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What color is 4278AF?

The RGB color code for color number #4278AF is RGB(66, 120, 175). In the RGB color model, #4278AF has a red value of 66, a green value of 120, and a blue value of 175. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 62.3% cyan, 31.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 31.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210.3° (degrees), 45.2 % saturation, and 47.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #4278AF has a hue of 210.3° (degrees), 62.3 % saturation and 68.6 % brightness/value.



Color 4278AF is cool or warm?

Color 4278AF is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #4278AF? (For interior and product design)

4278AF has an LRV of nearly 18. 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

#4278AF

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of #4278AF with dark and light Color




Is #4278AF Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 4278AF 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 #4278AF color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(66, 120, 175)
Red
66 (25.9%)
Green
120 (47.1%)
Blue
175 (68.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
62.29%
Magenta
31.43%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
31.37%

HSL

HSL(210.28deg, 45.2 %, 47.3 %)

Hue
210.28°
Saturation
45.23 %.
Lightness
47.25 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 72, 138)
Red
50 (19.5%)
Yellow
72 (28.3%)
Blue
138 (54.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
210.28°
Saturation
62.29 %.
Brightness / Value
68.63 %.

HWB

H: 210.28°

W: 25.88 %

B: 31.37 %

XYZ

X : 16.7

Y : 17.69

Z : 43.09

YXY

Y1 : 17.69

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.23

CMY

C : 74.12%

M : 52.94%

Y : 31.37%


LRV

~ 17.7 %

Munsell Color System

2.4PB 4.7/7.7

CIE-Lab

L : 49.11

A : -0.61

B : -34.57

CIE-Lch

L : 49.11

C : 34.58

H : 268.99

CIE-Luv

L : 49.11

U : -22.61

V : -51.91

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.06

A : -2.71

B : -31.31






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #4278AF


Here are the colors similar to 4278AF. 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.



#2072AF
Bice Blue
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#4682B4
Steel Blue
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#0072BB
French Blue
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#007BB8
Star Command Blue
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 4278AF.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 4278AF.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 4278AF.


#3876AB
BS 20-E-53 - Blue
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 4278AF.


#2774AE
PANTONE 2383 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#407EC9
PANTONE 660 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#0077C8
PANTONE 3005 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#0076CE
PANTONE 2174 C
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TPX


Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to 4278AF.


#5072A7
Blue Yonder
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 4278AF.


#007CB0
RAL 5015 - Sky Blue
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)
#637D96
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)
#376B8C
RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)


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#0077BE
Ocean Boat Blue
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#0071C5
Intel Blue
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #4278AF


Here are the paint colors similar to 4278AF. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 4278AF similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #4278AF to Benjamin Moore


#3D74AC
Athens Blue (797)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#40729C
Chicago Blues (804)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#4580A8
Finley Blue (CW-620)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#5B7EB7
Watertown (818)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 4278AF similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #4278AF to PPG Paints


#3C7AC2
Royal Plume (PPG1243-6)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#356FAD
Nocturne Shade (PPG1244-6)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#1C70AD
Planetarium (PPG1242-6)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#0072B5
Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 4278AF similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #4278AF to Sherwin Williams


#4E739F
Lupine (SW 6810)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#2377A2
Danube (SW 6803)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#016EA7
Blue Chip (SW 6959)
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#6487B0
Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065)
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 4278AF similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #4278AF to Valspar


#557CA2
Peyton (8002-45E)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#557AB1
Deepest Periwinkle (P074)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#3780B9
Pat-a-Pep (8001-43F)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#0178B6
Cosmic Blue (4008-10C)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color 4278AF similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #4278AF to Behr


#366FA6
Mega Blue (P520-6)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#267EBC
Brilliant Blue (P510-6)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#3F6F98
National Anthem (M520-6)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#587B9B
Glass Sapphire (PPU14-02)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 4278AF similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #4278AF to Dunn-Edwards


#4470B0
Pacific Blues (DET 586)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#3377A2
Surf's Up (DET 583)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#466F97
Postwar Boom (DET 584)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#186DB6
Beautiful Blue (DEA 136)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#4278AF 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



4278AF
Bice Blue*

AF7942
Copper*


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 #4278AF?

Color that best contrast with #4278AF is #AF7942, color name is Copper*
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 #4278AF?

Complementary or Opposite color for #4278AF is #AF7942, color name is Copper*.





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