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HEX 2F78A5 - #2F78A5, RGB(47,120,165) Color


Color Name: Star Command Blue*
Hex Color Code: #2F78A5
RGB Color Code: RGB(47, 120, 165)
CMYK Values*: 71.5%, 27.3%, 0.0%, 35.3%



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What color is 2F78A5?

The RGB color code for color number #2F78A5 is RGB(47, 120, 165). In the RGB color model, #2F78A5 has a red value of 47, a green value of 120, and a blue value of 165. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 71.5% cyan, 27.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 35.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.9° (degrees), 55.7 % saturation, and 41.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2F78A5 has a hue of 202.9° (degrees), 71.5 % saturation and 64.7 % brightness/value.



Color 2F78A5 is cool or warm?

Color 2F78A5 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #2F78A5? (For interior and product design)

2F78A5 has an LRV of nearly 17. By LRV value, it is a medium 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of #2F78A5 with dark and light Color




Is #2F78A5 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2F78A5 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 #2F78A5 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(47, 120, 165)
Red
47 (18.4%)
Green
120 (47.1%)
Blue
165 (64.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
71.52%
Magenta
27.27%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
35.29%

HSL

HSL(202.88deg, 55.7 %, 41.6 %)

Hue
202.88°
Saturation
55.66 %.
Lightness
41.57 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 85, 148)
Red
53 (20.6%)
Yellow
85 (33.2%)
Blue
148 (57.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
202.88°
Saturation
71.52 %.
Brightness / Value
64.71 %.

HWB

H: 202.88°

W: 18.43 %

B: 35.29 %

XYZ

X : 14.68

Y : 16.75

Z : 38.06

YXY

Y1 : 16.75

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.24

CMY

C : 81.57%

M : 52.94%

Y : 35.29%


LRV

~ 16.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.5B 4.6/10.6

CIE-Lab

L : 47.95

A : -7.37

B : -30.63

CIE-Lch

L : 47.95

C : 31.5

H : 256.47

CIE-Luv

L : 47.95

U : -27.04

V : -44.69

Hunter-Lab

L : 40.93

A : -7.61

B : -26.47






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #2F78A5

Here are the colors similar to 2F78A5. 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.

#007BB8
Star Command Blue
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#007BA7
Cerulean
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#2072AF
Bice Blue
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#0072BB
French Blue
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2F78A5.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2F78A5.

#0E76AA
PANTONE 10272 C
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#0076A8
PANTONE 7690 C
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#2C7AA1
PANTONE 8203 C
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#0076A5
PANTONE 2185 C
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2F78A5.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 2F78A5.

#007CB0
RAL 5015 - Sky Blue
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#376B8C
RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)
#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)
#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 2F78A5.

#3876AB
BS 20-E-53 - Blue
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)

Pantone TPX

Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to 2F78A5.

#5072A7
Blue Yonder
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)

Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#21759B
WordPress WP Blue
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#0079BF
Trello Blue
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#007BA7
Celadon Blue
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#0077BE
Ocean Boat Blue
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)



Paint color for Hex #2F78A5

Here are the paint colors similar to 2F78A5. 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 2F78A5 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2F78A5 to Dunn-Edwards

#3377A2
Surf's Up (DET 583)
ΔE - 0.58 (99.4% similar)
#0077A7
Summer Lake (DE 5838)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#0477B4
Americana (DE 5845)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#3F6E8E
Big Sur Blue Jade (DET 577)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 2F78A5 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2F78A5 to PPG Paints

#1D78AB
North Sea (PPG1239-6)
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#347699
Cosmic Dust (PPG1157-6)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#007DAC
Neptune (PPG1237-7)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#0072B5
Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 2F78A5 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2F78A5 to Sherwin Williams

#2377A2
Danube (SW 6803)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#017CA7
Blue Plate (SW 6796)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#016EA7
Blue Chip (SW 6959)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#43718B
Down Pour (SW 6516)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 2F78A5 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2F78A5 to Benjamin Moore

#2474A3
Blue Macaw (784)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#40729C
Chicago Blues (804)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#4580A8
Finley Blue (CW-620)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#00719C
Laguna Blue (2059-30)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 2F78A5 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2F78A5 to Valspar

#0178AA
Blue Lobster (V033-3)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#2077A0
In the Mood (V071-5)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#0178B6
Cosmic Blue (4008-10C)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#3780B9
Pat-a-Pep (8001-43F)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color 2F78A5 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2F78A5 to Behr

#0079B3
Deep River (P500-6)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#267EBC
Brilliant Blue (P510-6)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#3F6F98
National Anthem (M520-6)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#366FA6
Mega Blue (P520-6)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 2F78A5 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #2F78A5 to Farrow & Ball

#4280B8
Pea Flower Tea (CB12)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 10.94 (89.1% similar)
#4A5B6B
Stiffkey Blue (281)
ΔE - 13.94 (86.1% similar)
#5C6576
Wine Dark (308)
ΔE - 14.56 (85.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#2F78A5 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



2F78A5
Star Command Blue*

A55C2F
Sienna (Web)*


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 #2F78A5?

Color that best contrast with #2F78A5 is #A55C2F, color name is Sienna (Web)*
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 #2F78A5?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2F78A5 is #A55C2F, color name is Sienna (Web)*.





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