Color Name
Picton Blue*
Hex Color Code
#3EB4E3
RGB Color Code
RGB(62, 180, 227)
CMYK Values*
72.7%, 20.7%, 0.0%, 11.0%
#3EB4E3 hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is 3EB4E3?

The RGB color code for color number #3EB4E3 is RGB(62, 180, 227). In the RGB color model, #3EB4E3 has a red value of 62, a green value of 180, and a blue value of 227. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 72.7% cyan, 20.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 197.1° (degrees), 74.7 % saturation, and 56.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #3EB4E3 has a hue of 197.1° (degrees), 72.7 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.



Color 3EB4E3 is cool or warm?

Color 3EB4E3 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #3EB4E3? (For interior and product design)

3EB4E3 has an LRV of nearly 39. 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #3EB4E3 with dark and light Color




Is #3EB4E3 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 3EB4E3 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 #3EB4E3 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(62, 180, 227)
Red
62 (24.3%)
Green
180 (70.6%)
Blue
227 (89.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
72.69%
Magenta
20.70%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
10.98%

HSL

HSL(197.09deg, 74.7 %, 56.7 %)

Hue
197.09°
Saturation
74.66 %.
Lightness
56.67 %.

RYB

RYB(13, 32, 97)
Red
13 (5.2%)
Yellow
32 (12.7%)
Blue
97 (38.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
197.09°
Saturation
72.69 %.
Brightness / Value
89.02 %.

HWB

H: 197.09°

W: 24.31 %

B: 10.98 %

XYZ

X : 32.17

Y : 39.21

Z : 78.55

YXY

Y1 : 39.21

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 75.69%

M : 29.41%

Y : 10.98%


LRV

~ 39.2 %

Munsell Color System

2.8B 6.7/10.7

CIE-Lab

L : 68.91

A : -17.51

B : -32.98

CIE-Lch

L : 68.91

C : 37.34

H : 242.04

CIE-Luv

L : 68.91

U : -42.55

V : -50.21

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.62

A : -17.88

B : -30.54






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #3EB4E3

Here are the colors similar to 3EB4E3. 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.

#45B1E8 Color
Picton Blue
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#1DACD6 Color
Bright Cerulean
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#50BFE6 Color
Blizzard Blue
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#00AAE4 Color
Spanish Sky Blue
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 3EB4E3.

#41B6E6 Color
PANTONE 298 C
ΔE - 0.66 (99.3% similar)
#56B7E6 Color
PANTONE 2190 C
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#00B5E2 Color
PANTONE 306 C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#00AFDB Color
PANTONE 908 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 3EB4E3.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 3EB4E3.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 3EB4E3.


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#1AB7EA Color
Vimeo Blue
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#1CABE2 Color
UNICEF Cyan (Blue)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#00ADD8 Color
Golang Gopher Blue
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#0FC0FC Color
Spiro Disco Ball
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)



Paint color for Hex #3EB4E3

Here are the paint colors similar to 3EB4E3. 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 3EB4E3 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #3EB4E3 to Valspar

#53B5DF Color
Sea Frolic (4008-10A)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#68B6E0 Color
BFF Blue (8001-42D)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#47A8D8 Color
Infinity (V033-2)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#58A9D3 Color
Skyscape (4007-10A)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 3EB4E3 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #3EB4E3 to Dunn-Edwards

#55B4DE Color
Sail Away (DE 5836)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#56ACCA Color
Frozen Wave (DE 5829)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#5AB5CB Color
Water Baby (DE 5780)
ΔE - 6.95 (93.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color 3EB4E3 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #3EB4E3 to Behr

#4DB5D7 Color
Aztec Sky (P490-4)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#2BA8DA Color
El Capitan (MQ4-56)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#6FB7E0 Color
Life Force (P500-4)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#75B5E1 Color
Electra (P510-4)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 3EB4E3 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #3EB4E3 to Sherwin Williams

#5DB3D4 Color
Flyway (SW 6794)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#7DB5D3 Color
Regale Blue (SW 6801)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#7FC3E1 Color
Undercool (SW 6957)
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#289EC4 Color
Major Blue (SW 6795)
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 3EB4E3 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #3EB4E3 to PPG Paints



Benjamin Moore

Hex color 3EB4E3 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #3EB4E3 to Benjamin Moore



Farrow & Ball

Hex color 3EB4E3 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #3EB4E3 to Farrow & Ball

#57A7B9 Color
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 8.82 (91.2% similar)
#9EB6C8 Color
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 12.82 (87.2% similar)
#98ACBA Color
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 13.64 (86.4% similar)
#7295A1 Color
Stone Blue (86)
ΔE - 13.74 (86.3% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#3EB4E3 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



3EB4E3
Picton Blue*

E36D3E
Deep Carrot Orange*


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 #3EB4E3?

Color that best contrast with #3EB4E3 is #E36D3E, color name is Deep Carrot Orange*
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 #3EB4E3?

Complementary or Opposite color for #3EB4E3 is #E36D3E, color name is Deep Carrot Orange*.





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