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HEX 3151B6 - #3151B6, RGB(49,81,182) Color


Color Name: Cerulean blue*
Hex Color Code: #3151B6
RGB Color Code: RGB(49, 81, 182)
CMYK Values*: 73.1%, 55.5%, 0.0%, 28.6%



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What color is 3151B6?

The RGB color code for color number #3151B6 is RGB(49, 81, 182). In the RGB color model, #3151B6 has a red value of 49, a green value of 81, and a blue value of 182. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 73.1% cyan, 55.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 28.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 225.6° (degrees), 57.6 % saturation, and 45.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #3151B6 has a hue of 225.6° (degrees), 73.1 % saturation and 71.4 % brightness/value.



Color 3151B6 is cool or warm?

Color 3151B6 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #3151B6? (For interior and product design)

3151B6 has an LRV of nearly 10. 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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#3151B6

Light Color


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Is #3151B6 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 3151B6 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 #3151B6 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(49, 81, 182)
Red
49 (19.2%)
Green
81 (31.8%)
Blue
182 (71.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
73.08%
Magenta
55.49%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
28.63%

HSL

HSL(225.56deg, 57.6 %, 45.3 %)

Hue
225.56°
Saturation
57.58 %.
Lightness
45.29 %.

RYB

RYB(57, 66, 171)
Red
57 (22.4%)
Yellow
66 (25.8%)
Blue
171 (66.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
225.56°
Saturation
73.08 %.
Brightness / Value
71.37 %.

HWB

H: 225.56°

W: 19.22 %

B: 28.63 %

XYZ

X : 12.65

Y : 9.92

Z : 45.5

YXY

Y1 : 9.92

X : 0.19

Y2 : 0.15

CMY

C : 80.78%

M : 68.24%

Y : 28.63%


LRV

~ 9.9 %

Munsell Color System

5.3PB 3.6/13.4

CIE-Lab

L : 37.69

A : 23.88

B : -56.96

CIE-Lch

L : 37.69

C : 61.76

H : 292.74

CIE-Luv

L : 37.69

U : -13.69

V : -82.69

Hunter-Lab

L : 31.49

A : 16.62

B : -63.64






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #3151B6

Here are the colors similar to 3151B6. 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.

#2A52BE
Cerulean blue
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#324AB2
Violet Blue
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#0F52BA
Sapphire
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#0048BA
Absolute Zero
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 3151B6.

#365ABD
PANTONE 2131 C
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#0050B5
PANTONE 2388 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#0047BB
PANTONE 2728 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#0957C3
PANTONE 2132 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 3151B6.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 3151B6.


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

#0051BA
KU Blue
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)



Paint color for Hex #3151B6

Here are the paint colors similar to 3151B6. 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 3151B6 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #3151B6 to Benjamin Moore

#365496
Twilight Blue (2067-30)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#304C89
Delphinium (CC-872)
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#41548C
Southern Belle (819)
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#3862A3
Mosaic (CC-874)
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 3151B6 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #3151B6 to PPG Paints



Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 3151B6 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #3151B6 to Dunn-Edwards

#1D5699
Blue Chip (DE 5867)
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)
#1D4E8F
Deep Sapphire (DEA 137)
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)
#4664A5
Starstruck (DE 5894)
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)
#3C4D85
Dive In (DE 5895)
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 3151B6 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #3151B6 to Valspar

#4B5795
Purple Frenzy (4004-10C)
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
#45558D
Demon Blue (V037-3)
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#4C5192
Blue Ember (8001-47F)
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 3151B6 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #3151B6 to Behr

#2C538A
Flashy Sapphire (P520-7)
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#33578A
Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)
ΔE - 6.45 (93.6% similar)
#265C98
Beacon Blue (P510-7)
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)
#49548F
Canyon Iris (P540-7)
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 3151B6 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #3151B6 to Sherwin Williams

#225288
Frank Blue (SW 6967)
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)
#3C4C80
Morning Glory (SW 6971)
ΔE - 8.22 (91.8% similar)
#015086
Blueblood (SW 6966)
ΔE - 9.10 (90.9% similar)
#284A70
Indigo (SW 6531)
ΔE - 9.24 (90.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 3151B6 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #3151B6 to Farrow & Ball

#4A5B6B
Stiffkey Blue (281)
ΔE - 10.99 (89.0% similar)
#3F4D57
Hague Blue (30)
ΔE - 13.67 (86.3% similar)
#3F4666
Blue Maize (CB11)
ΔE - 14.01 (86.0% similar)
#5C6576
Wine Dark (308)
ΔE - 15.13 (84.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#3151B6 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



3151B6
Cerulean blue*

B69631
Satin Sheen Gold*


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 #3151B6?

Color that best contrast with #3151B6 is #B69631, color name is Satin Sheen Gold*
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 #3151B6?

Complementary or Opposite color for #3151B6 is #B69631, color name is Satin Sheen Gold*.





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