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HEX 2B4646 - #2B4646, RGB(43,70,70) Color


Color Name: Dark Slate Gray*
Hex Color Code: #2B4646
RGB Color Code: RGB(43, 70, 70)
CMYK Values*: 38.6%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 72.5%



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What color is 2B4646?

The RGB color code for color number #2B4646 is RGB(43, 70, 70). In the RGB color model, #2B4646 has a red value of 43, a green value of 70, and a blue value of 70. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 38.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 72.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 180° (degrees), 23.9 % saturation, and 22.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2B4646 has a hue of 180° (degrees), 38.6 % saturation and 27.5 % brightness/value.



Color 2B4646 is cool or warm?

Color 2B4646 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #2B4646? (For interior and product design)

2B4646 has an LRV of nearly 5. 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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#2B4646

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Is #2B4646 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2B4646 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 #2B4646 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(43, 70, 70)
Red
43 (16.9%)
Green
70 (27.5%)
Blue
70 (27.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
38.57%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
72.55%

HSL

HSL(180deg, 23.9 %, 22.2 %)

Hue
180°
Saturation
23.89 %.
Lightness
22.16 %.

RYB

RYB(137, 163, 182)
Red
137 (53.7%)
Yellow
163 (64.0%)
Blue
182 (71.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
180°
Saturation
38.57 %.
Brightness / Value
27.45 %.

HWB

H: 180°

W: 16.86 %

B: 72.55 %

XYZ

X : 4.29

Y : 5.34

Z : 6.6

YXY

Y1 : 5.34

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 83.14%

M : 72.55%

Y : 72.55%


LRV

~ 5.3 %

Munsell Color System

1.7BG 2.6/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 27.67

A : -10.19

B : -3.26

CIE-Lch

L : 27.67

C : 10.7

H : 197.74

CIE-Luv

L : 27.67

U : -11.86

V : -2.56

Hunter-Lab

L : 23.1

A : -7.26

B : -0.77






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #2B4646

Here are the colors similar to 2B4646. 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.

#2F4F4F
Dark Slate Gray
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#264B56
Teal Green
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#004242
Warm Black
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)
#004953
Midnight Green
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2B4646.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2B4646.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2B4646.

#234645
PANTONE 4168 C
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#1B4A51
PANTONE 4189 C
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#29504D
PANTONE 2466 C
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#394E47
PANTONE 4202 C
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 2B4646.

#233E39
BS 18-E-58 - Blue
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#2E514A
BS 18-D-45 - Blue
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)
#2B4149
BS 18-C-39 - Deep River
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 2B4646.

#303D3A
RAL 6012 - Black Green
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#374345
RAL 7026 - Granite Gray
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#00414B
RAL 5020 - Ocean Blue
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)
#024442
RAL 6004 - Blue Green
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #2B4646

Here are the paint colors similar to 2B4646. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 2B4646 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2B4646 to Benjamin Moore

#30484A
Miramichi (CC-752)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#294E4F
Mallard Green (2053-10)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#1D4543
Bavarian Forest (2054-10)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#1E4850
Dark Harbor (CSP-720)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 2B4646 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2B4646 to Sherwin Williams

#273E3E
Cascades (SW 7623)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#204652
Moscow Midnight (SW 9142)
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#3A4A3F
Dard Hunter Green (SW 0041)
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 2B4646 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2B4646 to Dunn-Edwards

#254A47
Deep Pine (DEA 180)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#384543
Refined Green (DEA 181)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#30525B
Encore Teal (DEA 182)
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#415053
Lunar Eclipse (DE 5776)
ΔE - 6.55 (93.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 2B4646 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2B4646 to Valspar

#2C4841
Peacock House (5010-4)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#375054
Urban Oasis (P104)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#23424A
Everglade Deck (5011-3)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#1E4540
Midsummer Night (8003-37G)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 2B4646 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2B4646 to PPG Paints

#3C504F
Night Watch (PPG1145-7)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#3B5257
Mountain Pine (PPG1034-7)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#2A545C
Deep Emerald (PPG1148-7)
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#365955
Crystal Ball (PPG1144-7)
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color 2B4646 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2B4646 to Behr

#3F5052
Thermal (S440-7)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#3D5758
Abysse (PPU12-01)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#3E554F
Dark Everglade (HDC-CL-21A)
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#2A565B
Ocean Abyss (MQ6-01)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 2B4646 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #2B4646 to Farrow & Ball

#3F4D57
Hague Blue (30)
ΔE - 9.42 (90.6% similar)
#45494C
Railings (31)
ΔE - 10.39 (89.6% similar)
#454749
Off-Black (57)
ΔE - 11.03 (89.0% similar)
#505456
Hopper Head (305)
ΔE - 11.58 (88.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#2B4646 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



2B4646
Dark Slate Gray*

462B2B
Old Burgundy*


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 #2B4646?

Color that best contrast with #2B4646 is #462B2B, color name is Old Burgundy*
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 #2B4646?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2B4646 is #462B2B, color name is Old Burgundy*.





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