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HEX 2B83B0 - #2B83B0, RGB(43,131,176) Color


Color Name: Blue (NCS)*
Hex Color Code: #2B83B0
RGB Color Code: RGB(43, 131, 176)
CMYK Values*: 75.6%, 25.6%, 0.0%, 31.0%



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What color is 2B83B0?

The RGB color code for color number #2B83B0 is RGB(43, 131, 176). In the RGB color model, #2B83B0 has a red value of 43, a green value of 131, and a blue value of 176. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 75.6% cyan, 25.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 31.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200.3° (degrees), 60.7 % saturation, and 42.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2B83B0 has a hue of 200.3° (degrees), 75.6 % saturation and 69.0 % brightness/value.



Color 2B83B0 is cool or warm?

Color 2B83B0 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #2B83B0? (For interior and product design)

2B83B0 has an LRV of nearly 20. 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.



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#2B83B0

Light Color


Compare LRV 20 of #2B83B0 with dark and light Color




Is #2B83B0 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2B83B0 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 #2B83B0 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(43, 131, 176)
Red
43 (16.9%)
Green
131 (51.4%)
Blue
176 (69.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
75.57%
Magenta
25.57%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.98%

HSL

HSL(200.3deg, 60.7 %, 42.9 %)

Hue
200.3°
Saturation
60.73 %.
Lightness
42.94 %.

RYB

RYB(43, 77, 142)
Red
43 (16.8%)
Yellow
77 (30.0%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
200.3°
Saturation
75.57 %.
Brightness / Value
69.02 %.

HWB

H: 200.3°

W: 16.86 %

B: 30.98 %

XYZ

X : 16.95

Y : 19.88

Z : 44.02

YXY

Y1 : 19.88

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.25

CMY

C : 83.14%

M : 48.63%

Y : 30.98%


LRV

~ 19.9 %

Munsell Color System

8.2B 5.0/7.4

CIE-Lab

L : 51.7

A : -10.39

B : -31.16

CIE-Lch

L : 51.7

C : 32.84

H : 251.56

CIE-Luv

L : 51.7

U : -31.08

V : -45.87

Hunter-Lab

L : 44.59

A : -10.18

B : -27.32






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #2B83B0

Here are the colors similar to 2B83B0. 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.

#0087BD
Blue (NCS)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#007BA7
Cerulean
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#007BB8
Star Command Blue
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#4682B4
Steel Blue
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2B83B0.

#327FAA
PANTONE 10271 C
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#0083B1
PANTONE 10279 C
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#0082BA
PANTONE 640 C
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#0086BF
PANTONE 7460 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2B83B0.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2B83B0.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 2B83B0.

#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#007CB0
RAL 5015 - Sky Blue
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 2B83B0.

#3876AB
BS 20-E-53 - Blue
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)

Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#2287B9
Adobe Photoshop Blue
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#007BA7
Celadon Blue
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)



Paint color for Hex #2B83B0

Here are the paint colors similar to 2B83B0. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color 2B83B0 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2B83B0 to PPG Paints

#2282A8
Blue Paisley (PPG1238-6)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#007DAC
Neptune (PPG1237-7)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#3C85BE
King Triton (PPG1242-5)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#1C8AC9
Newport Blue (PPG1240-6)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 2B83B0 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2B83B0 to Benjamin Moore

#4580A8
Finley Blue (CW-620)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#3C829F
Randolph Blue (CW-615)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#3E90B8
Electric Blue (2061-40)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#2474A3
Blue Macaw (784)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 2B83B0 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2B83B0 to Valspar

#1080A7
Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#4083A2
Lake Henry (V070-5)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#43809F
Cornwall (8002-43E)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#3481A1
Blue China (5001-8B)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 2B83B0 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2B83B0 to Dunn-Edwards

#3D87BB
Walker Lake (DE 5858)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#5588AB
Blueberry Muffin (DE 5851)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#3377A2
Surf's Up (DET 583)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#0077A7
Summer Lake (DE 5838)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 2B83B0 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2B83B0 to Sherwin Williams

#017CA7
Blue Plate (SW 6796)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#2377A2
Danube (SW 6803)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#0192C6
Dynamic Blue (SW 6958)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#5389A1
Secure Blue (SW 6508)
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 2B83B0 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2B83B0 to Behr

#008BC4
Celebration Blue (MQ4-57)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#5285A4
Hemisphere (M500-4)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#267EBC
Brilliant Blue (P510-6)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#0079B3
Deep River (P500-6)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 2B83B0 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #2B83B0 to Farrow & Ball

#4280B8
Pea Flower Tea (CB12)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 8.88 (91.1% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 14.45 (85.5% similar)
#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 14.93 (85.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#2B83B0 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



2B83B0
Blue (NCS)*

B0582B
Sienna (Web)*


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 #2B83B0?

Color that best contrast with #2B83B0 is #B0582B, color name is Sienna (Web)*
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 #2B83B0?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2B83B0 is #B0582B, color name is Sienna (Web)*.





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