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Polynesian blue is a dark blue color, almost navy.

What color is Polynesian Blue?

Polynesian Blue color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Polynesian Blue is #224C98, and the RGB color code is RGB(34, 76, 152).

In the RGB color model, Polynesian Blue has a red value of 34, a green value of 76, and a blue value of 152. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 77.6% cyan, 50.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 40.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 218.6° (degrees), 63.4 % saturation, and 36.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Polynesian Blue has a hue of 218.6° (degrees), 77.6 % saturation and 59.6 % brightness/value.



Polynesian Blue is cool or warm?

The color Polynesian Blue is a cool color.



What is the LRV of Polynesian Blue? (For interior and product design)

Polynesian Blue has an LRV of nearly 8. 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

Polynesian Blue

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of Polynesian Blue with dark and light Color





Is Polynesian Blue Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Polynesian 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


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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(34, 76, 152)
Red
34 (13.3%)
Green
76 (29.8%)
Blue
152 (59.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
77.63%
Magenta
50.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
40.39%

HSL

HSL(218.64deg, 63.4 %, 36.5 %)

Hue
218.64°
Saturation
63.44 %.
Lightness
36.47 %.

RYB

RYB(77, 95, 183)
Red
77 (30.1%)
Yellow
95 (37.4%)
Blue
183 (71.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
218.64°
Saturation
77.63 %.
Brightness / Value
59.61 %.

HWB

H: 218.64°

W: 13.33 %

B: 40.39 %

XYZ

X : 8.91

Y : 7.78

Z : 30.74

YXY

Y1 : 7.78

X : 0.19

Y2 : 0.16

CMY

C : 86.67%

M : 70.20%

Y : 40.39%


LRV

~ 7.8 %

Munsell Color System

5.6PB 3.2/10.1

CIE-Lab

L : 33.51

A : 13.74

B : -45.83

CIE-Lch

L : 33.51

C : 47.85

H : 286.68

CIE-Luv

L : 33.51

U : -14.88

V : -64.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 27.89

A : 8.25

B : -45.83






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Polynesian Blue


Here are the colors similar to Polynesian 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.



#0047AB
Cobalt Blue
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#2B4593
Marian Blue
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#004F98
US Air Force Academy Blue
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#035096
Medium Electric Blue
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


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


#2C4F99
PANTONE 10248 C
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#1D4F91
PANTONE 7686 C
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#004EA8
PANTONE 2145 C
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#004C97
PANTONE 2945 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


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




RAL Design


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


#134682
RAL 280 30 40 - Poster Blue
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#21467A
RAL 280 30 35 - Theatre Blue
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#004883
RAL 270 30 40 - Prince Blue
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#264674
RAL 280 30 30 - Deep Blue
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Polynesian Blue similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Polynesian Blue to RAL Classic


#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#005387
RAL 5005 - Signal Blue
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#004F7C
RAL 5010 - Gentian Blue
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)
#00387B
RAL 5002 - Ultramarine Blue
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)


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



#0F4D92
Yale Blue
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#004B93
Pepsi Blue
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)




Paint similar to Polynesian Blue


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Polynesian 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.


Dunn-Edwards


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


#1D4E8F
Deep Sapphire (DEA 137)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#2E4A7D
Nautical (DEA 139)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#1D5699
Blue Chip (DE 5867)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#2D517C
Slumber (DE 5860)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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


#304C89
Delphinium (CC-872)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#365496
Twilight Blue (2067-30)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#144B86
Dark Royal Blue (2065-20)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#004E93
Evening Blue (2066-20)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints


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


#234E86
Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#1C5798
Florentine Lapis (PPG1244-7)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#314A76
Dragonfly (PPG1162-7)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)


Behr


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


#2C538A
Flashy Sapphire (P520-7)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#33578A
Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#265C98
Beacon Blue (P510-7)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)


Valspar


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


#214F86
Strong Will (8001-44G)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#45558D
Demon Blue (V037-3)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#25416D
Sapphire Earrings (M240)
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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


#225288
Frank Blue (SW 6967)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#164576
Honorable Blue (SW 6811)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#284A70
Indigo (SW 6531)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#3C4C80
Morning Glory (SW 6971)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Polynesian Blue - #224C98 color palettes and coordinating colors



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



224C98
Polynesian Blue

986E22
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 Polynesian Blue - #224C98?

Color that best contrast with Polynesian Blue - #224C98 is #986E22, 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 Polynesian Blue - #224C98?

Complementary or Opposite color for Polynesian Blue - #224C98 is #986E22, color name is Sand Dune*.





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