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What color is 3F9CA7?

The RGB color code for color number #3F9CA7 is RGB(63, 156, 167). In the RGB color model, #3F9CA7 has a red value of 63, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 167. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 62.3% cyan, 6.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 186.3° (degrees), 45.2 % saturation, and 45.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #3F9CA7 has a hue of 186.3° (degrees), 62.3 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.



Color 3F9CA7 is cool or warm?

Color 3F9CA7 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #3F9CA7? (For interior and product design)

3F9CA7 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.



Dark Color

#3F9CA7

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #3F9CA7 with dark and light Color




Is #3F9CA7 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 3F9CA7 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 #3F9CA7 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(63, 156, 167)
Red
63 (24.7%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
167 (65.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
62.28%
Magenta
6.59%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
34.51%

HSL

HSL(186.35deg, 45.2 %, 45.1 %)

Hue
186.35°
Saturation
45.22 %.
Lightness
45.10 %.

RYB

RYB(39, 84, 118)
Red
39 (15.3%)
Yellow
84 (32.8%)
Blue
118 (46.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
186.35°
Saturation
62.28 %.
Brightness / Value
65.49 %.

HWB

H: 186.35°

W: 24.71 %

B: 34.51 %

XYZ

X : 20.91

Y : 27.62

Z : 40.79

YXY

Y1 : 27.62

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 75.29%

M : 38.82%

Y : 34.51%


LRV

~ 27.6 %

Munsell Color System

8.5BG 5.8/6

CIE-Lab

L : 59.55

A : -23.78

B : -13.92

CIE-Lch

L : 59.55

C : 27.55

H : 210.35

CIE-Luv

L : 59.55

U : -37.02

V : -17.42

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.56

A : -20.95

B : -9.22






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #3F9CA7


Here are the colors similar to 3F9CA7. 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.



#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
#5F8A8B
Steel Teal
ΔE - 8.43 (91.6% similar)
#008B8B
Dark Cyan
ΔE - 8.64 (91.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 3F9CA7.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 3F9CA7.


#4C9CA2
PANTONE 10288 C
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#4F9FA6
PANTONE 2234 C
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#2B999E
PANTONE 10289 C
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#58A7AF
PANTONE 2233 C
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 3F9CA7.






Paint color for Hex #3F9CA7


Here are the paint colors similar to 3F9CA7. 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 3F9CA7 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #3F9CA7 to Dunn-Edwards


#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 0.49 (99.5% similar)
#189FAC
Riviera (DE 5753)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#4BA4A9
Montego Bay (DE 5739)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#5796A1
Star City (DE 5767)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 3F9CA7 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #3F9CA7 to Valspar


#4A9CA6
Gone Fishing (5004-8A)
ΔE - 1.05 (99.0% similar)
#3D979B
Tidal Teal (5006-8B)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#3DA1B8
Blue Nebula (8002-40E)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 3F9CA7 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #3F9CA7 to Benjamin Moore


#409CAC
Blue Lagoon (2054-40)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#569CA5
Blue Lake (2053-40)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#2C9BA1
San Jose Blue (741)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#499EA1
Blue Spa (2052-40)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 3F9CA7 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #3F9CA7 to PPG Paints


#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#26A5BA
Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#55A7B6
Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#009A9E
Riviera Paradise (PPG1233-7)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 3F9CA7 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #3F9CA7 to Behr


#4A9FA3
Aqua Fresco (M460-5)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#139BA2
Island Dream (MQ4-20)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#57A3B3
Explorer Blue (M470-5)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#5E9EA0
Bali Bliss (PPU13-05)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 3F9CA7 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #3F9CA7 to Sherwin Williams


#4DA6B2
Freshwater (SW 6774)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#34A3B6
Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#5B96A2
Lakeshore (SW 6494)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#3F9CA7 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



3F9CA7
Cadet Blue*

A74A3F
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 #3F9CA7?

Color that best contrast with #3F9CA7 is #A74A3F, 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 #3F9CA7?

Complementary or Opposite color for #3F9CA7 is #A74A3F, color name is Pale carmine*.





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