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What color is 42889C?

The RGB color code for color number #42889C is RGB(66, 136, 156). In the RGB color model, #42889C has a red value of 66, a green value of 136, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 57.7% cyan, 12.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 193.3° (degrees), 40.5 % saturation, and 43.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #42889C has a hue of 193.3° (degrees), 57.7 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.



Color 42889C is cool or warm?

Color 42889C is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #42889C? (For interior and product design)

42889C has an LRV of nearly 21. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#42889C

Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of #42889C with dark and light Color




Is #42889C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 42889C 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


HEX #42889C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(66, 136, 156)
Red
66 (25.9%)
Green
136 (53.3%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
57.69%
Magenta
12.82%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
38.82%

HSL

HSL(193.33deg, 40.5 %, 43.5 %)

Hue
193.33°
Saturation
40.54 %.
Lightness
43.53 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 90, 129)
Red
52 (20.4%)
Yellow
90 (35.4%)
Blue
129 (50.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
193.33°
Saturation
57.69 %.
Brightness / Value
61.18 %.

HWB

H: 193.33°

W: 25.88 %

B: 38.82 %

XYZ

X : 17.05

Y : 21.17

Z : 34.64

YXY

Y1 : 21.17

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 74.12%

M : 46.67%

Y : 38.82%


LRV

~ 21.2 %

Munsell Color System

2.3B 5.1/5.2

CIE-Lab

L : 53.13

A : -15.98

B : -17.34

CIE-Lch

L : 53.13

C : 23.58

H : 227.33

CIE-Luv

L : 53.13

U : -29.21

V : -23.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.01

A : -14.36

B : -12.43






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #42889C


Here are the colors similar to 42889C. 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.



#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#367588
Teal Blue
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)
#5D8AA8
Air Force Blue (RAF)
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)
#007791
Duck Blue
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 42889C.


#2D8C9E
PANTONE 2221 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#387F97
PANTONE 4158 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#008EAA
PANTONE 3135 C
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#218EAE
PANTONE 10277 C
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 42889C.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 42889C.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 42889C.


#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #42889C


Here are the paint colors similar to 42889C. 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

Hex color 42889C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #42889C to Valspar


#408798
Rickrack (V068-5)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#3E8094
Blue Spirit (8002-41E)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#358F9F
Aqua Dance (5002-8B)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#5190A9
Chivalry (M347)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 42889C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #42889C to Behr


#508A9A
Blue Square (S460-5)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#328696
Precious Stone (M470-6)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#0089A0
Aruba Blue (P480-6)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#50859E
Jay Bird (S490-5)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 42889C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #42889C to Dunn-Edwards


#508FA2
Aegean Sea (DE 5788)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#1E8CAB
Mediterranean Sea (DE 5830)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#5187A0
Raging Tide (DE 5809)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#0092A3
Oasis (DET 546)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 42889C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #42889C to Sherwin Williams


#5389A1
Secure Blue (SW 6508)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#5B92A2
Manitou Blue (SW 6501)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#018498
Cruising (SW 6782)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 42889C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #42889C to PPG Paints


#1E8EA1
Safe Harbor (PPG1235-6)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#5E97A9
Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5)
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#1B7D8D
Bermuda (PPG1150-6)
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 42889C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #42889C to Benjamin Moore


#2C8392
Salzburg Blue (755)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#4E7F92
Fiji (AF-525)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#548DA7
Blue Daisy (2062-40)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#008299
Pacific Palisades (762)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#42889C color palettes and scheme combination


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



42889C
Blue (Munsell)*

9C5642
Raw Sienna*


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 #42889C?

Color that best contrast with #42889C is #9C5642, color name is Raw Sienna*
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 #42889C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #42889C is #9C5642, color name is Raw Sienna*.





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