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What color is 2A8E98?

The RGB color code for color number #2A8E98 is RGB(42, 142, 152). In the RGB color model, #2A8E98 has a red value of 42, a green value of 142, and a blue value of 152. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 72.4% cyan, 6.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 40.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 185.5° (degrees), 56.7 % saturation, and 38.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2A8E98 has a hue of 185.5° (degrees), 72.4 % saturation and 59.6 % brightness/value.



Color 2A8E98 is cool or warm?

Color 2A8E98 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #2A8E98? (For interior and product design)

2A8E98 has an LRV of nearly 22. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#2A8E98

Light Color


Compare LRV 22 of #2A8E98 with dark and light Color




Is #2A8E98 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2A8E98 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 #2A8E98 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(42, 142, 152)
Red
42 (16.5%)
Green
142 (55.7%)
Blue
152 (59.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
72.37%
Magenta
6.58%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
40.39%

HSL

HSL(185.45deg, 56.7 %, 38.0 %)

Hue
185.45°
Saturation
56.70 %.
Lightness
38.04 %.

RYB

RYB(49, 99, 138)
Red
49 (19.2%)
Yellow
99 (38.9%)
Blue
138 (54.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
185.45°
Saturation
72.37 %.
Brightness / Value
59.61 %.

HWB

H: 185.45°

W: 16.47 %

B: 40.39 %

XYZ

X : 16.3

Y : 22.11

Z : 33.11

YXY

Y1 : 22.11

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 83.53%

M : 44.31%

Y : 40.39%


LRV

~ 22.1 %

Munsell Color System

7.4BG 5.3/-3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 54.14

A : -24.56

B : -13.57

CIE-Lch

L : 54.14

C : 28.05

H : 208.92

CIE-Luv

L : 54.14

U : -36.66

V : -16.52

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.02

A : -20.41

B : -8.85






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #2A8E98


Here are the colors similar to 2A8E98. 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.



#008B8B
Dark Cyan
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#5F8A8B
Steel Teal
ΔE - 7.19 (92.8% similar)
#008080
Teal
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2A8E98.


#2C9199
PANTONE 2236 C
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#008C95
PANTONE 321 C
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#009196
PANTONE 10291 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#2D8C9E
PANTONE 2221 C
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2A8E98.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2A8E98.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 2A8E98.


#058B8C
RAL 5018 - Turquoise Blue
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#46877F
RAL 6033 - Mint Turquoise
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #2A8E98


Here are the paint colors similar to 2A8E98. 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.


Behr

Hex color 2A8E98 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2A8E98 to Behr


#008E9A
Bella Vista (P470-6)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#408E99
Prophetic Sea (MQ6-34)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#2E8689
Thai Teal (M460-6)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#328696
Precious Stone (M470-6)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 2A8E98 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2A8E98 to Valspar


#3C8B95
Tropical Oasis (5004-8B)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#358F9F
Aqua Dance (5002-8B)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#3D979B
Tidal Teal (5006-8B)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#408798
Rickrack (V068-5)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 2A8E98 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2A8E98 to Benjamin Moore


#3292A1
Wilmington Spruce (754)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#0493A7
Meridian Blue (761)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#50939D
Rendezvous Bay (726)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#2C9BA1
San Jose Blue (741)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 2A8E98 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2A8E98 to Dunn-Edwards


#0092A3
Oasis (DET 546)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#2B888D
Deep Lagoon (DE 5740)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#248591
River Fountain (DE 5761)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 2A8E98 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2A8E98 to Sherwin Williams


#019196
Splashy (SW 6942)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#01858B
Gulfstream (SW 6768)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#018498
Cruising (SW 6782)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#08808E
Briny (SW 6775)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 2A8E98 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2A8E98 to PPG Paints


#1E8EA1
Safe Harbor (PPG1235-6)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#1A9597
Sea Fantasy (PPG1234-6)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#009A9E
Riviera Paradise (PPG1233-7)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#2A8E98 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



2A8E98
Dark Cyan*

98342A
Vivid Auburn*


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 #2A8E98?

Color that best contrast with #2A8E98 is #98342A, color name is Vivid Auburn*
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 #2A8E98?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2A8E98 is #98342A, color name is Vivid Auburn*.





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