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HEX 3E9DAD - #3E9DAD, RGB(62,157,173) Color


Color Name: Blue (Munsell)*
Hex Color Code: #3E9DAD
RGB Color Code: RGB(62, 157, 173)
CMYK Values*: 64.2%, 9.2%, 0.0%, 32.2%



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What color is 3E9DAD?

The RGB color code for color number #3E9DAD is RGB(62, 157, 173). In the RGB color model, #3E9DAD has a red value of 62, a green value of 157, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 64.2% cyan, 9.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 188.6° (degrees), 47.2 % saturation, and 46.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #3E9DAD has a hue of 188.6° (degrees), 64.2 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



Color 3E9DAD is cool or warm?

Color 3E9DAD is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #3E9DAD? (For interior and product design)

3E9DAD has an LRV of nearly 28. By LRV value, it is a medium 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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#3E9DAD

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #3E9DAD with dark and light Color




Is #3E9DAD Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 3E9DAD 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 #3E9DAD color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(62, 157, 173)
Red
62 (24.3%)
Green
157 (61.6%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
64.16%
Magenta
9.25%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(188.65deg, 47.2 %, 46.1 %)

Hue
188.65°
Saturation
47.23 %.
Lightness
46.08 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 79, 117)
Red
37 (14.3%)
Yellow
79 (30.8%)
Blue
117 (45.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
188.65°
Saturation
64.16 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 188.65°

W: 24.31 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 21.59

Y : 28.16

Z : 43.83

YXY

Y1 : 28.16

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 75.69%

M : 38.43%

Y : 32.16%


LRV

~ 28.2 %

Munsell Color System

10BG 6.0/6

CIE-Lab

L : 60.03

A : -22.65

B : -16.59

CIE-Lch

L : 60.03

C : 28.08

H : 216.22

CIE-Luv

L : 60.03

U : -37.29

V : -21.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.06

A : -20.24

B : -11.83






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #3E9DAD

Here are the colors similar to 3E9DAD. 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 - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#009DC4
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 6.95 (93.0% similar)
#47ABCC
Maximum Blue
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 3E9DAD.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 3E9DAD.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 3E9DAD.

#009CB6
PANTONE 2229 C
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#4F9FA6
PANTONE 2234 C
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#0099B2
PANTONE 2396 C
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#4C9CA2
PANTONE 10288 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 3E9DAD.

#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #3E9DAD

Here are the paint colors similar to 3E9DAD. 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 3E9DAD similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #3E9DAD to Benjamin Moore

#409CAC
Blue Lagoon (2054-40)
ΔE - 0.38 (99.6% similar)
#4D9CAE
Ash Blue (2057-40)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#569CA5
Blue Lake (2053-40)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#5598A9
Blue Toile (748)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 3E9DAD similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #3E9DAD to Dunn-Edwards

#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#1E98AE
Tropical Lagoon (DE 5781)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#189FAC
Riviera (DE 5753)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#5796A1
Star City (DE 5767)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 3E9DAD similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #3E9DAD to PPG Paints

#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#26A5BA
Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#55A7B6
Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#5E97A9
Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 3E9DAD similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #3E9DAD to Sherwin Williams

#34A3B6
Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#4DA6B2
Freshwater (SW 6774)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#5B96A2
Lakeshore (SW 6494)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 3E9DAD similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #3E9DAD to Valspar

#4A9CA6
Gone Fishing (5004-8A)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#3DA1B8
Blue Nebula (8002-40E)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#5F9FAF
Blue Chiffon (V068-4)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#1FA9C3
The Crowd Roars! (8001-38E)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 3E9DAD similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #3E9DAD to Behr

#57A3B3
Explorer Blue (M470-5)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#2DA6BF
Gulf Waters (MQ4-52)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#1AA9C1
High Dive (P480-5)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#55A0B7
North Pole Blue (M480-5A)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 3E9DAD similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #3E9DAD to Farrow & Ball

#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#889B9B
Oval Room Blue (85)
ΔE - 13.42 (86.6% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 13.63 (86.4% similar)
#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 13.72 (86.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#3E9DAD 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



3E9DAD
Blue (Munsell)*

AD4E3E
Pale carmine*


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 #3E9DAD?

Color that best contrast with #3E9DAD is #AD4E3E, color name is Pale carmine*
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 #3E9DAD?

Complementary or Opposite color for #3E9DAD is #AD4E3E, color name is Pale carmine*.





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