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What color is 2F42AD?

The RGB color code for color number #2F42AD is RGB(47, 66, 173). In the RGB color model, #2F42AD has a red value of 47, a green value of 66, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 72.8% cyan, 61.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 231° (degrees), 57.3 % saturation, and 43.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2F42AD has a hue of 231° (degrees), 72.8 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



Color 2F42AD is cool or warm?

Color 2F42AD is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #2F42AD? (For interior and product design)

2F42AD has an LRV of nearly 8. 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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#2F42AD

Light Color


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Is #2F42AD Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2F42AD 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 #2F42AD color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(47, 66, 173)
Red
47 (18.4%)
Green
66 (25.9%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
72.83%
Magenta
61.85%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(230.95deg, 57.3 %, 43.1 %)

Hue
230.95°
Saturation
57.27 %.
Lightness
43.14 %.

RYB

RYB(68, 73, 181)
Red
68 (26.7%)
Yellow
73 (28.5%)
Blue
181 (71.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
230.95°
Saturation
72.83 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 230.95°

W: 18.43 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 10.66

Y : 7.52

Z : 40.42

YXY

Y1 : 7.52

X : 0.18

Y2 : 0.13

CMY

C : 81.57%

M : 74.12%

Y : 32.16%


LRV

~ 7.5 %

Munsell Color System

6.6PB 3.1/14.5

CIE-Lab

L : 32.96

A : 30.12

B : -59.33

CIE-Lch

L : 32.96

C : 66.54

H : 296.92

CIE-Luv

L : 32.96

U : -10.08

V : -82.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 27.42

A : 21.44

B : -68.22






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #2F42AD


Here are the colors similar to 2F42AD. 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.



#324AB2
Violet Blue
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#1C39BB
Persian Blue
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#0038A8
Royal Azure
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#0048BA
Absolute Zero
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2F42AD.


#3B3FB6
PANTONE 2369 C
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#303AB2
PANTONE 2126 C
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#003DA5
PANTONE 293 C
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#0047BB
PANTONE 2728 C
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2F42AD.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2F42AD.




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#0038A8
Baskin-Robbins Blue
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #2F42AD


Here are the paint colors similar to 2F42AD. 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 2F42AD similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2F42AD to PPG Paints


#445397
Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7)
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)
#234E86
Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7)
ΔE - 8.46 (91.5% similar)
#314A76
Dragonfly (PPG1162-7)
ΔE - 8.88 (91.1% similar)
#2A4B6E
Blue Tang (PPG1160-7)
ΔE - 9.30 (90.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 2F42AD similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2F42AD to Benjamin Moore


#304C89
Delphinium (CC-872)
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)
#365496
Twilight Blue (2067-30)
ΔE - 7.35 (92.6% similar)
#41548C
Southern Belle (819)
ΔE - 8.23 (91.8% similar)
#335183
Blueberry Hill (812)
ΔE - 8.41 (91.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 2F42AD similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2F42AD to Dunn-Edwards


#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)
#3C4D85
Dive In (DE 5895)
ΔE - 7.67 (92.3% similar)
#494D8B
Beaded Blue (DE 5909)
ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)
#1D4E8F
Deep Sapphire (DEA 137)
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 2F42AD similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2F42AD to Valspar


#3D4281
Merlin's Robes (8001-47G)
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)
#4C5192
Blue Ember (8001-47F)
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)
#4B5795
Purple Frenzy (4004-10C)
ΔE - 8.52 (91.5% similar)
#45558D
Demon Blue (V037-3)
ΔE - 8.54 (91.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 2F42AD similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2F42AD to Sherwin Williams


#3C4C80
Morning Glory (SW 6971)
ΔE - 8.28 (91.7% similar)
#225288
Frank Blue (SW 6967)
ΔE - 9.27 (90.7% similar)
#284A70
Indigo (SW 6531)
ΔE - 9.27 (90.7% similar)
#164576
Honorable Blue (SW 6811)
ΔE - 9.50 (90.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color 2F42AD similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2F42AD to Behr


#49548F
Canyon Iris (P540-7)
ΔE - 8.40 (91.6% similar)
#424D83
Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48)
ΔE - 8.40 (91.6% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 8.49 (91.5% similar)
#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 8.58 (91.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#2F42AD 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



2F42AD
Violet Blue*

AD9A2F
Brass*


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 #2F42AD?

Color that best contrast with #2F42AD is #AD9A2F, color name is Brass*
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 #2F42AD?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2F42AD is #AD9A2F, color name is Brass*.





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