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What color is 2E4A73?

The RGB color code for color number #2E4A73 is RGB(46, 74, 115). In the RGB color model, #2E4A73 has a red value of 46, a green value of 74, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 60.0% cyan, 35.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 54.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 215.7° (degrees), 42.9 % saturation, and 31.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2E4A73 has a hue of 215.7° (degrees), 60.0 % saturation and 45.1 % brightness/value.



Color 2E4A73 is cool or warm?

Color 2E4A73 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #2E4A73? (For interior and product design)

2E4A73 has an LRV of nearly 7. 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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#2E4A73

Light Color


Compare LRV 7 of #2E4A73 with dark and light Color




Is #2E4A73 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2E4A73 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 #2E4A73 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(46, 74, 115)
Red
46 (18.0%)
Green
74 (29.0%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
60.00%
Magenta
35.65%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
54.90%

HSL

HSL(215.65deg, 42.9 %, 31.6 %)

Hue
215.65°
Saturation
42.86 %.
Lightness
31.57 %.

RYB

RYB(104, 124, 177)
Red
104 (40.8%)
Yellow
124 (48.4%)
Blue
177 (69.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
215.65°
Saturation
60.00 %.
Brightness / Value
45.10 %.

HWB

H: 215.65°

W: 18.04 %

B: 54.90 %

XYZ

X : 6.67

Y : 6.72

Z : 17.16

YXY

Y1 : 6.72

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.22

CMY

C : 81.96%

M : 70.98%

Y : 54.90%


LRV

~ 6.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.8PB 3.0/5.3

CIE-Lab

L : 31.15

A : 3

B : -26.74

CIE-Lch

L : 31.15

C : 26.91

H : 276.39

CIE-Luv

L : 31.15

U : -12.13

V : -35.62

Hunter-Lab

L : 25.92

A : 0.59

B : -21.13






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #2E4A73


Here are the colors similar to 2E4A73. 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 - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#004488
Safety Blue
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#2B4593
Marian Blue
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#00416A
Indigo Dye
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2E4A73.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2E4A73.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2E4A73.


#274E83
PANTONE 8185 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#304C86
PANTONE 8785 C
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#1B4E8A
PANTONE 4153 C
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#0E4174
PANTONE 4154 C
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 2E4A73.


#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#004F7C
RAL 5010 - Gentian Blue
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)
#00387B
RAL 5002 - Ultramarine Blue
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#005387
RAL 5005 - Signal Blue
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #2E4A73


Here are the paint colors similar to 2E4A73. 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 2E4A73 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2E4A73 to PPG Paints


#314A76
Dragonfly (PPG1162-7)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#2A4B6E
Blue Tang (PPG1160-7)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#374874
Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#234E86
Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 2E4A73 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2E4A73 to Dunn-Edwards


#2E4A7D
Nautical (DEA 139)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#2D517C
Slumber (DE 5860)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#3B4A6C
Jazz Age Blues (DET 574)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 2E4A73 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2E4A73 to Sherwin Williams


#284A70
Indigo (SW 6531)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#25476A
Commodore (SW 6524)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#164576
Honorable Blue (SW 6811)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#3B496D
Dignified (SW 6538)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 2E4A73 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2E4A73 to Valspar


#2A436A
Enchanted Navy (4010-8)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#25416D
Sapphire Earrings (M240)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#214F86
Strong Will (8001-44G)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#2B406F
Deep Ocean Floor (V074-6)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 2E4A73 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2E4A73 to Benjamin Moore


#254669
Downpour Blue (2063-20)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#335183
Blueberry Hill (812)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#184A7C
Patriot Blue (2064-20)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#304C89
Delphinium (CC-872)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 2E4A73 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2E4A73 to Behr


#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#2C538A
Flashy Sapphire (P520-7)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#3A4866
Bon Nuit (MQ5-14)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#2E4A73 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



2E4A73
Dark Cerulean*

73572E
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 #2E4A73?

Color that best contrast with #2E4A73 is #73572E, 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 #2E4A73?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2E4A73 is #73572E, color name is Field Drab*.





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