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What color is 2A6072?

The RGB color code for color number #2A6072 is RGB(42, 96, 114). In the RGB color model, #2A6072 has a red value of 42, a green value of 96, and a blue value of 114. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 63.2% cyan, 15.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 55.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 195° (degrees), 46.2 % saturation, and 30.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2A6072 has a hue of 195° (degrees), 63.2 % saturation and 44.7 % brightness/value.



Color 2A6072 is cool or warm?

Color 2A6072 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #2A6072? (For interior and product design)

2A6072 has an LRV of nearly 10. 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.



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#2A6072

Light Color


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Is #2A6072 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2A6072 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 #2A6072 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(42, 96, 114)
Red
42 (16.5%)
Green
96 (37.6%)
Blue
114 (44.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
63.16%
Magenta
15.79%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
55.29%

HSL

HSL(195deg, 46.2 %, 30.6 %)

Hue
195°
Saturation
46.15 %.
Lightness
30.59 %.

RYB

RYB(92, 128, 167)
Red
92 (35.9%)
Yellow
128 (50.4%)
Blue
167 (65.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
195°
Saturation
63.16 %.
Brightness / Value
44.71 %.

HWB

H: 195°

W: 16.47 %

B: 55.29 %

XYZ

X : 8.17

Y : 10.07

Z : 17.43

YXY

Y1 : 10.07

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 83.53%

M : 62.35%

Y : 55.29%


LRV

~ 10.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.7B 3.6/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 37.97

A : -11.93

B : -15.54

CIE-Lch

L : 37.97

C : 19.6

H : 232.49

CIE-Luv

L : 37.97

U : -21.36

V : -19.67

Hunter-Lab

L : 31.74

A : -9.56

B : -10.35






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #2A6072


Here are the colors similar to 2A6072. 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.



#264B56
Teal Green
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)
#367588
Teal Blue
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)
#536872
Cadet
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)
#004958
Peacock Blue
ΔE - 8.15 (91.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 2A6072.


#225F78
RAL 5009 - Azure Blue
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#005E83
RAL 5019 - Capri Blue
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#0F4C64
RAL 5001 - Green Blue
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2A6072.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2A6072.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2A6072.


#2E5665
PANTONE 2215 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#3F6C7D
PANTONE 2180 C
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#366E82
PANTONE 8205 C
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#43667C
PANTONE 10266 C
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 2A6072.


#486D7C
BS 18-C-37 - Blue
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #2A6072


Here are the paint colors similar to 2A6072. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 2A6072 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2A6072 to Dunn-Edwards


#336172
Atlantis (DE 5790)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#2F6679
San Gabriel Blue (DET 557)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#0E6071
Nocturnal Sea (DE 5783)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#20576E
Navy Teal (DE 5832)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 2A6072 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2A6072 to Behr


#386171
Bermudan Blue (PPU13-18)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#3B6A7A
Mammoth Mountain (S460-6)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#035E7B
Blue Edge (MQ5-62)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#296A78
Blue Stream (M470-7)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 2A6072 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2A6072 to Sherwin Williams


#175A6C
Connor's Lakefront (SW 9060)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#015D75
Bosporus (SW 6503)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#015A6B
Oceanside (SW 6496)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#2E5464
Marea Baja (SW 9185)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 2A6072 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2A6072 to PPG Paints


#04627A
Jamaican Dream (PPG1151-7)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#00697C
Caribbean Splash (PPG1150-7)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#2D5360
Blue Bayberry (PPG1149-7)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#295266
Plymouth Blue (PPG13-27)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 2A6072 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2A6072 to Benjamin Moore


#18546A
Slate Teal (2058-20)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#3C6C7A
Coat of Arms (763)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#44646D
Stained Glass (CSP-685)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 2A6072 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2A6072 to Valspar


#3D6F82
Aristocratic (M336)
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#015063
Ocean Radiance (V068-6)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#015261
Deep Sea Dive (M306)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#015068
Gulf Coast (V069-6)
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#2A6072 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



2A6072
Teal Green*

723C2A
Liver*


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 #2A6072?

Color that best contrast with #2A6072 is #723C2A, color name is Liver*
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 #2A6072?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2A6072 is #723C2A, color name is Liver*.





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