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HEX 338BA2 - #338BA2, RGB(51,139,162) Color


Color Name: Blue (Munsell)*
Hex Color Code: #338BA2
RGB Color Code: RGB(51, 139, 162)
CMYK Values*: 68.5%, 14.2%, 0.0%, 36.5%



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What color is 338BA2?

The RGB color code for color number #338BA2 is RGB(51, 139, 162). In the RGB color model, #338BA2 has a red value of 51, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 162. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 68.5% cyan, 14.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 36.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 192.4° (degrees), 52.1 % saturation, and 41.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #338BA2 has a hue of 192.4° (degrees), 68.5 % saturation and 63.5 % brightness/value.



Color 338BA2 is cool or warm?

Color 338BA2 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #338BA2? (For interior and product design)

338BA2 has an LRV of nearly 22. 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.



Dark Color

#338BA2

Light Color


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Is #338BA2 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 338BA2 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 #338BA2 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(51, 139, 162)
Red
51 (20.0%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
162 (63.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
68.52%
Magenta
14.20%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
36.47%

HSL

HSL(192.43deg, 52.1 %, 41.8 %)

Hue
192.43°
Saturation
52.11 %.
Lightness
41.76 %.

RYB

RYB(47, 88, 134)
Red
47 (18.4%)
Yellow
88 (34.6%)
Blue
134 (52.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
192.43°
Saturation
68.52 %.
Brightness / Value
63.53 %.

HWB

H: 192.43°

W: 20.00 %

B: 36.47 %

XYZ

X : 17.12

Y : 21.78

Z : 37.48

YXY

Y1 : 21.78

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 80.00%

M : 45.49%

Y : 36.47%


LRV

~ 21.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.3B 5.2/6

CIE-Lab

L : 53.79

A : -18.45

B : -19.84

CIE-Lch

L : 53.79

C : 27.09

H : 227.08

CIE-Luv

L : 53.79

U : -33.39

V : -27.09

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.67

A : -16.18

B : -14.96






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #338BA2

Here are the colors similar to 338BA2. 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.

#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#009DC4
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)
#007791
Duck Blue
ΔE - 7.92 (92.1% similar)
#5D8AA8
Air Force Blue (RAF)
ΔE - 8.00 (92.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 338BA2.

#008EAA
PANTONE 3135 C
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#2D8C9E
PANTONE 2221 C
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#218EAE
PANTONE 10277 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#008CA0
PANTONE 2230 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 338BA2.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 338BA2.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 338BA2.

#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)
#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #338BA2

Here are the paint colors similar to 338BA2. 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.


Valspar

Hex color 338BA2 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #338BA2 to Valspar

#408798
Rickrack (V068-5)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#358F9F
Aqua Dance (5002-8B)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#0189AC
Blue to the Bone (V031-3)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#3E8094
Blue Spirit (8002-41E)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 338BA2 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #338BA2 to Dunn-Edwards

#1E8CAB
Mediterranean Sea (DE 5830)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#508FA2
Aegean Sea (DE 5788)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#0092A3
Oasis (DET 546)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#1E98AE
Tropical Lagoon (DE 5781)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color 338BA2 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #338BA2 to Behr

#0089A0
Aruba Blue (P480-6)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#328696
Precious Stone (M470-6)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#508A9A
Blue Square (S460-5)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#0087A8
Hacienda Blue (P490-6)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 338BA2 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #338BA2 to PPG Paints

#1E8EA1
Safe Harbor (PPG1235-6)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#2282A8
Blue Paisley (PPG1238-6)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#5E97A9
Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5)
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 338BA2 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #338BA2 to Benjamin Moore

#0493A7
Meridian Blue (761)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#3292A1
Wilmington Spruce (754)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#008299
Pacific Palisades (762)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#2C8392
Salzburg Blue (755)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 338BA2 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #338BA2 to Sherwin Williams

#018498
Cruising (SW 6782)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#01819E
Blue Mosque (SW 6789)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#5389A1
Secure Blue (SW 6508)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 338BA2 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #338BA2 to Farrow & Ball

#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 9.57 (90.4% similar)
#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 11.47 (88.5% similar)
#4280B8
Pea Flower Tea (CB12)
ΔE - 12.52 (87.5% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 12.63 (87.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#338BA2 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



338BA2
Blue (Munsell)*

A24A33
Chestnut*


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 #338BA2?

Color that best contrast with #338BA2 is #A24A33, color name is Chestnut*
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 #338BA2?

Complementary or Opposite color for #338BA2 is #A24A33, color name is Chestnut*.





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