Color Name: Dark Blue Gray
Hex Color Code: #666699
RGB Color Code: RGB(102, 102, 153)
CMYK Values*: 33.3%, 33.3%, 0.0%, 40.0%
Color Family (Hue): Violet






What color is Dark Blue Gray?

Dark Blue Gray color belongs to the Violet color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Blue Gray is #666699, and the RGB color code is RGB(102, 102, 153).

In the RGB color model, Dark Blue Gray has a red value of 102, a green value of 102, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 33.3% cyan, 33.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 240° (degrees), 20.0 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Blue Gray has a hue of 240° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.


Dark Blue Gray is cool or warm?

The color Dark Blue Gray is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Dark Blue Gray?

Dark Blue Gray has an LRV of nearly 15. 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.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(102, 102, 153)
Red
102 (40.0%)
Green
102 (40.0%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
33.33%
Magenta
33.33%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
40.00%

HSL

HSL(240deg, 20.0 %, 50.0 %)

Hue
240°
Saturation
20.00 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.

RYB

RYB(73, 79, 129)
Red
73 (28.4%)
Yellow
79 (31.2%)
Blue
129 (50.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
240°
Saturation
33.33 %.
Brightness / Value
60.00 %.

HWB

H: 240°

W: 40.00 %

B: 40.00 %

XYZ

X : 15.98

Y : 14.63

Z : 32.12

YXY

Y1 : 14.63

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.23

CMY

C : 60.00%

M : 60.00%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 14.6 %

Munsell Color System

8.1PB 4.3/6

CIE-Lab

L : 45.12

A : 12.52

B : -27.76

CIE-Lch

L : 45.12

C : 30.45

H : 294.28

CIE-Luv

L : 45.12

U : -3.02

V : -41.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 38.25

A : 7.65

B : -23.02






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dark Blue Gray


Here are the colors similar to Dark Blue Gray . 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.



#777696
Rhythm
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)
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ΔE - 8.02 (92.0% similar)
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ΔE - 9.87 (90.1% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Dark Blue Gray color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dark Blue Gray to Pantone PMS


#696496
PANTONE 10234 C
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
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PANTONE 8162 C
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
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PANTONE 2109 C
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#5B618F
PANTONE 2110 C
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Dark Blue Gray color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dark Blue Gray to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Dark Blue Gray color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dark Blue Gray to British Standard 4800


#685F96
BS 22-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#5C5485
BS 22-D-45 - Purple
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)


RAL Design


Dark Blue Gray color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dark Blue Gray to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Dark Blue Gray color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dark Blue Gray to RAL Classic


#76689A
RAL 4005 - Blue Lilac
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#6E6387
RAL 4011 - Pearl Violet
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)





Paint similar to Dark Blue Gray


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dark Blue Gray . 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.


Behr


Dark Blue Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dark Blue Gray to Behr


#5D6098
Wizard'S Potion (P550-6)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#6C5D97
Just A Fairytale (P560-6)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#79669D
Purple Paradise (PPU16-03)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#616B89
Dangerously Elegant (S540-6)
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Dark Blue Gray color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dark Blue Gray to PPG Paints


#686B93
Wild Wisteria (PPG1170-6)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#76679E
Reign Over Me (PPG1248-7)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#736993
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ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
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Blueberry Patch (PPG1167-6)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Dark Blue Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dark Blue Gray to Sherwin Williams


#716998
Forget-Me-Not (SW 6824)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#6572A5
Gentian (SW 6817)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
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Clematis (SW 6831)
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)
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African Violet (SW 6982)
ΔE - 7.85 (92.2% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Dark Blue Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dark Blue Gray to Dunn-Edwards


#665D9E
Mardi Gras (DE 5943)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#5D66AA
Bellflower (DE 5908)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
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Champion Blue (DE 5915)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
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Ocean Night (DE 5901)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)


Valspar


Dark Blue Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dark Blue Gray to Valspar


#606E9C
Blue Batik (V074-5)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#666B89
Shadow Mountain (8003-48E)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#4B5795
Purple Frenzy (4004-10C)
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Dark Blue Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dark Blue Gray to Benjamin Moore


#53618F
Fancy Pants (CSP-525)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#53588A
Bistro Blue (1421)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#5B6D92
Blue Nova (825)
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)
#6C598D
Seduction (1399)
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% 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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