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HEX 426281 - #426281, RGB(66,98,129) Color


Color Name: Queen Blue*
Hex Color Code: #426281
RGB Color Code: RGB(66, 98, 129)
CMYK Values*: 48.8%, 24.0%, 0.0%, 49.4%



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What color is 426281?

The RGB color code for color number #426281 is RGB(66, 98, 129). In the RGB color model, #426281 has a red value of 66, a green value of 98, and a blue value of 129. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 48.8% cyan, 24.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 49.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 209.5° (degrees), 32.3 % saturation, and 38.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #426281 has a hue of 209.5° (degrees), 48.8 % saturation and 50.6 % brightness/value.



Color 426281 is cool or warm?

Color 426281 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #426281? (For interior and product design)

426281 has an LRV of nearly 11. 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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#426281

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of #426281 with dark and light Color




Is #426281 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 426281 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 #426281 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(66, 98, 129)
Red
66 (25.9%)
Green
98 (38.4%)
Blue
129 (50.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
48.84%
Magenta
24.03%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
49.41%

HSL

HSL(209.52deg, 32.3 %, 38.2 %)

Hue
209.52°
Saturation
32.31 %.
Lightness
38.24 %.

RYB

RYB(84, 108, 151)
Red
84 (32.9%)
Yellow
108 (42.3%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
209.52°
Saturation
48.84 %.
Brightness / Value
50.59 %.

HWB

H: 209.52°

W: 25.88 %

B: 49.41 %

XYZ

X : 10.58

Y : 11.48

Z : 22.43

YXY

Y1 : 11.48

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 74.12%

M : 61.57%

Y : 49.41%


LRV

~ 11.5 %

Munsell Color System

0.4PB 3.9/4.4

CIE-Lab

L : 40.38

A : -2.5

B : -20.92

CIE-Lch

L : 40.38

C : 21.06

H : 263.19

CIE-Luv

L : 40.38

U : -15.03

V : -28.96

Hunter-Lab

L : 33.88

A : -3.56

B : -15.53






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #426281

Here are the colors similar to 426281. 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.

#436B95
Queen Blue
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#435770
Midnight Haze
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#26619C
Lapis Lazuli
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#2D5DA1
Medium Sapphire
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 426281.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 426281.

#475E76
PANTONE 4137 C
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#3E6991
PANTONE 2160 C
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#326295
PANTONE 653 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#295D8A
PANTONE 8485 C
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 426281.

#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#376B8C
RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#005B8C
RAL 5017 - Traffic Blue
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 426281.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 426281.

#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#4B5966
BS 20-D-45 - Maritime
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)

Pantone TPX

Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to 426281.

#5072A7
Blue Yonder
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #426281

Here are the paint colors similar to 426281. 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 426281 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #426281 to Behr

#40607C
Tidal (M510-6)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#476386
Mosaic Blue (PPU15-04)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#3E5B7D
Admiral Blue (M520-7)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#395A73
Express Blue (M500-6)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 426281 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #426281 to PPG Paints

#4C6177
Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#326395
Teeny Bikini (PPG1162-6)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#286492
Starry Night (PPG1161-6)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 426281 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #426281 to Valspar

#39607F
Atlantic Schooner (4004-6C)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#305D84
Moroccan Resort (8002-45F)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#536984
Aurora Borealis (P037)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#265E83
Night Fever (P110)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 426281 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #426281 to Sherwin Williams

#4C6B8A
Revel Blue (SW 6530)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#516582
Luxe Blue (SW 6537)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#506B84
Denim (SW 6523)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#32586E
Endless Sea (SW 9150)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 426281 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #426281 to Benjamin Moore

#325A7D
Prussian Blue (CW-625)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#396998
Old Glory (811)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#386B8C
Bellbottom Blues (CSP-655)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#485B6E
Van Deusen Blue (HC-156)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 426281 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #426281 to Dunn-Edwards

#50647F
Admiral Blue (DE 5887)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#445A79
Newbury Port (DE 5881)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#3F6C8F
Rainy Lake (DE 5852)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#375673
Blue Earth (DE 5853)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 426281 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #426281 to Farrow & Ball

#4A5B6B
Stiffkey Blue (281)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#5C6576
Wine Dark (308)
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)
#3F4D57
Hague Blue (30)
ΔE - 10.64 (89.4% similar)
#3F4666
Blue Maize (CB11)
ΔE - 12.38 (87.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#426281 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



426281
Queen Blue*

816142
Raw Umber*


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 #426281?

Color that best contrast with #426281 is #816142, color name is Raw Umber*
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 #426281?

Complementary or Opposite color for #426281 is #816142, color name is Raw Umber*.





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