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HEX 3D279D - #3D279D, RGB(61,39,157) Color


Color Name: Cosmic Cobalt*
Hex Color Code: #3D279D
RGB Color Code: RGB(61, 39, 157)
CMYK Values*: 61.1%, 75.2%, 0.0%, 38.4%






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What color is 3D279D?

The RGB color code for color number #3D279D is RGB(61, 39, 157). In the RGB color model, #3D279D has a red value of 61, a green value of 39, and a blue value of 157. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 61.1% cyan, 75.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 251.2° (degrees), 60.2 % saturation, and 38.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #3D279D has a hue of 251.2° (degrees), 75.2 % saturation and 61.6 % brightness/value.



Color 3D279D is cool or warm?

Color 3D279D is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #3D279D? (For interior and product design)

3D279D has an LRV of nearly 5. By LRV value, it is a very 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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#3D279D

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Is #3D279D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 3D279D 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 #3D279D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(61, 39, 157)
Red
61 (23.9%)
Green
39 (15.3%)
Blue
157 (61.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
61.15%
Magenta
75.16%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
38.43%

HSL

HSL(251.19deg, 60.2 %, 38.4 %)

Hue
251.19°
Saturation
60.20 %.
Lightness
38.43 %.

RYB

RYB(93, 79, 189)
Red
93 (36.4%)
Yellow
79 (31.0%)
Blue
189 (74.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
251.19°
Saturation
75.16 %.
Brightness / Value
61.57 %.

HWB

H: 251.19°

W: 15.29 %

B: 38.43 %

XYZ

X : 8.74

Y : 4.88

Z : 32.38

YXY

Y1 : 4.88

X : 0.19

Y2 : 0.11

CMY

C : 76.08%

M : 84.71%

Y : 38.43%


LRV

~ 4.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.2PB 2.5/14.7

CIE-Lab

L : 26.38

A : 42.96

B : -60.42

CIE-Lch

L : 26.38

C : 74.14

H : 305.41

CIE-Luv

L : 26.38

U : -0.91

V : -76.53

Hunter-Lab

L : 22.08

A : 31.96

B : -71.47






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #3D279D


Here are the colors similar to 3D279D. 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.



#2E2D88
Cosmic Cobalt
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#002395
Imperial Blue
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#0014A8
Zaffre
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#002FA7
International Klein Blue
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 3D279D.


#2F2A95
PANTONE 2370 C
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#1E22AA
PANTONE 2736 C
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#483698
PANTONE 2104 C
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#00239C
PANTONE Dark Blue C
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 3D279D.






Paint color for Hex #3D279D


Here are the paint colors similar to 3D279D. 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 3D279D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #3D279D to Valspar


#3D4281
Merlin's Robes (8001-47G)
ΔE - 10.11 (89.9% similar)
#323F76
Jazzy Blue (4010-9)
ΔE - 11.34 (88.7% similar)
#433267
Sumptuous Purple (4010-10)
ΔE - 11.35 (88.6% similar)
#2F3465
Spirit Blue (4011-9)
ΔE - 11.78 (88.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 3D279D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #3D279D to Benjamin Moore


#233872
Blue (2066-10)
ΔE - 11.21 (88.8% similar)
#3F457D
Basic Blue (CC-968)
ΔE - 11.50 (88.5% similar)
#334076
Starry Night Blue (2067-20)
ΔE - 11.55 (88.4% similar)
#304656
Gentleman's Gray (2062-20)
ΔE - 11.81 (88.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 3D279D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #3D279D to Dunn-Edwards


#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 11.72 (88.3% similar)
#4F467E
Fresh Eggplant (DE 5944)
ΔE - 11.84 (88.2% similar)
#494D8B
Beaded Blue (DE 5909)
ΔE - 12.13 (87.9% similar)
#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 12.17 (87.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 3D279D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #3D279D to Sherwin Williams


#35454E
Gale Force (SW 7605)
ΔE - 12.11 (87.9% similar)
#3E4371
Valiant Violet (SW 6818)
ΔE - 12.82 (87.2% similar)
#234058
Salty Dog (SW 9177)
ΔE - 12.92 (87.1% similar)
#3C4C80
Morning Glory (SW 6971)
ΔE - 13.34 (86.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 3D279D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #3D279D to PPG Paints


#334B58
Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7)
ΔE - 12.13 (87.9% similar)
#3B484F
Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7)
ΔE - 13.19 (86.8% similar)
#445397
Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7)
ΔE - 13.48 (86.5% similar)
#374874
Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7)
ΔE - 13.61 (86.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 3D279D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #3D279D to Behr


#344D58
Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28)
ΔE - 13.06 (86.9% similar)
#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 13.11 (86.9% similar)
#424D83
Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48)
ΔE - 13.13 (86.9% similar)
#38515D
Restless Sea (PPU13-20)
ΔE - 13.19 (86.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#3D279D 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



3D279D
Cosmic Cobalt*

879D27
Light 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 #3D279D?

Color that best contrast with #3D279D is #879D27, color name is Light 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 #3D279D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #3D279D is #879D27, color name is Light Aloe Green*.





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