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HEX 738EBA - #738EBA, RGB(115,142,186) Color


Color Name: Wild Blue Yonder*
Hex Color Code: #738EBA
RGB Color Code: RGB(115, 142, 186)
CMYK Values*: 38.2%, 23.7%, 0.0%, 27.1%



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What color is 738EBA?

The RGB color code for color number #738EBA is RGB(115, 142, 186). In the RGB color model, #738EBA has a red value of 115, a green value of 142, and a blue value of 186. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 38.2% cyan, 23.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 27.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 217.2° (degrees), 34.0 % saturation, and 59.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #738EBA has a hue of 217.2° (degrees), 38.2 % saturation and 72.9 % brightness/value.



Color 738EBA is cool or warm?

Color 738EBA is a cool color.



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

738EBA has an LRV of nearly 27. 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.



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#738EBA

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #738EBA with dark and light Color




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

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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(115, 142, 186)
Red
115 (45.1%)
Green
142 (55.7%)
Blue
186 (72.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
38.17%
Magenta
23.66%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
27.06%

HSL

HSL(217.18deg, 34.0 %, 59.0 %)

Hue
217.18°
Saturation
33.97 %.
Lightness
59.02 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 58, 102)
Red
42 (16.5%)
Yellow
58 (22.8%)
Blue
102 (39.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
217.18°
Saturation
38.17 %.
Brightness / Value
72.94 %.

HWB

H: 217.18°

W: 45.10 %

B: 27.06 %

XYZ

X : 25.61

Y : 26.54

Z : 50.23

YXY

Y1 : 26.54

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 54.90%

M : 44.31%

Y : 27.06%


LRV

~ 26.5 %

Munsell Color System

3.5PB 5.7/5.7

CIE-Lab

L : 58.54

A : 1.62

B : -26.01

CIE-Lch

L : 58.54

C : 26.06

H : 273.57

CIE-Luv

L : 58.54

U : -14.84

V : -39.96

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.51

A : -1.42

B : -21.75






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #738EBA

Here are the colors similar to 738EBA. 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 - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#6082B6
Glaucous
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#778BA5
Shadow Blue
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#779ECB
Dark Pastel Blue
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 738EBA.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 738EBA.

#758CC0
PANTONE 2135 C
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#6787B7
PANTONE 7682 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#8394B8
PANTONE 2136 C
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#7594B3
PANTONE 2157 C
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 738EBA.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 738EBA.

#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)
#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 6.95 (93.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #738EBA

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

#6E8DBB
Debutante Ball (MQ5-46)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#6B8FBF
Lapis Lazuli (HDC-MD-02)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#7E95BE
Blue Satin (M540-5)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#6A87AB
Cowgirl Blue (M530-5)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


Valspar

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

#7893BF
Enchanted Evening (4003-8A)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#6E92C8
Blue Shock (4005-10B)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#769BC1
Paradise Found (8002-45D)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#5985C0
Cobalt Glow (8001-45F)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)


PPG Paints

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

#6D86B6
Kimono (PPG1166-5)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#7487C6
Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#8394C5
Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#7B8CA8
Evening Hush (PPG1165-5)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

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

#6B8DB3
Blue Dragon (810)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#6E94CC
Brazilian Blue (817)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#6289C6
Blue Lapis (2067-40)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#6A82A8
Yin Yang (824)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

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

#7896BA
Ocean City (DE 5879)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#698EB3
Genteel Blue (DET 589)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#7F97B5
Denim Tradition (DE 5885)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#7886AA
Enchanting Sky (DE 5900)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

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

#6487B0
Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#7498BE
Lobelia (SW 6809)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#6B8CA9
Scanda (SW 6529)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#8B98C4
Dahlia (SW 6816)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 738EBA similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #738EBA to Farrow & Ball

#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#4280B8
Pea Flower Tea (CB12)
ΔE - 9.08 (90.9% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 12.75 (87.2% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 13.42 (86.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#738EBA 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



738EBA
Wild Blue Yonder*

BA9F73
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 #738EBA?

Color that best contrast with #738EBA is #BA9F73, 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 #738EBA?

Complementary or Opposite color for #738EBA is #BA9F73, color name is Camel*.





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