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Hewlett-Packard, commonly shortened to HP, is an American multinational information technology company headquartered in California. HP Blue is the official brand color of Hewlett-Packard.

What color is HP Blue?

HP Blue color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for HP Blue is #0096D6, and the RGB color code is RGB(0, 150, 214).

In the RGB color model, HP Blue has a red value of 0, a green value of 150, and a blue value of 214. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 29.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 16.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 197.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 42.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, HP Blue has a hue of 197.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 83.9 % brightness/value.



HP Blue is cool or warm?

The color HP Blue is a cool color.



What is the LRV of HP Blue? (For interior and product design)

HP Blue 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.



Dark Color

HP Blue

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of HP Blue with dark and light Color





Is HP Blue Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color HP Blue 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


HP Blue (Other - Brand) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 150, 214)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
150 (58.8%)
Blue
214 (83.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
29.91%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
16.08%

HSL

HSL(197.94deg, 100.0 %, 42.0 %)

Hue
197.94°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
41.96 %.

RYB

RYB(17, 48, 143)
Red
17 (6.6%)
Yellow
48 (18.7%)
Blue
143 (56.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
197.94°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
83.92 %.

HWB

H: 197.94°

W: 0.00 %

B: 16.08 %

XYZ

X : 23.04

Y : 26.67

Z : 67.55

YXY

Y1 : 26.67

X : 0.2

Y2 : 0.23

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 41.18%

Y : 16.08%


LRV

~ 26.7 %

Munsell Color System

9.8B 5.7/9.9

CIE-Lab

L : 58.67

A : -10.06

B : -41.84

CIE-Lch

L : 58.67

C : 43.04

H : 256.48

CIE-Luv

L : 58.67

U : -38.53

V : -64.64

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.64

A : -10.72

B : -41.41






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to HP Blue (Other - Brand)


Here are the colors similar to HP Blue (Other - Brand). 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.



#0892D0
Rich Electric Blue
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#4997D0
Celestial Blue
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#0087BD
Blue (NCS)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#2887C8
Green Blue
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


HP Blue similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of HP Blue to Pantone PMS


#009CDE
PANTONE 2925 C
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#0092CB
PANTONE 2393 C
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#0091DA
PANTONE 2192 C
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#4698CB
PANTONE 7688 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)


RAL Design


HP Blue similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of HP Blue to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


HP Blue similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of HP Blue to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


HP Blue similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of HP Blue to RAL Classic


#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag







Paint similar to HP Blue (Other - Brand)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to HP Blue (Other - Brand). 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


HP Blue similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of HP Blue to Benjamin Moore


#0F97D8
Rocky Mountain Sky (2066-40)
ΔE - 0.57 (99.4% similar)
#1C94D0
Utah Sky (2065-40)
ΔE - 0.91 (99.1% similar)
#3F9DD1
Bayberry Blue (790)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


HP Blue similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of HP Blue to Dunn-Edwards


#3194CE
Splish Splash (DE 5844)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#4C98C2
Mountain Bluebird (DET 573)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#0098C8
Pool Party (DE 5837)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#3D87BB
Walker Lake (DE 5858)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)


Valspar


HP Blue similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of HP Blue to Valspar


#0192CC
Blue Burst (4008-10B)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#339BCF
Blue Tango (4007-10B)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#4B98CC
Delphinium Corsage (V035-2)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#4491C8
Someday (4006-10B)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


HP Blue similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of HP Blue to PPG Paints


#3398CE
Sorcerer (PPG1240-5)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#3E8FBC
Quiet Night (PPG1239-5)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#1C8AC9
Newport Blue (PPG1240-6)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#3D8ED0
Magical Merlin (PPG1241-5)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


Behr


HP Blue similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of HP Blue to Behr


#4596CF
Perfect Sky (P510-5)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#008BC4
Celebration Blue (MQ4-57)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#47A0D2
Peaceful River (P500-5)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#5C92C5
Come Sail Away (MQ4-26)
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


HP Blue similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of HP Blue to Sherwin Williams


#0192C6
Dynamic Blue (SW 6958)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#5A9EC0
Jacaranda (SW 6802)
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#289EC4
Major Blue (SW 6795)
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)
#6591A8
Blue Cruise (SW 7606)
ΔE - 9.62 (90.4% similar)







Color Combinations


View more HP Blue - #0096D6 color palettes and coordinating colors



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



0096D6
HP Blue

D64000
Sinopia*


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 HP Blue - #0096D6?

Color that best contrast with HP Blue - #0096D6 is #D64000, color name is Sinopia*
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 HP Blue - #0096D6?

Complementary or Opposite color for HP Blue - #0096D6 is #D64000, color name is Sinopia*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


Mobile app mockup example for HP Blue - #0096D6 color



T-Shirt mockup example for HP Blue - #0096D6 color


Chart visualization example with HP Blue - #0096D6 color



HP Blue - #0096D6 Color Images and Patterns


HP Blue Other vintage style bedroom interior
HP Blue Other cozy coffee corner interior
HP Blue Other modern minimalist living room interior
HP Blue Other dining room design
HP Blue Other exterior design modern house with walkway
HP Blue Other modular kitchen design