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What color is 3B26BA?

The RGB color code for color number #3B26BA is RGB(59, 38, 186). In the RGB color model, #3B26BA has a red value of 59, a green value of 38, and a blue value of 186. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 68.3% cyan, 79.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 27.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 248.5° (degrees), 66.1 % saturation, and 43.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #3B26BA has a hue of 248.5° (degrees), 79.6 % saturation and 72.9 % brightness/value.



Color 3B26BA is cool or warm?

Color 3B26BA is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #3B26BA? (For interior and product design)

3B26BA has an LRV of nearly 6. 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.



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#3B26BA

Light Color


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Is #3B26BA Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 3B26BA 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 #3B26BA color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(59, 38, 186)
Red
59 (23.1%)
Green
38 (14.9%)
Blue
186 (72.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
68.28%
Magenta
79.57%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
27.06%

HSL

HSL(248.51deg, 66.1 %, 43.9 %)

Hue
248.51°
Saturation
66.07 %.
Lightness
43.92 %.

RYB

RYB(70, 57, 192)
Red
70 (27.5%)
Yellow
57 (22.2%)
Blue
192 (75.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
248.51°
Saturation
79.57 %.
Brightness / Value
72.94 %.

HWB

H: 248.51°

W: 14.90 %

B: 27.06 %

XYZ

X : 11.36

Y : 5.86

Z : 46.99

YXY

Y1 : 5.86

X : 0.18

Y2 : 0.09

CMY

C : 76.86%

M : 85.10%

Y : 27.06%


LRV

~ 5.9 %

Munsell Color System

8.2PB 2.8/18.3

CIE-Lab

L : 29.06

A : 52.07

B : -73.45

CIE-Lch

L : 29.06

C : 90.03

H : 305.33

CIE-Luv

L : 29.06

U : -3.29

V : -93.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 24.21

A : 41.39

B : -98.12






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #3B26BA


Here are the colors similar to 3B26BA. 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.



#0000CD
Medium Blue
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#1C39BB
Persian Blue
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#0014A8
Zaffre
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#002FA7
International Klein Blue
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 3B26BA.


#4A25AA
PANTONE 2098 C
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#1E22AA
PANTONE 2736 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#4C12A1
PANTONE 2091 C
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#303AB2
PANTONE 2126 C
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #3B26BA


Here are the paint colors similar to 3B26BA. 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 3B26BA similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #3B26BA to Valspar


#3D4281
Merlin's Robes (8001-47G)
ΔE - 12.21 (87.8% similar)
#203E4F
Indigo Go-Go (V108-6)
ΔE - 13.01 (87.0% similar)
#233E51
Blue Dusk (M318)
ΔE - 13.17 (86.8% similar)
#334C57
Cadet Song (8004-38G)
ΔE - 13.18 (86.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 3B26BA similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #3B26BA to PPG Paints


#334B58
Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7)
ΔE - 12.38 (87.6% similar)
#445397
Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7)
ΔE - 14.00 (86.0% similar)
#2E5169
Blue Lava (PPG1155-7)
ΔE - 14.01 (86.0% similar)
#314D67
Blueberry Pie (PPG1163-7)
ΔE - 14.12 (85.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 3B26BA similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #3B26BA to Benjamin Moore


#304656
Gentleman's Gray (2062-20)
ΔE - 12.52 (87.5% similar)
#254455
Twilight (2058-10)
ΔE - 12.80 (87.2% similar)
#415663
In the Midnight Hour (1666)
ΔE - 13.25 (86.8% similar)
#3F457D
Basic Blue (CC-968)
ΔE - 13.50 (86.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 3B26BA similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #3B26BA to Sherwin Williams


#35454E
Gale Force (SW 7605)
ΔE - 13.06 (86.9% similar)
#3E4B54
Sea Serpent (SW 7615)
ΔE - 13.91 (86.1% similar)
#234058
Salty Dog (SW 9177)
ΔE - 13.93 (86.1% similar)
#314D58
Seaworthy (SW 7620)
ΔE - 13.95 (86.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 3B26BA similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #3B26BA to Behr


#38515D
Restless Sea (PPU13-20)
ΔE - 13.10 (86.9% similar)
#344D58
Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28)
ΔE - 13.23 (86.8% similar)
#365360
Opera Glasses (MQ5-24)
ΔE - 13.70 (86.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 3B26BA similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #3B26BA to Dunn-Edwards


#2A4B5F
Deep Ocean (DEA 135)
ΔE - 13.12 (86.9% similar)
#40535D
Slate Wall (DE 5797)
ΔE - 13.36 (86.6% similar)
#3E505F
Midnight Haze (DE 5818)
ΔE - 13.43 (86.6% similar)
#494D8B
Beaded Blue (DE 5909)
ΔE - 13.46 (86.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#3B26BA 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



3B26BA
Medium Blue*

A5BA26
Acid Green*


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 #3B26BA?

Color that best contrast with #3B26BA is #A5BA26, color name is Acid Green*
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 #3B26BA?

Complementary or Opposite color for #3B26BA is #A5BA26, color name is Acid Green*.





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