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PANTONE Dark Blue C Pantone PMS Color


Color Name: PANTONE Dark Blue C
Hex Color Code: #00239C
RGB Color Code: RGB(0, 35, 156)
CMYK Values*: 100.0%, 77.6%, 0.0%, 38.8%




About PANTONE Dark Blue C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE Dark Blue C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE Dark Blue C is #00239C, and the RGB color code is RGB(0, 35, 156).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE Dark Blue C has a red value of 0, a green value of 35, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 77.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 226.5° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 30.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE Dark Blue C has a hue of 226.5° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.



PANTONE Dark Blue C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE Dark Blue C is a cool color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE Dark Blue C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE Dark Blue C has an LRV of nearly 4. By LRV value, it is a very dark 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

PANTONE Dark Blue C

Light Color


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Is PANTONE Dark Blue C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE Dark Blue C 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


PANTONE Dark Blue C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 35, 156)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
35 (13.7%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
77.56%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
38.82%

HSL

HSL(226.54deg, 100.0 %, 30.6 %)

Hue
226.54°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
30.59 %.

RYB

RYB(85, 100, 231)
Red
85 (33.5%)
Yellow
100 (39.3%)
Blue
231 (90.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
226.54°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
61.18 %.

HWB

H: 226.54°

W: 0.00 %

B: 38.82 %

XYZ

X : 6.6

Y : 3.6

Z : 31.8

YXY

Y1 : 3.6

X : 0.16

Y2 : 0.09

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 86.27%

Y : 38.82%


LRV

~ 3.6 %

Munsell Color System

6.1PB 2.1/15.8

CIE-Lab

L : 22.31

A : 40.4

B : -66.64

CIE-Lch

L : 22.31

C : 77.93

H : 301.22

CIE-Luv

L : 22.31

U : -8.3

V : -75.57

Hunter-Lab

L : 18.98

A : 28.87

B : -86.05






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE Dark Blue C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE Dark Blue C (CMS - Pantone PMS). 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.



#002395
Imperial Blue
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
#002387
Resolution Blue
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#002FA7
International Klein Blue
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#0014A8
Zaffre
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE Dark Blue C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE Dark Blue C to Pantone PMS


#171C8F
PANTONE 2746 C
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#1E22AA
PANTONE 2736 C
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#2F2A95
PANTONE 2370 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


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



#1428A0
Samsung Blue
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)





Paint similar to PANTONE Dark Blue C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE Dark Blue C (CMS - Pantone PMS). 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


PANTONE Dark Blue C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE Dark Blue C to Benjamin Moore


#233872
Blue (2066-10)
ΔE - 10.03 (90.0% similar)
#334076
Starry Night Blue (2067-20)
ΔE - 11.60 (88.4% similar)
#1D3E59
Marine Blue (2059-10)
ΔE - 11.66 (88.3% similar)
#254455
Twilight (2058-10)
ΔE - 11.95 (88.0% similar)


Valspar


PANTONE Dark Blue C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE Dark Blue C to Valspar


#22394A
Indigo Streamer (4010-4)
ΔE - 11.12 (88.9% similar)
#233E51
Blue Dusk (M318)
ΔE - 11.13 (88.9% similar)
#3D4281
Merlin's Robes (8001-47G)
ΔE - 11.18 (88.8% similar)
#203E4F
Indigo Go-Go (V108-6)
ΔE - 11.32 (88.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE Dark Blue C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE Dark Blue C to Sherwin Williams


#234058
Salty Dog (SW 9177)
ΔE - 11.58 (88.4% similar)
#2B4360
Dress Blues (SW 9176)
ΔE - 12.71 (87.3% similar)
#283849
In the Navy (SW 9178)
ΔE - 12.80 (87.2% similar)
#25476A
Commodore (SW 6524)
ΔE - 12.99 (87.0% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE Dark Blue C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE Dark Blue C to Dunn-Edwards


#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 12.03 (88.0% similar)
#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 12.54 (87.5% similar)
#2A4B5F
Deep Ocean (DEA 135)
ΔE - 12.80 (87.2% similar)
#2E4A7D
Nautical (DEA 139)
ΔE - 13.30 (86.7% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE Dark Blue C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE Dark Blue C to PPG Paints


#334B58
Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7)
ΔE - 13.10 (86.9% similar)
#2B4D68
Singing The Blues (PPG1159-7)
ΔE - 13.35 (86.7% similar)
#314D67
Blueberry Pie (PPG1163-7)
ΔE - 13.36 (86.6% similar)
#2C4D69
Celestial Blue (PPG1156-7)
ΔE - 13.41 (86.6% similar)


Behr


PANTONE Dark Blue C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE Dark Blue C to Behr


#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 13.41 (86.6% similar)
#35475B
Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
ΔE - 13.44 (86.6% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 13.77 (86.2% similar)
#36526A
Velvet Rope (MQ5-58)
ΔE - 14.11 (85.9% 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



00239C
PANTONE Dark Blue C

9C7900
Sand Dune*


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 PANTONE Dark Blue C - #00239C?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE Dark Blue C - #00239C is #9C7900, color name is Sand Dune*
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 PANTONE Dark Blue C - #00239C?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE Dark Blue C - #00239C is #9C7900, color name is Sand Dune*.






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