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What color is 344E78?

The RGB color code for color number #344E78 is RGB(52, 78, 120). In the RGB color model, #344E78 has a red value of 52, a green value of 78, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 56.7% cyan, 35.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 52.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 217.1° (degrees), 39.5 % saturation, and 33.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #344E78 has a hue of 217.1° (degrees), 56.7 % saturation and 47.1 % brightness/value.



Color 344E78 is cool or warm?

Color 344E78 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #344E78? (For interior and product design)

344E78 has an LRV of nearly 8. 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.



Dark Color

#344E78

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of #344E78 with dark and light Color




Is #344E78 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 344E78 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 #344E78 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(52, 78, 120)
Red
52 (20.4%)
Green
78 (30.6%)
Blue
120 (47.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
56.67%
Magenta
35.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
52.94%

HSL

HSL(217.06deg, 39.5 %, 33.7 %)

Hue
217.06°
Saturation
39.53 %.
Lightness
33.73 %.

RYB

RYB(99, 117, 171)
Red
99 (38.8%)
Yellow
117 (46.1%)
Blue
171 (67.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
217.06°
Saturation
56.67 %.
Brightness / Value
47.06 %.

HWB

H: 217.06°

W: 20.39 %

B: 52.94 %

XYZ

X : 7.53

Y : 7.53

Z : 18.83

YXY

Y1 : 7.53

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.22

CMY

C : 79.61%

M : 69.41%

Y : 52.94%


LRV

~ 7.5 %

Munsell Color System

4.1PB 3.1/5.2

CIE-Lab

L : 32.99

A : 3.57

B : -26.95

CIE-Lch

L : 32.99

C : 27.18

H : 277.54

CIE-Luv

L : 32.99

U : -11.88

V : -36.58

Hunter-Lab

L : 27.45

A : 0.93

B : -21.45






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #344E78


Here are the colors similar to 344E78. 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.



#08457E
Dark Cerulean
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#2B4593
Marian Blue
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#004488
Safety Blue
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#435770
Midnight Haze
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 344E78.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 344E78.


#304C86
PANTONE 8785 C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#274E83
PANTONE 8185 C
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#1B4E8A
PANTONE 4153 C
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#2C4F99
PANTONE 10248 C
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 344E78.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 344E78.


#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#005387
RAL 5005 - Signal Blue
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#004F7C
RAL 5010 - Gentian Blue
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)
#00387B
RAL 5002 - Ultramarine Blue
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #344E78


Here are the paint colors similar to 344E78. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color 344E78 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #344E78 to PPG Paints


#314A76
Dragonfly (PPG1162-7)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#374874
Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#2A4B6E
Blue Tang (PPG1160-7)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#234E86
Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 344E78 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #344E78 to Dunn-Edwards


#2E4A7D
Nautical (DEA 139)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#2D517C
Slumber (DE 5860)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#3C4D85
Dive In (DE 5895)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#3B4A6C
Jazz Age Blues (DET 574)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 344E78 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #344E78 to Benjamin Moore


#335183
Blueberry Hill (812)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#304C89
Delphinium (CC-872)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#2F5688
Blue Suede Shoes (798)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#254669
Downpour Blue (2063-20)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 344E78 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #344E78 to Sherwin Williams


#284A70
Indigo (SW 6531)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#3C4C80
Morning Glory (SW 6971)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#3B496D
Dignified (SW 6538)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#25476A
Commodore (SW 6524)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color 344E78 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #344E78 to Behr


#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#2C538A
Flashy Sapphire (P520-7)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#33578A
Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 344E78 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #344E78 to Valspar


#214F86
Strong Will (8001-44G)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#2A436A
Enchanted Navy (4010-8)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#25416D
Sapphire Earrings (M240)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#2B406F
Deep Ocean Floor (V074-6)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#344E78 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



344E78
Dark Cerulean*

785E34
Raw Umber*


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 #344E78?

Color that best contrast with #344E78 is #785E34, color name is Raw Umber*
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 #344E78?

Complementary or Opposite color for #344E78 is #785E34, color name is Raw Umber*.





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