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HEX 2B5076 - #2B5076, RGB(43,80,118) Color


Color Name: Medium Electric Blue*
Hex Color Code: #2B5076
RGB Color Code: RGB(43, 80, 118)
CMYK Values*: 63.6%, 32.2%, 0.0%, 53.7%



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What color is 2B5076?

The RGB color code for color number #2B5076 is RGB(43, 80, 118). In the RGB color model, #2B5076 has a red value of 43, a green value of 80, and a blue value of 118. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 63.6% cyan, 32.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 53.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210.4° (degrees), 46.6 % saturation, and 31.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2B5076 has a hue of 210.4° (degrees), 63.6 % saturation and 46.3 % brightness/value.



Color 2B5076 is cool or warm?

Color 2B5076 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #2B5076? (For interior and product design)

2B5076 has an LRV of nearly 8. 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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#2B5076

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of #2B5076 with dark and light Color




Is #2B5076 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2B5076 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 #2B5076 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(43, 80, 118)
Red
43 (16.9%)
Green
80 (31.4%)
Blue
118 (46.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
63.56%
Magenta
32.20%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
53.73%

HSL

HSL(210.4deg, 46.6 %, 31.6 %)

Hue
210.4°
Saturation
46.58 %.
Lightness
31.57 %.

RYB

RYB(98, 123, 176)
Red
98 (38.5%)
Yellow
123 (48.1%)
Blue
176 (68.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
210.4°
Saturation
63.56 %.
Brightness / Value
46.27 %.

HWB

H: 210.4°

W: 16.86 %

B: 53.73 %

XYZ

X : 7.13

Y : 7.56

Z : 18.22

YXY

Y1 : 7.56

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.23

CMY

C : 83.14%

M : 68.63%

Y : 53.73%


LRV

~ 7.6 %

Munsell Color System

1.8PB 3.2/5

CIE-Lab

L : 33.05

A : -0.49

B : -25.65

CIE-Lch

L : 33.05

C : 25.66

H : 268.91

CIE-Luv

L : 33.05

U : -15.01

V : -34.37

Hunter-Lab

L : 27.49

A : -1.79

B : -20.05






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #2B5076

Here are the colors similar to 2B5076. 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.

#035096
Medium Electric Blue
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#08457E
Dark Cerulean
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#004F98
US Air Force Academy Blue
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#004488
Safety Blue
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 2B5076.

#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#004F7C
RAL 5010 - Gentian Blue
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#005387
RAL 5005 - Signal Blue
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#005B8C
RAL 5017 - Traffic Blue
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2B5076.

#274E83
PANTONE 8185 C
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#1B4E8A
PANTONE 4153 C
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#004B87
PANTONE 301 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#1D4F91
PANTONE 7686 C
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2B5076.

#24486C
RAL 270 30 25 - Grape Blue
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#104773
RAL 270 30 30 - Medici Blue
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#004D7C
RAL 260 30 35 - Royal Blue
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#264674
RAL 280 30 30 - Deep Blue
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2B5076.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 2B5076.

#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #2B5076

Here are the paint colors similar to 2B5076. 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 2B5076 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2B5076 to Dunn-Edwards

#2D517C
Slumber (DE 5860)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
#375673
Blue Earth (DE 5853)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#1D4E8F
Deep Sapphire (DEA 137)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#2E4A7D
Nautical (DEA 139)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 2B5076 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2B5076 to PPG Paints

#2A4B6E
Blue Tang (PPG1160-7)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#234E86
Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#2C4D69
Celestial Blue (PPG1156-7)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#314D67
Blueberry Pie (PPG1163-7)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 2B5076 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2B5076 to Sherwin Williams

#284A70
Indigo (SW 6531)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#225288
Frank Blue (SW 6967)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#25476A
Commodore (SW 6524)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#015086
Blueblood (SW 6966)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 2B5076 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2B5076 to Valspar

#214F86
Strong Will (8001-44G)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#234766
Mykonos Reflection (V110-6)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#2A4763
Nordic Noir (P034)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#0F456E
Encore (8002-45G)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 2B5076 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2B5076 to Benjamin Moore

#184A7C
Patriot Blue (2064-20)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#2F5688
Blue Suede Shoes (798)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#335183
Blueberry Hill (812)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#144B86
Dark Royal Blue (2065-20)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 2B5076 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2B5076 to Behr

#2C538A
Flashy Sapphire (P520-7)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#33578A
Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#3E5B7D
Admiral Blue (M520-7)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#36526A
Velvet Rope (MQ5-58)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 2B5076 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #2B5076 to Farrow & Ball

#4A5B6B
Stiffkey Blue (281)
ΔE - 8.50 (91.5% similar)
#3F4666
Blue Maize (CB11)
ΔE - 9.02 (91.0% similar)
#3F4D57
Hague Blue (30)
ΔE - 10.23 (89.8% similar)
#5C6576
Wine Dark (308)
ΔE - 11.92 (88.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#2B5076 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



2B5076
Medium Electric Blue*

76512B
Burnt Umber*


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 #2B5076?

Color that best contrast with #2B5076 is #76512B, color name is Burnt Umber*
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 #2B5076?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2B5076 is #76512B, color name is Burnt Umber*.





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