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HEX 515BD4 - #515BD4, RGB(81,91,212) Color


Color Name: Byzantine Blue*
Hex Color Code: #515BD4
RGB Color Code: RGB(81, 91, 212)
CMYK Values*: 61.8%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 16.9%



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What color is 515BD4?

The RGB color code for color number #515BD4 is RGB(81, 91, 212). In the RGB color model, #515BD4 has a red value of 81, a green value of 91, and a blue value of 212. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 61.8% cyan, 57.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 16.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 235.4° (degrees), 60.4 % saturation, and 57.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #515BD4 has a hue of 235.4° (degrees), 61.8 % saturation and 83.1 % brightness/value.



Color 515BD4 is cool or warm?

Color 515BD4 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #515BD4? (For interior and product design)

515BD4 has an LRV of nearly 14. 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.



Dark Color

#515BD4

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of #515BD4 with dark and light Color




Is #515BD4 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 515BD4 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 #515BD4 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(81, 91, 212)
Red
81 (31.8%)
Green
91 (35.7%)
Blue
212 (83.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
61.79%
Magenta
57.08%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
16.86%

HSL

HSL(235.42deg, 60.4 %, 57.5 %)

Hue
235.42°
Saturation
60.37 %.
Lightness
57.45 %.

RYB

RYB(41, 37, 148)
Red
41 (16.1%)
Yellow
37 (14.5%)
Blue
148 (58.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
235.42°
Saturation
61.79 %.
Brightness / Value
83.14 %.

HWB

H: 235.42°

W: 31.76 %

B: 16.86 %

XYZ

X : 19.02

Y : 13.98

Z : 63.98

YXY

Y1 : 13.98

X : 0.2

Y2 : 0.14

CMY

C : 68.24%

M : 64.31%

Y : 16.86%


LRV

~ 14 %

Munsell Color System

7.5PB 4.3/15.2

CIE-Lab

L : 44.21

A : 32.91

B : -63.71

CIE-Lch

L : 44.21

C : 71.71

H : 297.32

CIE-Luv

L : 44.21

U : -9.79

V : -97.24

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.4

A : 25.33

B : -75.27






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #515BD4

Here are the colors similar to 515BD4. 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.

#3457D5
Byzantine Blue
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#5A4FCF
Iris
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#6A5ACD
Slate Blue
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#6050DC
Majorelle Blue
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 515BD4.

#485CC7
PANTONE 2726 C
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#5461C8
PANTONE 2125 C
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#685BC7
PANTONE 2725 C
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#365ABD
PANTONE 2131 C
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 515BD4.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 515BD4.

#4157A2
RAL 290 40 45 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #515BD4

Here are the paint colors similar to 515BD4. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color 515BD4 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #515BD4 to PPG Paints

#5868AE
Blue Calico (PPG1246-7)
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)
#445397
Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7)
ΔE - 9.36 (90.6% similar)
#4F6997
Blue Odyssey (PPG1166-6)
ΔE - 9.49 (90.5% similar)
#5072B1
Cenote (PPG17-02)
ΔE - 9.51 (90.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 515BD4 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #515BD4 to Dunn-Edwards

#5D66AA
Bellflower (DE 5908)
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)
#4664A5
Starstruck (DE 5894)
ΔE - 8.05 (92.0% similar)
#4470B0
Pacific Blues (DET 586)
ΔE - 9.97 (90.0% similar)
#665D9E
Mardi Gras (DE 5943)
ΔE - 10.12 (89.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color 515BD4 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #515BD4 to Behr

#4467A7
Indigo Batik (P530-6)
ΔE - 8.50 (91.5% similar)
#496EAD
New Age Blue (PPU15-05)
ΔE - 9.16 (90.8% similar)
#6373B4
Wild Pansy (P540-6)
ΔE - 9.51 (90.5% similar)
#5870A4
Splendor And Pride (MQ5-47)
ΔE - 9.63 (90.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 515BD4 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #515BD4 to Benjamin Moore

#3862A3
Mosaic (CC-874)
ΔE - 9.22 (90.8% similar)
#365496
Twilight Blue (2067-30)
ΔE - 10.05 (90.0% similar)
#4E719A
Nile Blue (CSP-560)
ΔE - 10.06 (89.9% similar)
#53618F
Fancy Pants (CSP-525)
ΔE - 10.68 (89.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 515BD4 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #515BD4 to Valspar

#4B5795
Purple Frenzy (4004-10C)
ΔE - 9.49 (90.5% similar)
#576F85
Thundering Clouds (4005-4B)
ΔE - 10.16 (89.8% similar)
#4C5192
Blue Ember (8001-47F)
ΔE - 10.36 (89.6% similar)
#536984
Aurora Borealis (P037)
ΔE - 10.41 (89.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 515BD4 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #515BD4 to Sherwin Williams

#4C6B8A
Revel Blue (SW 6530)
ΔE - 9.69 (90.3% similar)
#506B84
Denim (SW 6523)
ΔE - 9.78 (90.2% similar)
#4E739F
Lupine (SW 6810)
ΔE - 10.37 (89.6% similar)
#6572A5
Gentian (SW 6817)
ΔE - 10.95 (89.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 515BD4 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #515BD4 to Farrow & Ball

#4A5B6B
Stiffkey Blue (281)
ΔE - 12.87 (87.1% similar)
#4280B8
Pea Flower Tea (CB12)
ΔE - 14.92 (85.1% similar)
#5C6576
Wine Dark (308)
ΔE - 15.54 (84.5% similar)
#3F4D57
Hague Blue (30)
ΔE - 16.65 (83.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#515BD4 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



515BD4
Byzantine Blue*

D4CA51
Citron*


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 #515BD4?

Color that best contrast with #515BD4 is #D4CA51, color name is Citron*
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 #515BD4?

Complementary or Opposite color for #515BD4 is #D4CA51, color name is Citron*.





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