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HEX 3C869B - #3C869B, RGB(60,134,155) Color


Color Name: Blue (Munsell)*
Hex Color Code: #3C869B
RGB Color Code: RGB(60, 134, 155)
CMYK Values*: 61.3%, 13.5%, 0.0%, 39.2%



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What color is 3C869B?

The RGB color code for color number #3C869B is RGB(60, 134, 155). In the RGB color model, #3C869B has a red value of 60, a green value of 134, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 61.3% cyan, 13.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 39.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 193.3° (degrees), 44.2 % saturation, and 42.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #3C869B has a hue of 193.3° (degrees), 61.3 % saturation and 60.8 % brightness/value.



Color 3C869B is cool or warm?

Color 3C869B is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #3C869B? (For interior and product design)

3C869B has an LRV of nearly 20. 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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Is #3C869B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 3C869B 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 #3C869B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(60, 134, 155)
Red
60 (23.5%)
Green
134 (52.5%)
Blue
155 (60.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
61.29%
Magenta
13.55%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
39.22%

HSL

HSL(193.26deg, 44.2 %, 42.2 %)

Hue
193.26°
Saturation
44.19 %.
Lightness
42.16 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 92, 133)
Red
53 (20.7%)
Yellow
92 (36.1%)
Blue
133 (52.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
193.26°
Saturation
61.29 %.
Brightness / Value
60.78 %.

HWB

H: 193.26°

W: 23.53 %

B: 39.22 %

XYZ

X : 16.3

Y : 20.38

Z : 34.08

YXY

Y1 : 20.38

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 76.47%

M : 47.45%

Y : 39.22%


LRV

~ 20.4 %

Munsell Color System

2.5B 5.1/5.4

CIE-Lab

L : 52.26

A : -16.41

B : -18.11

CIE-Lch

L : 52.26

C : 24.44

H : 227.81

CIE-Luv

L : 52.26

U : -29.96

V : -24.47

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.14

A : -14.52

B : -13.17






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #3C869B

Here are the colors similar to 3C869B. 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.

#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#367588
Teal Blue
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#007791
Duck Blue
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)
#5D8AA8
Air Force Blue (RAF)
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 3C869B.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 3C869B.

#387F97
PANTONE 4158 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#2D8C9E
PANTONE 2221 C
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#008EAA
PANTONE 3135 C
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#218EAE
PANTONE 10277 C
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 3C869B.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 3C869B.

#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)


Paint color for Hex #3C869B

Here are the paint colors similar to 3C869B. 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 3C869B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #3C869B to Valspar

#408798
Rickrack (V068-5)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#3E8094
Blue Spirit (8002-41E)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#358F9F
Aqua Dance (5002-8B)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color 3C869B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #3C869B to Behr

#328696
Precious Stone (M470-6)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#508A9A
Blue Square (S460-5)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#2D7E96
Valley Of Glaciers (M480-6)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#0089A0
Aruba Blue (P480-6)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 3C869B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #3C869B to Dunn-Edwards

#1E8CAB
Mediterranean Sea (DE 5830)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#508FA2
Aegean Sea (DE 5788)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#5187A0
Raging Tide (DE 5809)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#007B90
By the Bayou (DE 5782)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 3C869B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #3C869B to Benjamin Moore

#2C8392
Salzburg Blue (755)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#008299
Pacific Palisades (762)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#4E7F92
Fiji (AF-525)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#548DA7
Blue Daisy (2062-40)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 3C869B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #3C869B to Sherwin Williams

#01819E
Blue Mosque (SW 6789)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#018498
Cruising (SW 6782)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#5389A1
Secure Blue (SW 6508)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 3C869B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #3C869B to PPG Paints

#1E8EA1
Safe Harbor (PPG1235-6)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#34788C
Adventure (PPG1151-6)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#1B7D8D
Bermuda (PPG1150-6)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 3C869B similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #3C869B to Farrow & Ball

#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 11.07 (88.9% similar)
#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 11.44 (88.6% similar)
#4280B8
Pea Flower Tea (CB12)
ΔE - 11.98 (88.0% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 12.07 (87.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#3C869B 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



3C869B
Blue (Munsell)*

9B513C
Chestnut*


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 #3C869B?

Color that best contrast with #3C869B is #9B513C, color name is Chestnut*
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 #3C869B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #3C869B is #9B513C, color name is Chestnut*.





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