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HEX 3A8AB8 - #3A8AB8, RGB(58,138,184) Color


Color Name: Blue (NCS)*
Hex Color Code: #3A8AB8
RGB Color Code: RGB(58, 138, 184)
CMYK Values*: 68.5%, 25.0%, 0.0%, 27.8%



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What color is 3A8AB8?

The RGB color code for color number #3A8AB8 is RGB(58, 138, 184). In the RGB color model, #3A8AB8 has a red value of 58, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 184. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 68.5% cyan, 25.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 201.9° (degrees), 52.1 % saturation, and 47.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #3A8AB8 has a hue of 201.9° (degrees), 68.5 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.



Color 3A8AB8 is cool or warm?

Color 3A8AB8 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #3A8AB8? (For interior and product design)

3A8AB8 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.



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#3A8AB8

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of #3A8AB8 with dark and light Color




Is #3A8AB8 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 3A8AB8 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 #3A8AB8 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(58, 138, 184)
Red
58 (22.7%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
184 (72.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
68.48%
Magenta
25.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(201.9deg, 52.1 %, 47.5 %)

Hue
201.9°
Saturation
52.07 %.
Lightness
47.45 %.

RYB

RYB(39, 68, 130)
Red
39 (15.1%)
Yellow
68 (26.5%)
Blue
130 (50.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
201.9°
Saturation
68.48 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 201.9°

W: 22.75 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 19.49

Y : 22.54

Z : 48.67

YXY

Y1 : 22.54

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.25

CMY

C : 77.25%

M : 45.88%

Y : 27.84%


LRV

~ 22.5 %

Munsell Color System

6.3B 5.3/7.3

CIE-Lab

L : 54.59

A : -9.46

B : -31.21

CIE-Lch

L : 54.59

C : 32.61

H : 253.14

CIE-Luv

L : 54.59

U : -30.56

V : -46.51

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.47

A : -9.81

B : -27.55






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #3A8AB8

Here are the colors similar to 3A8AB8. 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.

#0087BD
Blue (NCS)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#2887C8
Green Blue
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#0892D0
Rich Electric Blue
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#4682B4
Steel Blue
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 3A8AB8.

#298FC2
PANTONE 7689 C
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#0086BF
PANTONE 7460 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#008BCD
PANTONE 3538 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#008BCE
PANTONE 2394 C
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 3A8AB8.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 3A8AB8.

#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#007CB0
RAL 5015 - Sky Blue
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 3A8AB8.


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

#2287B9
Adobe Photoshop Blue
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)



Paint color for Hex #3A8AB8

Here are the paint colors similar to 3A8AB8. 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 3A8AB8 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #3A8AB8 to Valspar

#498BB8
Blueberry Festival (V072-5)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#4491C8
Someday (4006-10B)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#0192CC
Blue Burst (4008-10B)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#3780B9
Pat-a-Pep (8001-43F)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 3A8AB8 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #3A8AB8 to PPG Paints

#3E8FBC
Quiet Night (PPG1239-5)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#1C8AC9
Newport Blue (PPG1240-6)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#528BAB
Cosmopolitan (PPG1158-5)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#3C85BE
King Triton (PPG1242-5)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 3A8AB8 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #3A8AB8 to Dunn-Edwards

#3D87BB
Walker Lake (DE 5858)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#5588AB
Blueberry Muffin (DE 5851)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#3194CE
Splish Splash (DE 5844)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#4C98C2
Mountain Bluebird (DET 573)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 3A8AB8 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #3A8AB8 to Behr

#008BC4
Celebration Blue (MQ4-57)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#588BB4
Alpha Blue (M520-5)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#5285A4
Hemisphere (M500-4)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#4E89BE
Boat House (P520-5)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 3A8AB8 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #3A8AB8 to Benjamin Moore

#3E90B8
Electric Blue (2061-40)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#4A93BE
Sailor's Sea Blue (2063-40)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#4580A8
Finley Blue (CW-620)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 3A8AB8 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #3A8AB8 to Sherwin Williams

#0192C6
Dynamic Blue (SW 6958)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#5389A1
Secure Blue (SW 6508)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#017CA7
Blue Plate (SW 6796)
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#6591A8
Blue Cruise (SW 7606)
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 3A8AB8 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #3A8AB8 to Farrow & Ball

#4280B8
Pea Flower Tea (CB12)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 13.23 (86.8% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 13.50 (86.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#3A8AB8 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



3A8AB8
Blue (NCS)*

B8683A
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 #3A8AB8?

Color that best contrast with #3A8AB8 is #B8683A, 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 #3A8AB8?

Complementary or Opposite color for #3A8AB8 is #B8683A, color name is Windsor Tan*.





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