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What color is 3F889B?

The RGB color code for color number #3F889B is RGB(63, 136, 155). In the RGB color model, #3F889B has a red value of 63, a green value of 136, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 59.4% cyan, 12.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 39.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 192.4° (degrees), 42.2 % saturation, and 42.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #3F889B has a hue of 192.4° (degrees), 59.4 % saturation and 60.8 % brightness/value.



Color 3F889B is cool or warm?

Color 3F889B is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #3F889B? (For interior and product design)

3F889B has an LRV of nearly 21. 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.



Dark Color

#3F889B

Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of #3F889B with dark and light Color




Is #3F889B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 3F889B 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 #3F889B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(63, 136, 155)
Red
63 (24.7%)
Green
136 (53.3%)
Blue
155 (60.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
59.35%
Magenta
12.26%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
39.22%

HSL

HSL(192.39deg, 42.2 %, 42.7 %)

Hue
192.39°
Saturation
42.20 %.
Lightness
42.75 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 92, 130)
Red
52 (20.5%)
Yellow
92 (36.0%)
Blue
130 (51.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
192.39°
Saturation
59.35 %.
Brightness / Value
60.78 %.

HWB

H: 192.39°

W: 24.71 %

B: 39.22 %

XYZ

X : 16.77

Y : 21.03

Z : 34.19

YXY

Y1 : 21.03

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 75.29%

M : 46.67%

Y : 39.22%


LRV

~ 21 %

Munsell Color System

1.8B 5.1/5.3

CIE-Lab

L : 52.98

A : -16.91

B : -17

CIE-Lch

L : 52.98

C : 23.97

H : 225.15

CIE-Luv

L : 52.98

U : -30

V : -22.73

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.86

A : -14.98

B : -12.09






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #3F889B


Here are the colors similar to 3F889B. 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 - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#367588
Teal Blue
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)
#007791
Duck Blue
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)
#5F8A8B
Steel Teal
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 3F889B.


#4E8C9A
PANTONE 8242 C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#2D8C9E
PANTONE 2221 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#508590
PANTONE 2212 C
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#008CA0
PANTONE 2230 C
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 3F889B.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 3F889B.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 3F889B.


#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)
#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #3F889B


Here are the paint colors similar to 3F889B. 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 3F889B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #3F889B to Valspar


#408798
Rickrack (V068-5)
ΔE - 0.81 (99.2% similar)
#3E8094
Blue Spirit (8002-41E)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#358F9F
Aqua Dance (5002-8B)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#3C8B95
Tropical Oasis (5004-8B)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 3F889B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #3F889B to Behr


#508A9A
Blue Square (S460-5)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#328696
Precious Stone (M470-6)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#0089A0
Aruba Blue (P480-6)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#408E99
Prophetic Sea (MQ6-34)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 3F889B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #3F889B to Dunn-Edwards


#508FA2
Aegean Sea (DE 5788)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#1E8CAB
Mediterranean Sea (DE 5830)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#618B97
Bell Blue (DET 554)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#0092A3
Oasis (DET 546)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 3F889B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #3F889B to Benjamin Moore


#2C8392
Salzburg Blue (755)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#008299
Pacific Palisades (762)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#3292A1
Wilmington Spruce (754)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#4E7F92
Fiji (AF-525)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 3F889B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #3F889B to PPG Paints


#1E8EA1
Safe Harbor (PPG1235-6)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#1B7D8D
Bermuda (PPG1150-6)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#34788C
Adventure (PPG1151-6)
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 3F889B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #3F889B to Sherwin Williams


#018498
Cruising (SW 6782)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#5389A1
Secure Blue (SW 6508)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#01819E
Blue Mosque (SW 6789)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#5B92A2
Manitou Blue (SW 6501)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#3F889B 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



3F889B
Blue (Munsell)*

9B523F
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 #3F889B?

Color that best contrast with #3F889B is #9B523F, 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 #3F889B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #3F889B is #9B523F, color name is Chestnut*.





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