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What color is 2A3E57?

The RGB color code for color number #2A3E57 is RGB(42, 62, 87). In the RGB color model, #2A3E57 has a red value of 42, a green value of 62, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 51.7% cyan, 28.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 65.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 213.3° (degrees), 34.9 % saturation, and 25.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2A3E57 has a hue of 213.3° (degrees), 51.7 % saturation and 34.1 % brightness/value.



Color 2A3E57 is cool or warm?

Color 2A3E57 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #2A3E57? (For interior and product design)

2A3E57 has an LRV of nearly 5. 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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#2A3E57

Light Color


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Is #2A3E57 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2A3E57 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 #2A3E57 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(42, 62, 87)
Red
42 (16.5%)
Green
62 (24.3%)
Blue
87 (34.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
51.72%
Magenta
28.74%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
65.88%

HSL

HSL(213.33deg, 34.9 %, 25.3 %)

Hue
213.33°
Saturation
34.88 %.
Lightness
25.29 %.

RYB

RYB(131, 148, 186)
Red
131 (51.2%)
Yellow
148 (58.0%)
Blue
186 (73.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
213.33°
Saturation
51.72 %.
Brightness / Value
34.12 %.

HWB

H: 213.33°

W: 16.47 %

B: 65.88 %

XYZ

X : 4.4

Y : 4.63

Z : 9.68

YXY

Y1 : 4.63

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.25

CMY

C : 83.53%

M : 75.69%

Y : 65.88%


LRV

~ 4.6 %

Munsell Color System

1.8PB 2.4/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 25.64

A : 0.02

B : -17.46

CIE-Lch

L : 25.64

C : 17.46

H : 270.06

CIE-Luv

L : 25.64

U : -8.92

V : -21.14

Hunter-Lab

L : 21.51

A : -1.14

B : -11.62






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #2A3E57


Here are the colors similar to 2A3E57. 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.



#003153
Prussian Blue (Berlin Blue)
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#232F3E
Squid Ink
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#00416A
Indigo Dye
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)
#003366
Dark Midnight Blue
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 2A3E57.


#1F3855
RAL 5003 - Sapphire Blue
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#193153
RAL 5013 - Cobalt Blue
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#0F3052
RAL 5026 - Pearl Night Blue
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2A3E57.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2A3E57.


#28334A
PANTONE 2380 C
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#1B365D
PANTONE 534 C
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#333A49
PANTONE 8604 C
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#253746
PANTONE 7546 C
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2A3E57.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 2A3E57.


#3D4D5A
BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #2A3E57


Here are the paint colors similar to 2A3E57. 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 2A3E57 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2A3E57 to Sherwin Williams


#2B4360
Dress Blues (SW 9176)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#234058
Salty Dog (SW 9177)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#283849
In the Navy (SW 9178)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#2F3D4C
Naval (SW 6244)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 2A3E57 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2A3E57 to Benjamin Moore


#203B5D
Symphony Blue (2060-10)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#1D3E59
Marine Blue (2059-10)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#2B3B4C
North Sea (CC-932)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#2F394B
Deep Royal (2061-10)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 2A3E57 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2A3E57 to Valspar


#20415C
Time's Current (8003-45G)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#2A4763
Nordic Noir (P034)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#2A364E
Nightfall (8003-46G)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#2A436A
Enchanted Navy (4010-8)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 2A3E57 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2A3E57 to Dunn-Edwards


#343E54
Black River Falls (DEA 189)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#353F51
Dark & Stormy (DET 572)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#343B4E
Old Mill (DEA 185)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#3B4A6C
Jazz Age Blues (DET 574)
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color 2A3E57 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2A3E57 to Behr


#35475B
Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#3A4859
Very Navy (M500-7)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#3B4354
Indigo Ink (HDC-CL-26A)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#3A4866
Bon Nuit (MQ5-14)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 2A3E57 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2A3E57 to PPG Paints


#384A66
Annapolis Blue (PPG1164-7)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#2A4B6E
Blue Tang (PPG1160-7)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#314D67
Blueberry Pie (PPG1163-7)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#2C4D69
Celestial Blue (PPG1156-7)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#2A3E57 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



2A3E57
Prussian Blue (Berlin Blue)*

57432A
Cafe Noir (Espresso)*


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 #2A3E57?

Color that best contrast with #2A3E57 is #57432A, color name is Cafe Noir (Espresso)*
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 #2A3E57?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2A3E57 is #57432A, color name is Cafe Noir (Espresso)*.





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