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HEX 424E87 - #424E87, RGB(66,78,135) Color


Color Name: Purple Navy*
Hex Color Code: #424E87
RGB Color Code: RGB(66, 78, 135)
CMYK Values*: 51.1%, 42.2%, 0.0%, 47.1%



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What color is 424E87?

The RGB color code for color number #424E87 is RGB(66, 78, 135). In the RGB color model, #424E87 has a red value of 66, a green value of 78, and a blue value of 135. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 51.1% cyan, 42.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 47.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 229.6° (degrees), 34.3 % saturation, and 39.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #424E87 has a hue of 229.6° (degrees), 51.1 % saturation and 52.9 % brightness/value.



Color 424E87 is cool or warm?

Color 424E87 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #424E87? (For interior and product design)

424E87 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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#424E87

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of #424E87 with dark and light Color




Is #424E87 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 424E87 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 #424E87 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(66, 78, 135)
Red
66 (25.9%)
Green
78 (30.6%)
Blue
135 (52.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
51.11%
Magenta
42.22%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
47.06%

HSL

HSL(229.57deg, 34.3 %, 39.4 %)

Hue
229.57°
Saturation
34.33 %.
Lightness
39.41 %.

RYB

RYB(91, 100, 162)
Red
91 (35.6%)
Yellow
100 (39.2%)
Blue
162 (63.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
229.57°
Saturation
51.11 %.
Brightness / Value
52.94 %.

HWB

H: 229.57°

W: 25.88 %

B: 47.06 %

XYZ

X : 9.34

Y : 8.36

Z : 24.04

YXY

Y1 : 8.36

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.2

CMY

C : 74.12%

M : 69.41%

Y : 47.06%


LRV

~ 8.4 %

Munsell Color System

6.8PB 3.3/6.6

CIE-Lab

L : 34.71

A : 12.17

B : -33.45

CIE-Lch

L : 34.71

C : 35.59

H : 290

CIE-Luv

L : 34.71

U : -7.72

V : -47.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 28.91

A : 7.11

B : -29.08






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #424E87

Here are the colors similar to 424E87. 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.

#4E5180
Purple Navy
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#2B4593
Marian Blue
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#483D8B
Dark Slate Blue
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)
#324AB2
Violet Blue
ΔE - 7.35 (92.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 424E87.

#3E4F80
PANTONE 4142 C
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#464E7E
PANTONE 2111 C
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#304C86
PANTONE 8785 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#3C539A
PANTONE 3590 C
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 424E87.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 424E87.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 424E87.

#5C5485
BS 22-D-45 - Purple
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 424E87.

#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #424E87

Here are the paint colors similar to 424E87. 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.


Behr

Hex color 424E87 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #424E87 to Behr

#424D83
Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48)
ΔE - 0.78 (99.2% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#49548F
Canyon Iris (P540-7)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 424E87 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #424E87 to Dunn-Edwards

#3C4D85
Dive In (DE 5895)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#494D8B
Beaded Blue (DE 5909)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 424E87 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #424E87 to Sherwin Williams

#3C4C80
Morning Glory (SW 6971)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#3E4371
Valiant Violet (SW 6818)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#3B496D
Dignified (SW 6538)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#514C7E
Fully Purple (SW 6983)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 424E87 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #424E87 to PPG Paints

#465383
Blue Jewel (PPG1167-7)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#445397
Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#4D517F
Roman Violet (PPG1170-7)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#374874
Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 424E87 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #424E87 to Valspar

#45558D
Demon Blue (V037-3)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#4C5192
Blue Ember (8001-47F)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#4B5795
Purple Frenzy (4004-10C)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#3D4281
Merlin's Robes (8001-47G)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 424E87 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #424E87 to Benjamin Moore

#41548C
Southern Belle (819)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#4E4E8C
Scandinavian Blue (2068-30)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#3F457D
Basic Blue (CC-968)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#304C89
Delphinium (CC-872)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 424E87 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #424E87 to Farrow & Ball

#3F4666
Blue Maize (CB11)
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)
#4A5B6B
Stiffkey Blue (281)
ΔE - 10.94 (89.1% similar)
#5C6576
Wine Dark (308)
ΔE - 12.75 (87.2% similar)
#3F4D57
Hague Blue (30)
ΔE - 13.40 (86.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#424E87 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



424E87
Purple Navy*

877B42
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 #424E87?

Color that best contrast with #424E87 is #877B42, 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 #424E87?

Complementary or Opposite color for #424E87 is #877B42, color name is Old Moss Green*.





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