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HEX 2C426A - #2C426A, RGB(44,66,106) Color


Color Name: Dark Cerulean*
Hex Color Code: #2C426A
RGB Color Code: RGB(44, 66, 106)
CMYK Values*: 58.5%, 37.7%, 0.0%, 58.4%



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What color is 2C426A?

The RGB color code for color number #2C426A is RGB(44, 66, 106). In the RGB color model, #2C426A has a red value of 44, a green value of 66, and a blue value of 106. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 58.5% cyan, 37.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 58.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 218.7° (degrees), 41.3 % saturation, and 29.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2C426A has a hue of 218.7° (degrees), 58.5 % saturation and 41.6 % brightness/value.



Color 2C426A is cool or warm?

Color 2C426A is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #2C426A? (For interior and product design)

2C426A 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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#2C426A

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Is #2C426A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2C426A 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 #2C426A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(44, 66, 106)
Red
44 (17.3%)
Green
66 (25.9%)
Blue
106 (41.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
58.49%
Magenta
37.74%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
58.43%

HSL

HSL(218.71deg, 41.3 %, 29.4 %)

Hue
218.71°
Saturation
41.33 %.
Lightness
29.41 %.

RYB

RYB(115, 131, 183)
Red
115 (45.0%)
Yellow
131 (51.4%)
Blue
183 (71.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
218.71°
Saturation
58.49 %.
Brightness / Value
41.57 %.

HWB

H: 218.71°

W: 17.25 %

B: 58.43 %

XYZ

X : 5.59

Y : 5.47

Z : 14.4

YXY

Y1 : 5.47

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.21

CMY

C : 82.75%

M : 74.12%

Y : 58.43%


LRV

~ 5.5 %

Munsell Color System

4.8PB 2.7/5

CIE-Lab

L : 28.04

A : 4.6

B : -25.96

CIE-Lch

L : 28.04

C : 26.36

H : 280.04

CIE-Luv

L : 28.04

U : -9.85

V : -33.53

Hunter-Lab

L : 23.39

A : 1.7

B : -20.11






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #2C426A

Here are the colors similar to 2C426A. 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.

#08457E
Dark Cerulean
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#003366
Dark Midnight Blue
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#1F305E
Delft blue
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#004488
Safety Blue
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2C426A.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2C426A.

#264674
RAL 280 30 30 - Deep Blue
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#21467A
RAL 280 30 35 - Theatre Blue
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#24486C
RAL 270 30 25 - Grape Blue
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#134682
RAL 280 30 40 - Poster Blue
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2C426A.

#1B365D
PANTONE 534 C
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#1D366D
PANTONE 8783 C
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#0E4174
PANTONE 4154 C
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#21366E
PANTONE 3597 C
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 2C426A.

#1F3855
RAL 5003 - Sapphire Blue
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#00387B
RAL 5002 - Ultramarine Blue
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#193153
RAL 5013 - Cobalt Blue
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #2C426A

Here are the paint colors similar to 2C426A. 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.


Valspar

Hex color 2C426A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2C426A to Valspar

#2A436A
Enchanted Navy (4010-8)
ΔE - 0.91 (99.1% similar)
#25416D
Sapphire Earrings (M240)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
#2B406F
Deep Ocean Floor (V074-6)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#323F76
Jazzy Blue (4010-9)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 2C426A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2C426A to PPG Paints

#374874
Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#314A76
Dragonfly (PPG1162-7)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#3D496D
Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#384A66
Annapolis Blue (PPG1164-7)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 2C426A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2C426A to Benjamin Moore

#203B5D
Symphony Blue (2060-10)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#334076
Starry Night Blue (2067-20)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#254669
Downpour Blue (2063-20)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#233872
Blue (2066-10)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 2C426A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2C426A to Sherwin Williams

#3B496D
Dignified (SW 6538)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#2B4360
Dress Blues (SW 9176)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#25476A
Commodore (SW 6524)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#284A70
Indigo (SW 6531)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 2C426A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2C426A to Dunn-Edwards

#3B4A6C
Jazz Age Blues (DET 574)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#2E4A7D
Nautical (DEA 139)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color 2C426A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2C426A to Behr

#3A4866
Bon Nuit (MQ5-14)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#414969
Nobility Blue (PPU15-01)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 2C426A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #2C426A to Farrow & Ball

#3F4666
Blue Maize (CB11)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#4A5B6B
Stiffkey Blue (281)
ΔE - 11.93 (88.1% similar)
#3F4D57
Hague Blue (30)
ΔE - 12.07 (87.9% similar)
#5C6576
Wine Dark (308)
ΔE - 14.61 (85.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#2C426A 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



2C426A
Dark Cerulean*

6A542C
Field Drab*


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 #2C426A?

Color that best contrast with #2C426A is #6A542C, color name is Field Drab*
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 #2C426A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2C426A is #6A542C, color name is Field Drab*.





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