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What color is 2C3279?

The RGB color code for color number #2C3279 is RGB(44, 50, 121). In the RGB color model, #2C3279 has a red value of 44, a green value of 50, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 63.6% cyan, 58.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 52.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 235.3° (degrees), 46.7 % saturation, and 32.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2C3279 has a hue of 235.3° (degrees), 63.6 % saturation and 47.5 % brightness/value.



Color 2C3279 is cool or warm?

Color 2C3279 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #2C3279? (For interior and product design)

2C3279 has an LRV of nearly 4. By LRV value, it is a very 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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#2C3279

Light Color


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Is #2C3279 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2C3279 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 #2C3279 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(44, 50, 121)
Red
44 (17.3%)
Green
50 (19.6%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
63.64%
Magenta
58.68%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
52.55%

HSL

HSL(235.32deg, 46.7 %, 32.4 %)

Hue
235.32°
Saturation
46.67 %.
Lightness
32.35 %.

RYB

RYB(113, 116, 192)
Red
113 (44.3%)
Yellow
116 (45.7%)
Blue
192 (75.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
235.32°
Saturation
63.64 %.
Brightness / Value
47.45 %.

HWB

H: 235.32°

W: 17.25 %

B: 52.55 %

XYZ

X : 5.63

Y : 4.2

Z : 18.6

YXY

Y1 : 4.2

X : 0.2

Y2 : 0.15

CMY

C : 82.75%

M : 80.39%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 4.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.4PB 2.3/9

CIE-Lab

L : 24.31

A : 21.15

B : -41.47

CIE-Lch

L : 24.31

C : 46.55

H : 297.02

CIE-Luv

L : 24.31

U : -5.31

V : -52.05

Hunter-Lab

L : 20.49

A : 13.21

B : -39.5






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #2C3279


Here are the colors similar to 2C3279. 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.



#2E2D88
Cosmic Cobalt
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#00308F
Air Force Blue (USAF)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#082567
Dark Sapphire
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#1F305E
Delft blue
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2C3279.


#343579
PANTONE 2118 C
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#142E7B
PANTONE 3591 C
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#283266
PANTONE 3581 C
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#21366E
PANTONE 3597 C
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2C3279.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2C3279.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 2C3279.


#222D5A
RAL 5022 - Night Blue
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#00387B
RAL 5002 - Ultramarine Blue
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)
#193153
RAL 5013 - Cobalt Blue
ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)


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



#23297A
Saint Patrick Blue
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #2C3279


Here are the paint colors similar to 2C3279. 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 2C3279 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2C3279 to Benjamin Moore


#233872
Blue (2066-10)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#334076
Starry Night Blue (2067-20)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#2B3762
Admiral Blue (2065-10)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#3F457D
Basic Blue (CC-968)
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 2C3279 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2C3279 to Valspar


#2F3465
Spirit Blue (4011-9)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#323F76
Jazzy Blue (4010-9)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#3D4281
Merlin's Robes (8001-47G)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#2B406F
Deep Ocean Floor (V074-6)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 2C3279 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2C3279 to Dunn-Edwards


#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)
#3B3F66
Clematis Blue (DET 587)
ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)
#4F467E
Fresh Eggplant (DE 5944)
ΔE - 8.35 (91.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 2C3279 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2C3279 to Sherwin Williams


#3E4371
Valiant Violet (SW 6818)
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)
#3C4C80
Morning Glory (SW 6971)
ΔE - 8.38 (91.6% similar)
#2B4360
Dress Blues (SW 9176)
ΔE - 8.59 (91.4% similar)
#3B496D
Dignified (SW 6538)
ΔE - 8.95 (91.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color 2C3279 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2C3279 to Behr


#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 7.64 (92.4% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 8.13 (91.9% similar)
#424D83
Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48)
ΔE - 8.61 (91.4% similar)
#4B4775
Dramatist (MQ5-43)
ΔE - 9.05 (91.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 2C3279 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2C3279 to PPG Paints


#374874
Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7)
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)
#314A76
Dragonfly (PPG1162-7)
ΔE - 8.66 (91.3% similar)
#3D496D
Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7)
ΔE - 9.10 (90.9% similar)
#384A66
Annapolis Blue (PPG1164-7)
ΔE - 9.78 (90.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#2C3279 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



2C3279
Cosmic Cobalt*

79732C
Grasshopper*


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 #2C3279?

Color that best contrast with #2C3279 is #79732C, color name is Grasshopper*
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 #2C3279?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2C3279 is #79732C, color name is Grasshopper*.





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