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What color is 738EB8?

The RGB color code for color number #738EB8 is RGB(115, 142, 184). In the RGB color model, #738EB8 has a red value of 115, a green value of 142, and a blue value of 184. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 37.5% cyan, 22.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 216.5° (degrees), 32.7 % saturation, and 58.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #738EB8 has a hue of 216.5° (degrees), 37.5 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.



Color 738EB8 is cool or warm?

Color 738EB8 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #738EB8? (For interior and product design)

738EB8 has an LRV of nearly 26. 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

#738EB8

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of #738EB8 with dark and light Color




Is #738EB8 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 738EB8 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 #738EB8 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(115, 142, 184)
Red
115 (45.1%)
Green
142 (55.7%)
Blue
184 (72.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
37.50%
Magenta
22.83%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(216.52deg, 32.7 %, 58.6 %)

Hue
216.52°
Saturation
32.70 %.
Lightness
58.63 %.

RYB

RYB(43, 60, 102)
Red
43 (16.8%)
Yellow
60 (23.4%)
Blue
102 (39.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
216.52°
Saturation
37.50 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 216.52°

W: 45.10 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 25.39

Y : 26.45

Z : 49.11

YXY

Y1 : 26.45

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 54.90%

M : 44.31%

Y : 27.84%


LRV

~ 26.5 %

Munsell Color System

3.2PB 5.7/5.5

CIE-Lab

L : 58.46

A : 1.08

B : -25

CIE-Lch

L : 58.46

C : 25.02

H : 272.46

CIE-Luv

L : 58.46

U : -14.8

V : -38.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.43

A : -1.87

B : -20.62






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #738EB8


Here are the colors similar to 738EB8. 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.



#7A89B8
Wild Blue Yonder
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#778BA5
Shadow Blue
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#6082B6
Glaucous
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#779ECB
Dark Pastel Blue
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 738EB8.


#758CC0
PANTONE 2135 C
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#6787B7
PANTONE 7682 C
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#8394B8
PANTONE 2136 C
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#7594B3
PANTONE 2157 C
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 738EB8.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 738EB8.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 738EB8.


#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #738EB8


Here are the paint colors similar to 738EB8. 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 738EB8 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #738EB8 to Behr


#6E8DBB
Debutante Ball (MQ5-46)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#6B8FBF
Lapis Lazuli (HDC-MD-02)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#7E95BE
Blue Satin (M540-5)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#6A87AB
Cowgirl Blue (M530-5)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 738EB8 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #738EB8 to Valspar


#7893BF
Enchanted Evening (4003-8A)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#6E92C8
Blue Shock (4005-10B)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#769BC1
Paradise Found (8002-45D)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#8396B0
Cry Me a River (8003-46D)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 738EB8 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #738EB8 to Benjamin Moore


#6B8DB3
Blue Dragon (810)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#6E94CC
Brazilian Blue (817)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#6289C6
Blue Lapis (2067-40)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#6A82A8
Yin Yang (824)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 738EB8 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #738EB8 to PPG Paints


#6D86B6
Kimono (PPG1166-5)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#7487C6
Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#7B8CA8
Evening Hush (PPG1165-5)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#8394C5
Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 738EB8 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #738EB8 to Dunn-Edwards


#7896BA
Ocean City (DE 5879)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#698EB3
Genteel Blue (DET 589)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#7F97B5
Denim Tradition (DE 5885)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#7886AA
Enchanting Sky (DE 5900)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 738EB8 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #738EB8 to Sherwin Williams


#6487B0
Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#7498BE
Lobelia (SW 6809)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#6B8CA9
Scanda (SW 6529)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#8B98C4
Dahlia (SW 6816)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#738EB8 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



738EB8
Wild Blue Yonder*

B89D73
Camel*


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 #738EB8?

Color that best contrast with #738EB8 is #B89D73, color name is Camel*
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 #738EB8?

Complementary or Opposite color for #738EB8 is #B89D73, color name is Camel*.





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