Color Name: Non-photo Blue
Hex Color Code: #A4DDED
RGB Color Code: RGB(164, 221, 237)
CMYK Values*: 30.8%, 6.8%, 0.0%, 7.1%
Color Family (Hue): Blue






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Non-photo Blue (or non-repro blue) is used to draw rough sketches or graphic notes on artwork. It is a shade of blue that cannot be detected by graphic arts camera film (copy machines). As modern scanners can see that blue, it might not be used in the same way, or detected light blue lines could be edited with image editors.

What color is Non-photo Blue?

Non-photo Blue color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Non-photo Blue is #A4DDED, and the RGB color code is RGB(164, 221, 237).

In the RGB color model, Non-photo Blue has a red value of 164, a green value of 221, and a blue value of 237. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 30.8% cyan, 6.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 7.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 193.2° (degrees), 67.0 % saturation, and 78.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Non-photo Blue has a hue of 193.2° (degrees), 30.8 % saturation and 92.9 % brightness/value.



Non-photo Blue is cool or warm?

The color Non-photo Blue is a cool color.



What is the LRV of Non-photo Blue? (For interior and product design)

Non-photo Blue has an LRV of nearly 66. By LRV value, it is a light 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

Non-photo Blue

Light Color


Compare LRV 66 of Non-photo Blue with dark and light Color





Is Non-photo Blue Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Non-photo 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


Non-photo Blue color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(164, 221, 237)
Red
164 (64.3%)
Green
221 (86.7%)
Blue
237 (92.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
30.80%
Magenta
6.75%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
7.06%

HSL

HSL(193.15deg, 67.0 %, 78.6 %)

Hue
193.15°
Saturation
66.97 %.
Lightness
78.63 %.

RYB

RYB(9, 20, 40)
Red
9 (3.4%)
Yellow
20 (8.0%)
Blue
40 (15.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
193.15°
Saturation
30.80 %.
Brightness / Value
92.94 %.

HWB

H: 193.15°

W: 64.31 %

B: 7.06 %

XYZ

X : 56.45

Y : 65.72

Z : 89.83

YXY

Y1 : 65.72

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 35.69%

M : 13.33%

Y : 7.06%


LRV

~ 65.7 %

Munsell Color System

1.8B 8.4/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 84.85

A : -14.42

B : -13.69

CIE-Lch

L : 84.85

C : 19.89

H : 223.52

CIE-Luv

L : 84.85

U : -28.34

V : -19.22

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.07

A : -17.57

B : -8.95






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Non-photo Blue


Here are the colors similar to Non-photo Blue . 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.



#ADD8E6
Light Blue
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#B0E0E6
Powder Blue
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#80DAEB
Medium Sky Blue
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


Non-photo Blue color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Non-photo Blue to Pantone PMS


#A4DBE8
PANTONE 635 C
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#99D6EA
PANTONE 2975 C
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#9ADBE8
PANTONE 304 C
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#9BD3DD
PANTONE 629 C
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


RAL Design


Non-photo Blue color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Non-photo Blue to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Non-photo Blue color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Non-photo Blue to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Non-photo Blue color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Non-photo Blue to British Standard 4800


#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)




Paint similar to Non-photo Blue


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Non-photo Blue . 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


Non-photo Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Non-photo Blue to Behr


#9AD6E8
Blue Sarong (P490-2)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#9BD9E5
Cool Water Lake (P480-3)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#A3D1DF
Bengal Blue (M480-3)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#B2E2EA
Crystal Falls (P480-2)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Non-photo Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Non-photo Blue to Benjamin Moore


#AADCEE
Splash (2059-60)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#A0D6E2
Delano Waters (766)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#A9DBEF
Turquoise Haze (2060-60)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#AEE1EA
Serenity (2055-60)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)


Valspar


Non-photo Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Non-photo Blue to Valspar


#ACDDE8
Angelic Blue (5003-9B)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#AED9E7
Misty (5002-9B)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#96D2E5
Gossamer Threads (8002-40C)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#B2DDED
Lady in Waiting (V033-1)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Non-photo Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Non-photo Blue to Dunn-Edwards


#ABDCEE
Spring Shower (DE 5827)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#B1E2EE
Crystal River (DE 5778)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#B3E1E8
Across the Bay (DE 5757)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#B0E0F6
Azure Sky (DE 5834)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Non-photo Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Non-photo Blue to Sherwin Williams


#A2D5E7
Bluebell (SW 6793)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#A6D4DE
Liquid Blue (SW 6779)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B4E0E7
Quench Blue (SW 6785)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#B7DFE8
Minor Blue (SW 6792)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Non-photo Blue color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Non-photo Blue to PPG Paints


#9CD4E1
Ocean Cruise (PPG1236-4)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#AED7EA
Ariel (PPG1237-3)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#B7D7DE
Everglade Mist (PPG1150-3)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#94C8D2
Idyllic Isle (PPG1235-4)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


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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



A4DDED
Non-photo Blue

EDB4A4
Melon*


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 Non-photo Blue - #A4DDED?

Color that best contrast with Non-photo Blue - #A4DDED is #EDB4A4, color name is Melon*
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 Non-photo Blue - #A4DDED?

Complementary or Opposite color for Non-photo Blue - #A4DDED is #EDB4A4, color name is Melon*.





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