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What color is 2F556B?

The RGB color code for color number #2F556B is RGB(47, 85, 107). In the RGB color model, #2F556B has a red value of 47, a green value of 85, and a blue value of 107. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 56.1% cyan, 20.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 58.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202° (degrees), 39.0 % saturation, and 30.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2F556B has a hue of 202° (degrees), 56.1 % saturation and 42.0 % brightness/value.



Color 2F556B is cool or warm?

Color 2F556B is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #2F556B? (For interior and product design)

2F556B 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.



Dark Color

#2F556B

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of #2F556B with dark and light Color




Is #2F556B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2F556B 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 #2F556B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(47, 85, 107)
Red
47 (18.4%)
Green
85 (33.3%)
Blue
107 (42.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
56.07%
Magenta
20.56%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
58.04%

HSL

HSL(202deg, 39.0 %, 30.2 %)

Hue
202°
Saturation
38.96 %.
Lightness
30.20 %.

RYB

RYB(103, 131, 170)
Red
103 (40.3%)
Yellow
131 (51.5%)
Blue
170 (66.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
202°
Saturation
56.07 %.
Brightness / Value
41.96 %.

HWB

H: 202°

W: 18.43 %

B: 58.04 %

XYZ

X : 7.07

Y : 8.16

Z : 15.11

YXY

Y1 : 8.16

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 81.57%

M : 66.67%

Y : 58.04%


LRV

~ 8.2 %

Munsell Color System

2.6B 3.3/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 34.32

A : -6.57

B : -16.79

CIE-Lch

L : 34.32

C : 18.03

H : 248.63

CIE-Luv

L : 34.32

U : -16.06

V : -21.5

Hunter-Lab

L : 28.57

A : -5.8

B : -11.36






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #2F556B


Here are the colors similar to 2F556B. 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.



#435770
Midnight Haze
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#264B56
Teal Green
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#4C5866
Marengo
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)
#36454F
Charcoal
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2F556B.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2F556B.


#315470
PANTONE 2377 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#2E4E5D
PANTONE 8504 C
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#2E5665
PANTONE 2215 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#254A5D
PANTONE 2168 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 2F556B.


#0F4C64
RAL 5001 - Green Blue
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#225F78
RAL 5009 - Azure Blue
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#004F7C
RAL 5010 - Gentian Blue
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2F556B.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 2F556B.


#3D4D5A
BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#4B5966
BS 20-D-45 - Maritime
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #2F556B


Here are the paint colors similar to 2F556B. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 2F556B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2F556B to Sherwin Williams


#32586E
Endless Sea (SW 9150)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#2E5464
Marea Baja (SW 9185)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#314D58
Seaworthy (SW 7620)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#3E5063
Indigo Batik (SW 7602)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 2F556B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2F556B to PPG Paints


#2D5367
Regatta Bay (PPG1154-7)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#2B526A
Shimmering Sea (PPG1152-7)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#295266
Plymouth Blue (PPG13-27)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#2E5169
Blue Lava (PPG1155-7)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 2F556B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2F556B to Dunn-Edwards


#36576A
Summer Night (DE 5811)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
#20576E
Navy Teal (DE 5832)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#2A4B5F
Deep Ocean (DEA 135)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#375673
Blue Earth (DE 5853)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 2F556B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2F556B to Behr


#395A73
Express Blue (M500-6)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#36526A
Velvet Rope (MQ5-58)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#365360
Opera Glasses (MQ5-24)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#395865
Deep Breath (S460-7)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 2F556B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2F556B to Valspar


#3F576A
Mountain River (4005-6C)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#30495E
Blue Fedora (V111-6)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#415262
Motor City Blue (4005-4C)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#405162
Midnight Shadow (4004-4C)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 2F556B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2F556B to Benjamin Moore


#415663
In the Midnight Hour (1666)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#3F5266
Hudson Bay (1680)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#355473
New York State of Mind (805)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)
#325A7D
Prussian Blue (CW-625)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#2F556B 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



2F556B
Midnight Haze*

6B452F
Coffee*


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 #2F556B?

Color that best contrast with #2F556B is #6B452F, color name is Coffee*
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 #2F556B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2F556B is #6B452F, color name is Coffee*.





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