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HEX 2C4779 - #2C4779, RGB(44,71,121) Color


Color Name: Dark Cerulean*
Hex Color Code: #2C4779
RGB Color Code: RGB(44, 71, 121)
CMYK Values*: 63.6%, 41.3%, 0.0%, 52.5%



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What color is 2C4779?

The RGB color code for color number #2C4779 is RGB(44, 71, 121). In the RGB color model, #2C4779 has a red value of 44, a green value of 71, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 63.6% cyan, 41.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 52.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 219° (degrees), 46.7 % saturation, and 32.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2C4779 has a hue of 219° (degrees), 63.6 % saturation and 47.5 % brightness/value.



Color 2C4779 is cool or warm?

Color 2C4779 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #2C4779? (For interior and product design)

2C4779 has an LRV of nearly 6. 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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#2C4779

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Is #2C4779 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2C4779 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 #2C4779 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(44, 71, 121)
Red
44 (17.3%)
Green
71 (27.8%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
63.64%
Magenta
41.32%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
52.55%

HSL

HSL(218.96deg, 46.7 %, 32.4 %)

Hue
218.96°
Saturation
46.67 %.
Lightness
32.35 %.

RYB

RYB(101, 119, 180)
Red
101 (39.7%)
Yellow
119 (46.6%)
Blue
180 (70.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
218.96°
Saturation
63.64 %.
Brightness / Value
47.45 %.

HWB

H: 218.96°

W: 17.25 %

B: 52.55 %

XYZ

X : 6.74

Y : 6.42

Z : 18.97

YXY

Y1 : 6.42

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.2

CMY

C : 82.75%

M : 72.16%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 6.4 %

Munsell Color System

5.3PB 2.9/6.4

CIE-Lab

L : 30.45

A : 6.75

B : -31.62

CIE-Lch

L : 30.45

C : 32.33

H : 282.06

CIE-Luv

L : 30.45

U : -11.58

V : -42.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 25.34

A : 3.15

B : -26.65






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #2C4779

Here are the colors similar to 2C4779. 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 - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#004488
Safety Blue
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#2B4593
Marian Blue
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#004F98
US Air Force Academy Blue
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2C4779.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2C4779.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2C4779.

#304C86
PANTONE 8785 C
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#274E83
PANTONE 8185 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#1D428A
PANTONE 7687 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#0E4174
PANTONE 4154 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 2C4779.

#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#00387B
RAL 5002 - Ultramarine Blue
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#1F3855
RAL 5003 - Sapphire Blue
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)
#004F7C
RAL 5010 - Gentian Blue
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)


Paint color for Hex #2C4779

Here are the paint colors similar to 2C4779. 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 2C4779 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2C4779 to Dunn-Edwards

#2E4A7D
Nautical (DEA 139)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#3C4D85
Dive In (DE 5895)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#2D517C
Slumber (DE 5860)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 2C4779 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2C4779 to PPG Paints

#314A76
Dragonfly (PPG1162-7)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#374874
Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#234E86
Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#2A4B6E
Blue Tang (PPG1160-7)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 2C4779 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2C4779 to Valspar

#25416D
Sapphire Earrings (M240)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#2A436A
Enchanted Navy (4010-8)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#2B406F
Deep Ocean Floor (V074-6)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#323F76
Jazzy Blue (4010-9)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 2C4779 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2C4779 to Benjamin Moore

#304C89
Delphinium (CC-872)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#335183
Blueberry Hill (812)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#334076
Starry Night Blue (2067-20)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#254669
Downpour Blue (2063-20)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 2C4779 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2C4779 to Behr

#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#424D83
Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#2C538A
Flashy Sapphire (P520-7)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 2C4779 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2C4779 to Sherwin Williams

#284A70
Indigo (SW 6531)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#3C4C80
Morning Glory (SW 6971)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#164576
Honorable Blue (SW 6811)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#25476A
Commodore (SW 6524)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 2C4779 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #2C4779 to Farrow & Ball

#3F4666
Blue Maize (CB11)
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)
#4A5B6B
Stiffkey Blue (281)
ΔE - 11.51 (88.5% similar)
#3F4D57
Hague Blue (30)
ΔE - 12.71 (87.3% similar)
#5C6576
Wine Dark (308)
ΔE - 14.38 (85.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#2C4779 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



2C4779
Dark Cerulean*

795E2C
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 #2C4779?

Color that best contrast with #2C4779 is #795E2C, 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 #2C4779?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2C4779 is #795E2C, color name is Field Drab*.





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