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What color is 338EA6?

The RGB color code for color number #338EA6 is RGB(51, 142, 166). In the RGB color model, #338EA6 has a red value of 51, a green value of 142, and a blue value of 166. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 69.3% cyan, 14.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 192.5° (degrees), 53.0 % saturation, and 42.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #338EA6 has a hue of 192.5° (degrees), 69.3 % saturation and 65.1 % brightness/value.



Color 338EA6 is cool or warm?

Color 338EA6 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #338EA6? (For interior and product design)

338EA6 has an LRV of nearly 23. 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

#338EA6

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of #338EA6 with dark and light Color




Is #338EA6 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 338EA6 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 #338EA6 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(51, 142, 166)
Red
51 (20.0%)
Green
142 (55.7%)
Blue
166 (65.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
69.28%
Magenta
14.46%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
34.90%

HSL

HSL(192.52deg, 53.0 %, 42.5 %)

Hue
192.52°
Saturation
53.00 %.
Lightness
42.55 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 85, 132)
Red
44 (17.2%)
Yellow
85 (33.3%)
Blue
132 (51.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
192.52°
Saturation
69.28 %.
Brightness / Value
65.10 %.

HWB

H: 192.52°

W: 20.00 %

B: 34.90 %

XYZ

X : 17.92

Y : 22.8

Z : 39.53

YXY

Y1 : 22.8

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 80.00%

M : 44.31%

Y : 34.90%


LRV

~ 22.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.4B 5.3/6.2

CIE-Lab

L : 54.87

A : -18.76

B : -20.49

CIE-Lch

L : 54.87

C : 27.78

H : 227.53

CIE-Luv

L : 54.87

U : -34.27

V : -28.17

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.75

A : -16.58

B : -15.66






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #338EA6


Here are the colors similar to 338EA6. 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 - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#009DC4
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#5D8AA8
Air Force Blue (RAF)
ΔE - 7.92 (92.1% similar)
#007791
Duck Blue
ΔE - 8.95 (91.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 338EA6.


#008EAA
PANTONE 3135 C
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#218EAE
PANTONE 10277 C
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#2D8C9E
PANTONE 2221 C
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#0093B2
PANTONE 632 C
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 338EA6.


#00889F
RAL 220 50 40 - Toy Blue
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#0084A0
RAL 230 50 35 - Lagoon Blue
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#00849D
RAL 230 50 30 - Zircon Blue
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#399BB4
RAL 230 60 30 - Sports Blue
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 338EA6.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 338EA6.


#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)


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



#0095B6
Bondi Blue
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #338EA6


Here are the paint colors similar to 338EA6. 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 338EA6 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #338EA6 to Dunn-Edwards


#1E8CAB
Mediterranean Sea (DE 5830)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#508FA2
Aegean Sea (DE 5788)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#1E98AE
Tropical Lagoon (DE 5781)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#0092A3
Oasis (DET 546)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 338EA6 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #338EA6 to PPG Paints


#1E8EA1
Safe Harbor (PPG1235-6)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#5E97A9
Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 338EA6 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #338EA6 to Valspar


#358F9F
Aqua Dance (5002-8B)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#408798
Rickrack (V068-5)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#0195B7
Pool Party (5002-10B)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#5190A9
Chivalry (M347)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 338EA6 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #338EA6 to Behr


#0089A0
Aruba Blue (P480-6)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#508A9A
Blue Square (S460-5)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#0087A8
Hacienda Blue (P490-6)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#328696
Precious Stone (M470-6)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 338EA6 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #338EA6 to Benjamin Moore


#0493A7
Meridian Blue (761)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#3292A1
Wilmington Spruce (754)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#419AB7
Cool Blue (2058-40)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#548DA7
Blue Daisy (2062-40)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 338EA6 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #338EA6 to Sherwin Williams


#5B92A2
Manitou Blue (SW 6501)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#5389A1
Secure Blue (SW 6508)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#018498
Cruising (SW 6782)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#338EA6 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



338EA6
Blue (Munsell)*

A64B33
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 #338EA6?

Color that best contrast with #338EA6 is #A64B33, 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 #338EA6?

Complementary or Opposite color for #338EA6 is #A64B33, color name is Chestnut*.





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