A323C to Sherwin Williams

#2B3441
Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#31363A
Inkwell (SW 6992)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#283849
In the Navy (SW 9178)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#2F3D4C
Naval (SW 6244)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 2A323C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2A323C to Valspar

#292F35
Deep Space Echo (T691)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#2F3238
Very Black (5011-2)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#2B3140
Blue Coal (4011-3)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#293944
Pitch Cobalt (5010-2)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 2A323C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2A323C to Benjamin Moore

#323A43
Polo Blue (2062-10)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#33383E
After Midnight (CSP-630)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#373C41
Soot (2129-20)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#2B3B4C
North Sea (CC-932)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 2A323C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2A323C to Dunn-Edwards

#353F51
Dark & Stormy (DET 572)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#343B4E
Old Mill (DEA 185)
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#3E3F41
Dark Engine (DE 6350)
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 2A323C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2A323C to PPG Paints

#404149
Napoleon (PPG1013-7)
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#3C3D3D
Starless Sky (PPG0995-7)
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)
#3B484F
Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7)
ΔE - 7.76 (92.2% similar)
#414040
Black Magic (PPG1001-7)
ΔE - 8.30 (91.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color 2A323C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2A323C to Behr

#3B4354
Indigo Ink (HDC-CL-26A)
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)
#3E4855
Starless Night (PPU14-20)
ΔE - 7.25 (92.8% similar)
#3F4041
Totally Black (HDC-MD-04)
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
#3D3E3E
Carbon (N520-7)
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 2A323C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #2A323C to Farrow & Ball

#3D3C3C
Pitch Black (256)
ΔE - 7.60 (92.4% similar)
#454749
Off-Black (57)
ΔE - 8.60 (91.4% similar)
#45494C
Railings (31)
ΔE - 8.68 (91.3% similar)
#3F4D57
Hague Blue (30)
ΔE - 8.98 (91.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#2A323C 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



2A323C
Squid Ink*

3C342A
Black Pepper*


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 #2A323C?

Color that best contrast with #2A323C is #3C342A, color name is Black Pepper*
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 #2A323C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2A323C is #3C342A, color name is Black Pepper*.





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