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What color is 396A97?

The RGB color code for color number #396A97 is RGB(57, 106, 151). In the RGB color model, #396A97 has a red value of 57, a green value of 106, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 62.3% cyan, 29.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 40.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 208.7° (degrees), 45.2 % saturation, and 40.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #396A97 has a hue of 208.7° (degrees), 62.3 % saturation and 59.2 % brightness/value.



Color 396A97 is cool or warm?

Color 396A97 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #396A97? (For interior and product design)

396A97 has an LRV of nearly 13. 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

#396A97

Light Color


Compare LRV 13 of #396A97 with dark and light Color




Is #396A97 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 396A97 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 #396A97 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(57, 106, 151)
Red
57 (22.4%)
Green
106 (41.6%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
62.25%
Magenta
29.80%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
40.78%

HSL

HSL(208.72deg, 45.2 %, 40.8 %)

Hue
208.72°
Saturation
45.19 %.
Lightness
40.78 %.

RYB

RYB(67, 93, 151)
Red
67 (26.2%)
Yellow
93 (36.5%)
Blue
151 (59.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
208.72°
Saturation
62.25 %.
Brightness / Value
59.22 %.

HWB

H: 208.72°

W: 22.35 %

B: 40.78 %

XYZ

X : 12.43

Y : 13.41

Z : 31.21

YXY

Y1 : 13.41

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.24

CMY

C : 77.65%

M : 58.43%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 13.4 %

Munsell Color System

1.4PB 4.2/6.3

CIE-Lab

L : 43.38

A : -2.16

B : -29.5

CIE-Lch

L : 43.38

C : 29.57

H : 265.8

CIE-Luv

L : 43.38

U : -20.33

V : -42.55

Hunter-Lab

L : 36.62

A : -3.52

B : -24.89






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #396A97


Here are the colors similar to 396A97. 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.



#436B95
Queen Blue
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#26619C
Lapis Lazuli
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#0067A5
Medium Persian Blue
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#0067A5
Sapphire Blue
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 396A97.


#3E6991
PANTONE 2160 C
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#256BA2
PANTONE 2151 C
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#3A6AA6
PANTONE 10260 C
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#326295
PANTONE 653 C
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 396A97.


#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#376B8C
RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#005B8C
RAL 5017 - Traffic Blue
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
#005E83
RAL 5019 - Capri Blue
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 396A97.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 396A97.


#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#3876AB
BS 20-E-53 - Blue
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 7.95 (92.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 396A97.


#0066A3
RAL 260 40 45 - LED Blue
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#326285
RAL 260 40 25 - Enamel Blue
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#335F8D
RAL 270 40 30 - Make-Up Blue
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#00659D
RAL 260 40 40 - Navy Blue
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


Pantone TPX


Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to 396A97.


#5072A7
Blue Yonder
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #396A97


Here are the paint colors similar to 396A97. 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 396A97 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #396A97 to Benjamin Moore


#396998
Old Glory (811)
ΔE - 0.62 (99.4% similar)
#40729C
Chicago Blues (804)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#1369A7
Paddington Blue (791)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#386B8C
Bellbottom Blues (CSP-655)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 396A97 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #396A97 to Dunn-Edwards


#296A9D
The Blues (DE 5859)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#3F6C8F
Rainy Lake (DE 5852)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#466F97
Postwar Boom (DET 584)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#326AB1
Dover Straits (DE 5866)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 396A97 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #396A97 to Behr


#3F6F98
National Anthem (M520-6)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#2B6BAA
Electric Blue (MQ4-24)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#366FA6
Mega Blue (P520-6)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#496F8E
Sailor'S Bay (M510-5)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 396A97 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #396A97 to Valspar


#28679E
In the Nick (8001-44F)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#2B63A0
Zydeco (V036-3)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#10659F
Biro Blue (8001-43G)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#0169A7
Peek-A-Boo Blue (4007-10C)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 396A97 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #396A97 to PPG Paints


#326395
Teeny Bikini (PPG1162-6)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#286492
Starry Night (PPG1161-6)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#356FAD
Nocturne Shade (PPG1244-6)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#2863AD
Rainbow Bright (PPG1243-7)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 396A97 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #396A97 to Sherwin Williams


#4C6B8A
Revel Blue (SW 6530)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#016EA7
Blue Chip (SW 6959)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#4E739F
Lupine (SW 6810)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#015F97
Hyper Blue (SW 6965)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#396A97 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



396A97
Queen Blue*

976639
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 #396A97?

Color that best contrast with #396A97 is #976639, 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 #396A97?

Complementary or Opposite color for #396A97 is #976639, color name is Windsor Tan*.





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