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What color is 3F498C?

The RGB color code for color number #3F498C is RGB(63, 73, 140). In the RGB color model, #3F498C has a red value of 63, a green value of 73, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 55.0% cyan, 47.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 232.2° (degrees), 37.9 % saturation, and 39.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #3F498C has a hue of 232.2° (degrees), 55.0 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.



Color 3F498C is cool or warm?

Color 3F498C is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #3F498C? (For interior and product design)

3F498C has an LRV of nearly 8. 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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#3F498C

Light Color


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Is #3F498C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 3F498C 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 #3F498C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(63, 73, 140)
Red
63 (24.7%)
Green
73 (28.6%)
Blue
140 (54.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
55.00%
Magenta
47.86%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
45.10%

HSL

HSL(232.21deg, 37.9 %, 39.8 %)

Hue
232.21°
Saturation
37.93 %.
Lightness
39.80 %.

RYB

RYB(90, 96, 167)
Red
90 (35.2%)
Yellow
96 (37.8%)
Blue
167 (65.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
232.21°
Saturation
55.00 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.

HWB

H: 232.21°

W: 24.71 %

B: 45.10 %

XYZ

X : 9.17

Y : 7.72

Z : 25.82

YXY

Y1 : 7.72

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.18

CMY

C : 75.29%

M : 71.37%

Y : 45.10%


LRV

~ 7.7 %

Munsell Color System

7.2PB 3.2/8.1

CIE-Lab

L : 33.38

A : 16.43

B : -38.65

CIE-Lch

L : 33.38

C : 41.99

H : 293.04

CIE-Luv

L : 33.38

U : -7.22

V : -54.32

Hunter-Lab

L : 27.78

A : 10.3

B : -35.66






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #3F498C


Here are the colors similar to 3F498C. 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.



#2B4593
Marian Blue
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#483D8B
Dark Slate Blue
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#4E5180
Purple Navy
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#324AB2
Violet Blue
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 3F498C.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 3F498C.


#44499C
PANTONE 2117 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#3E4F80
PANTONE 4142 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#464E7E
PANTONE 2111 C
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#304C86
PANTONE 8785 C
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 3F498C.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 3F498C.


#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 3F498C.


#5C5485
BS 22-D-45 - Purple
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #3F498C


Here are the paint colors similar to 3F498C. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 3F498C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #3F498C to Dunn-Edwards


#494D8B
Beaded Blue (DE 5909)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#3C4D85
Dive In (DE 5895)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 3F498C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #3F498C to Behr


#424D83
Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#49548F
Canyon Iris (P540-7)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 3F498C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #3F498C to Valspar


#3D4281
Merlin's Robes (8001-47G)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#4C5192
Blue Ember (8001-47F)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#45558D
Demon Blue (V037-3)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#323F76
Jazzy Blue (4010-9)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 3F498C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #3F498C to Sherwin Williams


#3C4C80
Morning Glory (SW 6971)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#3E4371
Valiant Violet (SW 6818)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#514C7E
Fully Purple (SW 6983)
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#3B496D
Dignified (SW 6538)
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 3F498C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #3F498C to Benjamin Moore


#3F457D
Basic Blue (CC-968)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#4E4E8C
Scandinavian Blue (2068-30)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#304C89
Delphinium (CC-872)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#41548C
Southern Belle (819)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 3F498C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #3F498C to PPG Paints


#445397
Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#465383
Blue Jewel (PPG1167-7)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#374874
Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#314A76
Dragonfly (PPG1162-7)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#3F498C 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



3F498C
Marian Blue*

8C823F
Old Moss 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 #3F498C?

Color that best contrast with #3F498C is #8C823F, color name is Old Moss 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 #3F498C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #3F498C is #8C823F, color name is Old Moss Green*.





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