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What color is 3B456F?

The RGB color code for color number #3B456F is RGB(59, 69, 111). In the RGB color model, #3B456F has a red value of 59, a green value of 69, and a blue value of 111. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 46.8% cyan, 37.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 56.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 228.5° (degrees), 30.6 % saturation, and 33.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #3B456F has a hue of 228.5° (degrees), 46.8 % saturation and 43.5 % brightness/value.



Color 3B456F is cool or warm?

Color 3B456F is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #3B456F? (For interior and product design)

3B456F 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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#3B456F

Light Color


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Is #3B456F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 3B456F 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 #3B456F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(59, 69, 111)
Red
59 (23.1%)
Green
69 (27.1%)
Blue
111 (43.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
46.85%
Magenta
37.84%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
56.47%

HSL

HSL(228.46deg, 30.6 %, 33.3 %)

Hue
228.46°
Saturation
30.59 %.
Lightness
33.33 %.

RYB

RYB(111, 121, 171)
Red
111 (43.5%)
Yellow
121 (47.4%)
Blue
171 (67.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
228.46°
Saturation
46.85 %.
Brightness / Value
43.53 %.

HWB

H: 228.46°

W: 23.14 %

B: 56.47 %

XYZ

X : 6.8

Y : 6.33

Z : 15.9

YXY

Y1 : 6.33

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.22

CMY

C : 76.86%

M : 72.94%

Y : 56.47%


LRV

~ 6.3 %

Munsell Color System

6.4PB 2.9/4.7

CIE-Lab

L : 30.24

A : 8.27

B : -25.6

CIE-Lch

L : 30.24

C : 26.91

H : 287.9

CIE-Luv

L : 30.24

U : -6.25

V : -34.23

Hunter-Lab

L : 25.17

A : 4.19

B : -19.85






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #3B456F


Here are the colors similar to 3B456F. 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.



#4E5180
Purple Navy
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#1F305E
Delft blue
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)
#2B4593
Marian Blue
ΔE - 7.31 (92.7% similar)
#483D8B
Dark Slate Blue
ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 3B456F.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 3B456F.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 3B456F.


#464E7E
PANTONE 2111 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#3E4F80
PANTONE 4142 C
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#333D79
PANTONE 3584 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#304C86
PANTONE 8785 C
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 3B456F.


#443E62
BS 22-E-58 - Purple
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 3B456F.


#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)
#222D5A
RAL 5022 - Night Blue
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)
#1F3855
RAL 5003 - Sapphire Blue
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #3B456F


Here are the paint colors similar to 3B456F. 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 3B456F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #3B456F to Benjamin Moore


#40466D
Wizard (CC-966)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#334076
Starry Night Blue (2067-20)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#3F457D
Basic Blue (CC-968)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#353963
Blue Grotto (CC-964)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 3B456F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #3B456F to Sherwin Williams


#3E4371
Valiant Violet (SW 6818)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#3B496D
Dignified (SW 6538)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#3C4C80
Morning Glory (SW 6971)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#3B3C5A
Majestic Purple (SW 6545)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 3B456F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #3B456F to PPG Paints


#3D496D
Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#374874
Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#464B6A
Royal Hyacinth (PPG1169-7)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#314A76
Dragonfly (PPG1162-7)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 3B456F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #3B456F to Dunn-Edwards


#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#3B3F66
Clematis Blue (DET 587)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#3B4A6C
Jazz Age Blues (DET 574)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#383E5D
Singing the Blues (DET 576)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color 3B456F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #3B456F to Behr


#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#414969
Nobility Blue (PPU15-01)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#3A4866
Bon Nuit (MQ5-14)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 3B456F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #3B456F to Valspar


#404565
Skyline (8003-47G)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#323F76
Jazzy Blue (4010-9)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#2B406F
Deep Ocean Floor (V074-6)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#3D4281
Merlin's Robes (8001-47G)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#3B456F 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



3B456F
Purple Navy*

6F653B
Aloe 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 #3B456F?

Color that best contrast with #3B456F is #6F653B, color name is Aloe 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 #3B456F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #3B456F is #6F653B, color name is Aloe Green*.





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