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PANTONE Reflex Blue C Pantone PMS Color


Color Name: PANTONE Reflex Blue C
Hex Color Code: #001489
RGB Color Code: RGB(0, 20, 137)
CMYK Values*: 100.0%, 85.4%, 0.0%, 46.3%






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About PANTONE Reflex Blue C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE Reflex Blue C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE Reflex Blue C is #001489, and the RGB color code is RGB(0, 20, 137).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE Reflex Blue C has a red value of 0, a green value of 20, and a blue value of 137. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 85.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 46.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 231.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 26.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE Reflex Blue C has a hue of 231.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 53.7 % brightness/value.



PANTONE Reflex Blue C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE Reflex Blue C is a cool color.



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

PANTONE Reflex Blue C has an LRV of nearly 2. 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 Reflex Blue C

Light Color


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

Check if the color PANTONE Reflex 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 Reflex 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, 20, 137)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
20 (7.8%)
Blue
137 (53.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
85.40%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
46.27%

HSL

HSL(231.24deg, 100.0 %, 26.9 %)

Hue
231.24°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
26.86 %.

RYB

RYB(109, 119, 242)
Red
109 (42.6%)
Yellow
119 (46.5%)
Blue
242 (94.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
231.24°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
53.73 %.

HWB

H: 231.24°

W: 0.00 %

B: 46.27 %

XYZ

X : 4.77

Y : 2.31

Z : 23.86

YXY

Y1 : 2.31

X : 0.15

Y2 : 0.07

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 92.16%

Y : 46.27%


LRV

~ 2.3 %

Munsell Color System

6.3PB 1.6/19.1

CIE-Lab

L : 17.02

A : 42.05

B : -63.65

CIE-Lch

L : 17.02

C : 76.28

H : 303.45

CIE-Luv

L : 17.02

U : -5.76

V : -62.22

Hunter-Lab

L : 15.19

A : 29.43

B : -82.52






Similar Colors and Paints



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


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE Reflex 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.



#000F89
Phthalo Blue
ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
#120A8F
Ultramarine
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#00008B
Dark Blue
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#000080
Navy Blue
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


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


#171C8F
PANTONE 2746 C
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#06038D
PANTONE 2738 C
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#10069F
PANTONE Blue 072 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)




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


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE Reflex 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 Reflex Blue C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE Reflex Blue C to Benjamin Moore


#233872
Blue (2066-10)
ΔE - 11.87 (88.1% similar)
#2B3762
Admiral Blue (2065-10)
ΔE - 13.51 (86.5% similar)
#1D3E59
Marine Blue (2059-10)
ΔE - 13.69 (86.3% similar)
#334076
Starry Night Blue (2067-20)
ΔE - 13.75 (86.2% similar)


Valspar


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


#22394A
Indigo Streamer (4010-4)
ΔE - 12.15 (87.8% similar)
#2F3465
Spirit Blue (4011-9)
ΔE - 12.51 (87.5% similar)
#293944
Pitch Cobalt (5010-2)
ΔE - 12.67 (87.3% similar)
#233E51
Blue Dusk (M318)
ΔE - 12.77 (87.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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


#283849
In the Navy (SW 9178)
ΔE - 13.60 (86.4% similar)
#234058
Salty Dog (SW 9177)
ΔE - 13.62 (86.4% similar)
#2F3D4C
Naval (SW 6244)
ΔE - 14.50 (85.5% similar)
#35454E
Gale Force (SW 7605)
ΔE - 14.69 (85.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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


#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 14.67 (85.3% similar)
#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 14.84 (85.2% similar)
#2A4B5F
Deep Ocean (DEA 135)
ΔE - 15.35 (84.6% similar)
#3B3F66
Clematis Blue (DET 587)
ΔE - 15.96 (84.0% similar)


PPG Paints


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


#334B58
Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7)
ΔE - 15.12 (84.9% similar)
#374874
Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7)
ΔE - 16.19 (83.8% similar)
#3B484F
Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7)
ΔE - 16.20 (83.8% similar)
#314D67
Blueberry Pie (PPG1163-7)
ΔE - 16.20 (83.8% similar)


Behr


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


#35475B
Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
ΔE - 15.51 (84.5% similar)
#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 16.06 (83.9% similar)
#344D58
Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28)
ΔE - 16.24 (83.8% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 16.50 (83.5% 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



001489
PANTONE Reflex Blue C

897500
Grasshopper*


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 Reflex Blue C - #001489?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE Reflex Blue C - #001489 is #897500, color name is Grasshopper*
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 Reflex Blue C - #001489?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE Reflex Blue C - #001489 is #897500, color name is Grasshopper*.





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PANTONE Reflex Blue C - #001489 Color Images and Patterns


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