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HEX 2F81AF - #2F81AF, RGB(47,129,175) Color


Color Name: Blue (NCS)*
Hex Color Code: #2F81AF
RGB Color Code: RGB(47, 129, 175)
CMYK Values*: 73.1%, 26.3%, 0.0%, 31.4%



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What color is 2F81AF?

The RGB color code for color number #2F81AF is RGB(47, 129, 175). In the RGB color model, #2F81AF has a red value of 47, a green value of 129, and a blue value of 175. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 73.1% cyan, 26.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 31.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 201.6° (degrees), 57.7 % saturation, and 43.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2F81AF has a hue of 201.6° (degrees), 73.1 % saturation and 68.6 % brightness/value.



Color 2F81AF is cool or warm?

Color 2F81AF is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #2F81AF? (For interior and product design)

2F81AF has an LRV of nearly 19. 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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#2F81AF

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of #2F81AF with dark and light Color




Is #2F81AF Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2F81AF 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 #2F81AF color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(47, 129, 175)
Red
47 (18.4%)
Green
129 (50.6%)
Blue
175 (68.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
73.14%
Magenta
26.29%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
31.37%

HSL

HSL(201.56deg, 57.7 %, 43.5 %)

Hue
201.56°
Saturation
57.66 %.
Lightness
43.53 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 77, 141)
Red
44 (17.4%)
Yellow
77 (30.0%)
Blue
141 (55.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
201.56°
Saturation
73.14 %.
Brightness / Value
68.63 %.

HWB

H: 201.56°

W: 18.43 %

B: 31.37 %

XYZ

X : 16.76

Y : 19.4

Z : 43.42

YXY

Y1 : 19.4

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.24

CMY

C : 81.57%

M : 49.41%

Y : 31.37%


LRV

~ 19.4 %

Munsell Color System

8.8B 5.0/7.3

CIE-Lab

L : 51.15

A : -9.06

B : -31.43

CIE-Lch

L : 51.15

C : 32.71

H : 253.91

CIE-Luv

L : 51.15

U : -29.78

V : -46.36

Hunter-Lab

L : 44.05

A : -9.16

B : -27.61






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #2F81AF

Here are the colors similar to 2F81AF. 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.

#0087BD
Blue (NCS)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#007BB8
Star Command Blue
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#007BA7
Cerulean
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#4682B4
Steel Blue
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2F81AF.

#327FAA
PANTONE 10271 C
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#0082BA
PANTONE 640 C
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#0083B1
PANTONE 10279 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#0086BF
PANTONE 7460 C
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2F81AF.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2F81AF.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 2F81AF.

#007CB0
RAL 5015 - Sky Blue
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 2F81AF.

#3876AB
BS 20-E-53 - Blue
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)

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

#2287B9
Adobe Photoshop Blue
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#007BA7
Celadon Blue
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)



Paint color for Hex #2F81AF

Here are the paint colors similar to 2F81AF. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 2F81AF similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2F81AF to Benjamin Moore

#4580A8
Finley Blue (CW-620)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#3C829F
Randolph Blue (CW-615)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#2474A3
Blue Macaw (784)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#3E90B8
Electric Blue (2061-40)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 2F81AF similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2F81AF to PPG Paints

#007DAC
Neptune (PPG1237-7)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#2282A8
Blue Paisley (PPG1238-6)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#1D78AB
North Sea (PPG1239-6)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#3C85BE
King Triton (PPG1242-5)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 2F81AF similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2F81AF to Dunn-Edwards

#3D87BB
Walker Lake (DE 5858)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#3377A2
Surf's Up (DET 583)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#0077A7
Summer Lake (DE 5838)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#0477B4
Americana (DE 5845)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 2F81AF similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2F81AF to Valspar

#3780B9
Pat-a-Pep (8001-43F)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#43809F
Cornwall (8002-43E)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#1080A7
Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#0178AA
Blue Lobster (V033-3)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 2F81AF similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2F81AF to Behr

#267EBC
Brilliant Blue (P510-6)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#0079B3
Deep River (P500-6)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#008BC4
Celebration Blue (MQ4-57)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#5285A4
Hemisphere (M500-4)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 2F81AF similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2F81AF to Sherwin Williams

#017CA7
Blue Plate (SW 6796)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#2377A2
Danube (SW 6803)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#0192C6
Dynamic Blue (SW 6958)
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)
#5389A1
Secure Blue (SW 6508)
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 2F81AF similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #2F81AF to Farrow & Ball

#4280B8
Pea Flower Tea (CB12)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 8.84 (91.2% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 14.67 (85.3% similar)
#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 15.77 (84.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#2F81AF 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



2F81AF
Blue (NCS)*

AF5D2F
Windsor Tan*


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 #2F81AF?

Color that best contrast with #2F81AF is #AF5D2F, color name is Windsor Tan*
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 #2F81AF?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2F81AF is #AF5D2F, color name is Windsor Tan*.





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