Color Name: Cambridge Blue
Hex Color Code: #A3C1AD
RGB Color Code: RGB(163, 193, 173)
CMYK Values*: 15.5%, 0.0%, 10.4%, 24.3%
Color Family (Hue): Green






What color is Cambridge Blue?

Cambridge Blue color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cambridge Blue is #A3C1AD, and the RGB color code is RGB(163, 193, 173).

In the RGB color model, Cambridge Blue has a red value of 163, a green value of 193, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 10.4% yellow, and 24.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 140° (degrees), 19.5 % saturation, and 69.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cambridge Blue has a hue of 140° (degrees), 15.5 % saturation and 75.7 % brightness/value.


Cambridge Blue is cool or warm?

The color Cambridge Blue is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Cambridge Blue?

Cambridge Blue has an LRV of nearly 49. By LRV value, it is a medium 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.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(163, 193, 173)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
193 (75.7%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
15.54%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
10.36%
Key
24.31%

HSL

HSL(140deg, 19.5 %, 69.8 %)

Hue
140°
Saturation
19.48 %.
Lightness
69.80 %.

RYB

RYB(28, 72, 56)
Red
28 (11.1%)
Yellow
72 (28.1%)
Blue
56 (21.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
140°
Saturation
15.54 %.
Brightness / Value
75.69 %.

HWB

H: 140°

W: 63.92 %

B: 24.31 %

XYZ

X : 41.72

Y : 48.94

Z : 46.78

YXY

Y1 : 48.94

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 36.08%

M : 24.31%

Y : 32.16%


LRV

~ 48.9 %

Munsell Color System

2.3G 7.4/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 75.42

A : -14.05

B : 6.7

CIE-Lch

L : 75.42

C : 15.57

H : 154.52

CIE-Luv

L : 75.42

U : -15.41

V : 12.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.96

A : -15.99

B : 9.32






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cambridge Blue


Here are the colors similar to Cambridge 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.



#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
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Opal
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
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Ash Gray
ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)
#A0D6B4
Turquoise Green
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


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




Pantone PMS


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


#ADCAB8
PANTONE 559 C
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#9AB9AD
PANTONE 623 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#A7BDB1
PANTONE 5585 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#A5B99C
PANTONE 2404 C
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)


RAL Design


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




RAL Classic


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


#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Cambridge Blue similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cambridge Blue to British Standard 4800


#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)


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Paint similar to Cambridge Blue


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cambridge 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


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


#A0BCA7
Reeds (DE 5647)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#A8C3AA
Spring Leaves (DE 5640)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#AEBDA8
Fresh Thyme (DE 5654)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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


#AAC2B3
Kind Green (SW 6457)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#ACC2A8
Easy Green (SW 6450)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#ACCABC
Aloe (SW 6464)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#A8C1B7
Hazel (SW 6471)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints


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


#9DB7A5
Silver Leaf (PPG1133-4)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#AAD0BA
Taffy Twist (PPG1132-3)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#B3C6B9
Pine Whisper (PPG1134-4)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#A2C7A3
French Market (PPG1131-4)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)





Valspar


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


#A7BCA6
Salon Green (P025)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#9EBCB2
Riffin' on Green (M353)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#A3CEB6
Green Supreme (6001-7C)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#B1CEB0
Cucumber Crush (V062-2)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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


#AEC1AD
Pine Forest (451)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#AFCBBD
Bridal Bouquet (632)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#A7C7BC
Antique Glass (CSP-695)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#A3CDB5
Spruce Green (2035-50)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


Behr


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


#AABFA5
Azalea Leaf (S400-4)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#9DB4A0
Copper Patina (S410-4)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#A1C2B9
Cascade Green (MQ6-36)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#B1CDC2
Wintergreen Dream (M430-3)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% 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.







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