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RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue RAL Design Color


Color Name: RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue
Hex Color Code: #2E5D9D
RGB Color Code: RGB(46, 93, 157)
CMYK Values*: 70.7%, 40.8%, 0.0%, 38.4%
Color Family (Hue): Violet






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About RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue color - its meaning and example


What color is RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue?

RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue color belongs to the Violet color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue is #2E5D9D, and the RGB color code is RGB(46, 93, 157).

In the RGB color model, RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue has a red value of 46, a green value of 93, and a blue value of 157. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 70.7% cyan, 40.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 214.6° (degrees), 54.7 % saturation, and 39.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue has a hue of 214.6° (degrees), 70.7 % saturation and 61.6 % brightness/value.



RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue is cool or warm?

The color RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue is a cool color.



What is the LRV of RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue? (For interior and product design)

RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue has an LRV of nearly 11. By LRV value, it is a 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

RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue with dark and light Color





Is RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune 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


RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue (CMS - RAL Design) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(46, 93, 157)
Red
46 (18.0%)
Green
93 (36.5%)
Blue
157 (61.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
70.70%
Magenta
40.76%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
38.43%

HSL

HSL(214.59deg, 54.7 %, 39.8 %)

Hue
214.59°
Saturation
54.68 %.
Lightness
39.80 %.

RYB

RYB(68, 89, 165)
Red
68 (26.6%)
Yellow
89 (35.0%)
Blue
165 (64.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
214.59°
Saturation
70.70 %.
Brightness / Value
61.57 %.

HWB

H: 214.59°

W: 18.04 %

B: 38.43 %

XYZ

X : 11.13

Y : 10.84

Z : 33.4

YXY

Y1 : 10.84

X : 0.2

Y2 : 0.2

CMY

C : 81.96%

M : 63.53%

Y : 38.43%


LRV

~ 10.8 %

Munsell Color System

4.8PB 3.8/8.5

CIE-Lab

L : 39.32

A : 6.16

B : -39.52

CIE-Lch

L : 39.32

C : 40

H : 278.86

CIE-Luv

L : 39.32

U : -18.1

V : -57.32

Hunter-Lab

L : 32.93

A : 2.69

B : -37.09






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue (CMS - RAL Design)


Here are the colors similar to RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue (CMS - RAL Design). 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.



#2D5DA1
Medium Sapphire
ΔE - 0.48 (99.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#1560BD
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ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#035096
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ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)




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


RAL Design


RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue to Pantone PMS


#275EA3
PANTONE 10261 C
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#385E9D
PANTONE 7684 C
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#2460A7
PANTONE 3506 C
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#3A5D9E
PANTONE 10247 C
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue to British Standard 4800


#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue to RAL Classic


#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#005387
RAL 5005 - Signal Blue
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)
#005B8C
RAL 5017 - Traffic Blue
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)


Pantone TPX


RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue to Pantone TPX


#5072A7
Blue Yonder
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)


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#00539B
Duke Royal Blue
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)




Paint similar to RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue (CMS - RAL Design)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue (CMS - RAL Design). 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.


Valspar


RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue to Valspar


#2B63A0
Zydeco (V036-3)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
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Moroccan Resort (8002-45F)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
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In the Nick (8001-44F)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Behr


RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue to Behr


#265C98
Beacon Blue (P510-7)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#33578A
Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#2C538A
Flashy Sapphire (P520-7)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#4467A7
Indigo Batik (P530-6)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue to Benjamin Moore


#3862A3
Mosaic (CC-874)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#2F5688
Blue Suede Shoes (798)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
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Twilight Blue (2067-30)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#0063A6
Brilliant Blue (2065-30)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints


RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue to PPG Paints


#1C5798
Florentine Lapis (PPG1244-7)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
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Teeny Bikini (PPG1162-6)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#2863AD
Rainbow Bright (PPG1243-7)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue to Dunn-Edwards


#1D5699
Blue Chip (DE 5867)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#165D95
Lapis (DE 5846)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#4664A5
Starstruck (DE 5894)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#326AB1
Dover Straits (DE 5866)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue to Sherwin Williams


#225288
Frank Blue (SW 6967)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#015F97
Hyper Blue (SW 6965)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#015086
Blueblood (SW 6966)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#4C6B8A
Revel Blue (SW 6530)
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% 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



2E5D9D
RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue

9D6E2E
Golden brown*


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 RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue - #2E5D9D?

Color that best contrast with RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue - #2E5D9D is #9D6E2E, color name is Golden brown*
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 RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue - #2E5D9D?

Complementary or Opposite color for RAL 280 40 40 - Neptune Blue - #2E5D9D is #9D6E2E, color name is Golden brown*.





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