Color Name: Microsoft Blue
Hex Color Code: #00A4EF
RGB Color Code: RGB(0, 164, 239)
CMYK Values*: 100.0%, 31.4%, 0.0%, 6.3%






What color is Microsoft Blue?

Microsoft Blue color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code (color number) for Microsoft Blue is #00A4EF, and the RGB color code is RGB(0, 164, 239).

In the RGB color model, Microsoft Blue has a red value of 0, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 239. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 31.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 6.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.8° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 46.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Microsoft Blue has a hue of 198.8° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 93.7 % brightness/value.


Microsoft Blue is cool or warm?

The color Microsoft Blue is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Microsoft Blue?

Microsoft Blue has an LRV of nearly 33. 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.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


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



RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 164, 239)
Red 0 (0.0%)
Green 164 (64.3%)
Blue 239 (93.7%)
Alpha 1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan 100.00%
Magenta 31.38%
Yellow 0.00%
Key 6.27%

HSL

HSL(198.83deg, 100.0 %, 46.9 %)

Hue 198.83°
Saturation 100.00 %.
Lightness 46.86 %.

RYB

RYB(6, 24, 128)
Red 6 (2.2%)
Yellow 24 (9.5%)
Blue 128 (50.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue 198.83°
Saturation 100.00 %.
Brightness / Value 93.73 %.

HWB H: 198.83°
W: 0.00 %
B: 6.27 %
XYZ X : 28.86
Y : 32.78
Z : 86.47
YXY Y1 : 32.78
X : 0.19
Y2 : 0.22
CMY C : 100.00%
M : 35.69%
Y : 6.27%

LRV ~ 32.8 %
Munsell Color System 8.5B 6.2/12.7
CIE-Lab L : 63.98
A : -8.72
B : -47.3
CIE-Lch L : 63.98
C : 48.1
H : 259.56
CIE-Luv L : 63.98
U : -41.48
V : -74.92
Hunter-Lab L : 57.26
A : -10.24
B : -49.46



Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Microsoft Blue (Other - Brand)


Here are the colors similar to Microsoft 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.



#00AAE4
Spanish Sky Blue
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#45B1E8
Picton Blue
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#4997D0
Celestial Blue
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#0892D0
Rich Electric Blue
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


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


#00A3E1
PANTONE 2191 C
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#009CDE
PANTONE 2925 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#00A3E0
PANTONE 299 C
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#489FDF
PANTONE 2171 C
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


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




RAL Design


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




British Standard 4800


Microsoft Blue similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Microsoft Blue to British Standard 4800


#6CA5D3
BS 20-E-51 - Corfu (Purple)
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)


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Paint similar to Microsoft Blue (Other - Brand)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Microsoft 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.


Behr


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


#47A0D2
Peaceful River (P500-5)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#4596CF
Perfect Sky (P510-5)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#2BA8DA
El Capitan (MQ4-56)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#6AA0CF
Cornflower (P520-4)
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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


#3F9DD1
Bayberry Blue (790)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#0F97D8
Rocky Mountain Sky (2066-40)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#1C94D0
Utah Sky (2065-40)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)


Valspar


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


#339BCF
Blue Tango (4007-10B)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#47A8D8
Infinity (V033-2)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
#4B98CC
Delphinium Corsage (V035-2)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#58A9D3
Skyscape (4007-10A)
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)





PPG Paints


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


#3398CE
Sorcerer (PPG1240-5)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#62A5DF
Windjammer (PPG1241-4)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#66A9D3
Salem Blue (PPG1239-4)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#48A8D0
Mystic Blue (PPG1237-5)
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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


#65A5D5
Marina (DE 5857)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#3194CE
Splish Splash (DE 5844)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)
#66B2E4
Sanctuary Spa (DE 5843)
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#4C98C2
Mountain Bluebird (DET 573)
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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


#0192C6
Dynamic Blue (SW 6958)
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)
#5A9EC0
Jacaranda (SW 6802)
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)
#289EC4
Major Blue (SW 6795)
ΔE - 8.87 (91.1% similar)
#5DB3D4
Flyway (SW 6794)
ΔE - 9.95 (90.0% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Microsoft Blue - #00A4EF color palettes and coordinating colors



003B56
005E89
0081BC
00A4EF
23BAFF
56CAFF
89DAFF
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.

00EF4B
00EFC2
00A4EF
002DEF
4B00EF
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.

00A4EF
EF00A4
A4EF00
Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

00A4EF
C200EF
EF4B00
2DEF00
Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

00A4EF
1AADF1
33B6F2
4CBFF4
66C8F5
80D2F7
99DBF9
B2E4FA
CCEDFC
E6F6FD
FFFFFF
00A4EF
0094D7
0083BF
0073A7
00628F
005278
004260
003148
002130
001018
000000






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