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Blue (NCS) / Dulux Azure Sky 1 / #0087bd Hex Color Code

#0087bd Paint ChipThe color blue (ncs) with hexadecimal color code #0087bd is a medium dark shade of cyan. In the RGB color model #0087bd is comprised of 0% red, 52.94% green and 74.12% blue. In the HSL color space #0087bd has a hue of 197° (degrees), 100% saturation and 37% lightness. This color has an approximate wavelength of 480.63 nm.

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#0087bd linear gradient to complementary #886335

  1. #0087bd
  2. #4981a6
  3. #617b8f
  4. #717578
  5. #7b6f62
  6. #83694c
  7. #886335

Monochromatic Colors

  1. #0070a4
  2. #0077ac
  3. #007fb4
  4. #0087bd
  5. #1d8fc6
  6. #2d97ce
  7. #3a9fd7

Tones

  1. #0087bd
  2. #3180ad
  3. #43799d
  4. #4f738d
  5. #566c7d
  6. #5c656e
  7. #5f5f5f

Tints and Shades

#0087bd to white

  1. #0087bd
  2. #519ac8
  3. #7aadd3
  4. #9dc1de
  5. #bed5e9
  6. #dfeaf4
  7. #ffffff / #fff

#0087bd to black

  1. #0087bd
  2. #146f9b
  3. #1a587a
  4. #1a425a
  5. #172e3d
  6. #111a21
  7. #000000 / #000

Paints

Exact Matching Paints

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  1. Alcro

    1. ★ Hogtryck
      #0087be       ΔE = 0.349 / LRV ≈ 21.0%

  2. Disney

    1. ★ 3C-50-4 Home Town Hero
      #0088bc       ΔE = 0.835 / LRV ≈ 21.2%

  3. Dupont

    1. ★ CAS525
      #0085b9       ΔE = 0.957 / LRV ≈ 20.3%

  4. Focoltone

    1. ★ 1077
      #0087c0       ΔE = 1.040 / LRV ≈ 21.1%
    2. 7024
      #0080b7       ΔE = 2.686 / LRV ≈ 18.9%

  5. Sikkens

    1. ★ S5.52.45
      #0089bd       ΔE = 1.085 / LRV ≈ 21.6%
    2. S3.56.42
      #0080b7       ΔE = 2.686 / LRV ≈ 18.9%

  6. Pantone / PMS

    1. ★ 7460 C
      #0086bf       ΔE = 1.148 / LRV ≈ 20.8%
    2. ★ 7461
      #008ac4       ΔE = 1.664 / LRV ≈ 22.2%

  7. Sigma

    1. ★ Cool Blue / 5015
      #2185ba       ΔE = 1.176 / LRV ≈ 20.6%

  8. CIL

    1. ★ Wind Tick
      #008abf       ΔE = 1.209 / LRV ≈ 21.9%
    2. Atwood Lakes
      #4387b4       ΔE = 2.962 / LRV ≈ 21.8%

  9. Model Master

    1. ★ Model Master 2729
      #2885b7       ΔE = 1.288 / LRV ≈ 20.6%
    2. ★ Model Master 2940
      #2784b7       ΔE = 1.478 / LRV ≈ 20.4%

  10. Earthpaint

    1. ★ 1-34-6 Mirage Lake
      #148abe       ΔE = 1.293 / LRV ≈ 22.0%
    2. 2-34-5 Real Blue
      #2c89b5       ΔE = 2.781 / LRV ≈ 21.8%

  11. Natural Color System / NCS

    1. ★ S 2050-B
      #2484b7       ΔE = 1.375 / LRV ≈ 20.3%

  12. Dulux

    1. ★ 99BG 22/432
      #008abd       ΔE = 1.628 / LRV ≈ 21.8%
    2. Venetian Crystal 4
      #2e86b2       ΔE = 2.469 / LRV ≈ 20.8%

  13. Crayola

    1. ★ Gel Fx Blue
      #008ac4       ΔE = 1.664 / LRV ≈ 22.2%

  14. General Paint

    1. ★ Constellation / CL 2246A
      #2d85b9       ΔE = 1.708 / LRV ≈ 20.8%
    2. ★ Mary's Robe / CL 2237A
      #0083bb       ΔE = 1.726 / LRV ≈ 19.8%

  15. New Look

    1. ★ Party Hat / D20-03
      #0087c2       ΔE = 1.725 / LRV ≈ 21.2%

  16. Taubmans

    1. ★ Ocean Heart / T12 41.G2
      #0088b9       ΔE = 1.853 / LRV ≈ 21.1%
    2. Mykonos Blue / T12 43.G1
      #0181ba       ΔE = 2.597 / LRV ≈ 19.2%

  17. Evonik-Degussa

    1. ★ 7243D True Blue
      #008cc5       ΔE = 2.010 / LRV ≈ 22.8%

  18. Opaltone / OMS

    1. ★ 6542
      #2d8abf       ΔE = 2.022 / LRV ≈ 22.5%
    2. ★ 5342
      #2d8ab9       ΔE = 2.213 / LRV ≈ 22.2%

  19. Dutch Boy

    1. ★ Sport
      #0081b5       ΔE = 2.264 / LRV ≈ 19.0%

  20. Nippon Paint

    1. True Blue / NP PB 1534 D
      #1886c1       ΔE = 2.313 / LRV ≈ 21.1%

  21. Levis

    1. Clear Blue B70
      #0081b8       ΔE = 2.314 / LRV ≈ 19.2%

  22. Valspar Paint

    1. Cosmic Blue
      #0982bb       ΔE = 2.329 / LRV ≈ 19.6%

  23. Clark+Kensington

    1. Piano Blues / 35C-5
      #3885b2       ΔE = 2.347 / LRV ≈ 20.8%

  24. PPG Pittsburgh Paints

    1. Court Of Guard Chs-33
      #3a89b8       ΔE = 2.411 / LRV ≈ 22.2%
    2. Mockingbird 151-6
      #0f8dc6       ΔE = 2.459 / LRV ≈ 23.2%

  25. Toyo Ink

    1. 46浅葱
      #008dc1       ΔE = 2.414 / LRV ≈ 22.9%
    2. CF10374
      #008cbd       ΔE = 2.717 / LRV ≈ 22.4%

  26. TRUMATCH

    1. 32-a3
      #0083be       ΔE = 2.421 / LRV ≈ 19.9%
    2. 31-a4
      #0080b7       ΔE = 2.686 / LRV ≈ 18.9%

  27. Berger

    1. Hidden Springs / 7358
      #1a84b2       ΔE = 2.423 / LRV ≈ 19.9%

  28. Vista Paint

    1. Hidden Springs
      #1a84b2       ΔE = 2.423 / LRV ≈ 19.9%

  29. Scib Paints

    1. Hidden Springs / 7358
      #1a84b2       ΔE = 2.423 / LRV ≈ 19.9%

  30. Porter Paints

    1. Mockingbird / 151-6
      #0f8dc6       ΔE = 2.459 / LRV ≈ 23.2%

  31. Kelly-Moore

    1. Hidden Springs / KM3151-3
      #3184b0       ΔE = 2.527 / LRV ≈ 20.3%

  32. Bristol

    1. Blue Ribbon / P124-C6
      #0181ba       ΔE = 2.597 / LRV ≈ 19.2%

  33. Federal Standard

    1. Federal Standard 35183
      #2280b2       ΔE = 2.649 / LRV ≈ 19.0%

  34. ICI Paints

    1. 4114 Blue Sapphire 98BG 26/393
      #008ec3       ΔE = 2.659 / LRV ≈ 23.3%
    2. 4115 Bermuda Cocktail 99BG 22/432
      #0080b7       ΔE = 2.686 / LRV ≈ 18.9%

  35. Cloverdale Paint

    1. Soothing Sapphire / 7326
      #2c8bc3       ΔE = 2.704 / LRV ≈ 22.9%

  36. Pratt & Lambert

    1. Pyrenees Morn 26-13
      #2c81af       ΔE = 2.714 / LRV ≈ 19.3%
    2. Anchor's Aweigh 25-10
      #008bbb       ΔE = 2.742 / LRV ≈ 22.1%

  37. Caparol

    1. 40/13
      #2c84bc       ΔE = 2.718 / LRV ≈ 20.7%
    2. 70 17 230 / Coelin 70
      #2880b0       ΔE = 2.781 / LRV ≈ 19.0%

  38. Behr

    1. 540B-7 Royal Peacock
      #0080b2       ΔE = 2.813 / LRV ≈ 18.7%

  39. Devoe Paint

    1. Wind Tick / 99BG 22/432
      #008ab9       ΔE = 2.852 / LRV ≈ 21.7%

  40. Resene

    1. Sports Star B62-098-238
      #3d85b8       ΔE = 2.941 / LRV ≈ 21.2%

  41. Olympic

    1. King Triton B51-4
      #328cba       ΔE = 2.943 / LRV ≈ 23.0%

  42. Otokar

    1. Scania Light Blue 1517603 / M151544
      #3f8ab7       ΔE = 2.981 / LRV ≈ 22.7%

  43. Dunn-Edwards

    1. Walker Lake / 103
      #3d87bb       ΔE = 2.987 / LRV ≈ 21.9%

  44. California Paints

    1. DE 5858 - Walker Lake
      #3d87bb       ΔE = 2.987 / LRV ≈ 21.9%

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#0087bd HTML / CSS Code Examples

#0087bd foreground

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#0087bd background

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#0087bd shadow

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Color Charts

Color Space Conversions

Decimal
34749
Binary
00000000, 10000111, 10111101
Hexadecimal
#0087bd
LRV
≈ 21.0%
Closest short hex
#18b ΔE = 0.957
RGB
rgb(0, 135, 189)
RGBA
rgba(0, 135, 189, 1.0)
rg chromaticity
r: 0.000, g: 0.417, b: 0.583
RYB
red: 0.000%, yellow: 30.882%, blue: 74.118%
Android / android.graphics.Color
-16742467 / 0xff0087bd
HSL
hsl(197, 100%, 37%)
HSLA
hsla(197, 100%, 37%, 1.0)
HSV / HSB
hue: 197° (197.143), saturation: 100% (1.000), value: 74% (0.741)
HSP
hue: 197.143, saturation: 100.000%, perceived brightness: 47.660%
HSLuv (HUSL)
H: 237.386, S: 100.019, L: 52.949
Cubehelix
H: -169.522, S: 1.136, L: 0.394
TSL
T: -1.833, S: 0.461, L: 0.395
CMYK
cyan: 100% (1.000), magenta: 29% (0.286), yellow: 0% (0.000), key: 26% (0.259)
CMY
cyan: 100% (1.000), magenta: 47% (0.471), yellow: 26% (0.259)
XYZ
X: 17.846, Y: 21.000, Z: 51.247
xyY
x: 0.198, y: 0.233, Y: 21.000
CIELab
L: 52.949, a: -10.886, b: -36.695
CIELuv
L: 52.949, u: -35.201, v: -55.011
CIELCH / LCHab
L: 52.949, C: 38.276, H: 253.476
CIELUV / LCHuv
L: 52.949, C: 65.309, H: 237.386
Hunter-Lab
L: 45.825, a: -10.682, b: -34.227
CIECAM02
J: 40.924, C: 52.792, h: 234.393, Q: 126.037, M: 46.166, s: 60.522, H: 296.407
OSA-UCS
lightness: -10.271, jaune: -6.284, green: 4.361
LMS
L: 13.776, M: 23.403, S: 50.735
YCbCr
Y: 102.562, Cb: 171.686, Cr: 64.901
YCgCo
Y: 114.750, Cg: 20.250, Co: -47.250
YDbDr
Y: 100.791, Db: 132.732, Dr: 191.673
YPbPr
Y: 110.133, Pb: 42.525, Pr: -69.984
xvYCC
Y: 110.585, Cb: 165.355, Cr: 66.524
YIQ
Y: 100.791, I: -97.770, Q: -11.745
YUV
Y: 100.791, U: 43.408, V: -88.426
Munsell Color System
2.5PB 5/10 ΔE = 1.459
Brand Color
Dell ΔE = 3.423

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