Dark cornflower blue / #26428b Hex Color Code

The color dark cornflower blue with hexadecimal color code #26428b is a medium dark shade of blue. In the RGB color model #26428b is comprised of 14.9% red, 25.88% green and 54.51% blue. In the HSL color space #26428b has a hue of 223° (degrees), 57% saturation and 35% lightness. This color has an approximate wavelength of 470.83 nm.

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Color Variations

• Inverted
  #d9bd74
• 25% saturated
  #193c98
• Grayscale
  #595959
• 25% lighter
  #3053ae
• Original
  #26428b
• 25% darker
  #1e356f
• Web safe: blue
  #0000ff / #00f
• 25% desaturated
  #304781
• HTML: darkslateblue
  #483d8b

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• Closely Related

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     #1f4788
  2. Midnight blue
     #00468c
  3. Cobalt blue
     #0047ab
  4. Yale Blue
     #0f4d92
  5. USAFA blue
     #004f98

• Intermediately Related

  1. Huawei Red (1987-2018)
     #ed1c24
  2. Brown (Crayola)
     #af593e
  3. Deep green-cyan turquoise
     #0e7c61
  4. Deep carmine pink
     #ef3038
  5. Brink pink
     #fb607f

• Distantly Related

  1. Canary
     #ffff99 / #ff9
  2. Lemon yellow (Crayola)
     #ffff9f
  3. Electric yellow
     #ffff33 / #ff3
  4. Daffodil
     #ffff31
  5. Calamansi
     #fcffa4

Color Schemes

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• Complement

  • #93b100

• Analogous

  • #0061b1
  • #6c337e

• Split

  • #0aa725
  • #b17600

• Triad

  • #00b175
  • #a03f11

• Square

  • #902134
  • #93b100
  • #00a2b1

• Tetradic

  • #8f225e
  • #93b100
  • #00b175

#26428b linear gradient to complementary #93b100

1. #26428b
2. #4b537d
3. #61646e
4. #71775e
5. #7e8a4c
6. #899d35
7. #93b100

Monochromatic Colors

1. #11367d
2. #193a82
3. #203e86
4. #26428b
5. #2c4690
6. #314a94
7. #374e99

Tones

1. #26428b
2. #354683
3. #40497a
4. #484d72
5. #4f516a
6. #545561
7. #595959

Tints and Shades

#26428b to white

1. #26428b
2. #515e9e
3. #757bb1
4. #989bc4
5. #babbd8
6. #dcdceb
7. #ffffff / #fff

#26428b to black

1. #26428b
2. #243773
3. #202d5b
4. #1c2344
5. #161a2f
6. #10101b
7. #000000 / #000

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2. Duron

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3. RAL

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      #2e4182 ΔE = 1.696 / LRV ≈ 6.0%
   2. RAL 300 30 40
      #413c7b ΔE = 4.690 / LRV ≈ 5.8%

4. Caparol

   1. ★ 57 16 246 / Lago 75
      #144494 ΔE = 1.730 / LRV ≈ 6.4%
   2. 42/19 / Str-Putz Capamix 42/19
      #30407c ΔE = 2.810 / LRV ≈ 5.7%

5. Opaltone / OMS

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      #2e468e ΔE = 1.800 / LRV ≈ 6.9%
   2. 6527
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6. Toyo Ink

   1. ★ CF10441
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      #004e9e ΔE = 5.106 / LRV ≈ 7.9%

7. TRUMATCH

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   2. 36-a2
      #004693 ΔE = 2.533 / LRV ≈ 6.5%

8. Ford

   1. Blue
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   2. Blue
      #184a90 ΔE = 3.671 / LRV ≈ 7.1%

9. Federal Standard

   1. Federal Standard 35056
      #334685 ΔE = 2.596 / LRV ≈ 6.8%

10. Berger

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       #254280 ΔE = 2.721 / LRV ≈ 5.8%
    2. Evening Magic / 7245
       #343c79 ΔE = 3.610 / LRV ≈ 5.3%

11. Scib Paints

    1. Evening in Paris / 7269
       #254280 ΔE = 2.721 / LRV ≈ 5.8%
    2. Cascade Twilight / 7325
       #224b8f ΔE = 3.906 / LRV ≈ 7.4%

12. Vista Paint

    1. Evening in Paris
       #254280 ΔE = 2.721 / LRV ≈ 5.8%
    2. Cascade Twilight
       #224b8f ΔE = 3.906 / LRV ≈ 7.4%

13. Focoltone

    1. 3429
       #0e4096 ΔE = 2.754 / LRV ≈ 6.0%
    2. 2260
       #004482 ΔE = 4.914 / LRV ≈ 5.7%

14. Tollens

    1. T2007-4
       #33488c ΔE = 2.761 / LRV ≈ 7.2%
    2. T2007-5
       #333f73 ΔE = 4.547 / LRV ≈ 5.5%

15. ProMarker

    1. Royal Blue
       #2c4697 ΔE = 2.817 / LRV ≈ 7.1%

16. Colorhouse

    1. Petal .05
       #1f4992 ΔE = 2.879 / LRV ≈ 7.1%

17. British Standard

    1. BS 4800 20 E 56 - Blue
       #2e3c7d ΔE = 2.976 / LRV ≈ 5.3%

18. Alcro

    1. Matisse
       #303e8f ΔE = 3.005 / LRV ≈ 6.1%
    2. Stormnatt
       #003a81 ΔE = 4.454 / LRV ≈ 4.6%

19. Teknos

    1. GBI080
       #1d479b ΔE = 3.069 / LRV ≈ 7.1%

20. Model Master

    1. Model Master 28122
       #3d4584 ΔE = 3.194 / LRV ≈ 6.9%

21. ICI Paints

    1. 4257 Majestic 92BB 07/350
       #3a4580 ΔE = 3.301 / LRV ≈ 6.7%

22. Plascon

    1. Deep Tide B4-C1-3
       #044890 ΔE = 3.396 / LRV ≈ 6.7%
    2. Angela bay B3-A1-2
       #0044a4 ΔE = 4.792 / LRV ≈ 6.8%

23. Testors

    1. Testors 2511C
       #003c87 ΔE = 3.414 / LRV ≈ 5.0%

24. California Paints

    1. DEA 138 - JaCha
       #324680 ΔE = 3.430 / LRV ≈ 6.6%
    2. DEA 140 - Cobalt
       #3c4378 ΔE = 4.257 / LRV ≈ 6.3%

25. Dunn-Edwards

    1. Indigo Night / 74
       #324680 ΔE = 3.430 / LRV ≈ 6.6%
    2. Cobalt / 99
       #3c4378 ΔE = 4.257 / LRV ≈ 6.3%

26. Setra Evo

    1. Alt Aquablau / EVO 279
       #0f4990 ΔE = 3.518 / LRV ≈ 6.9%

27. Resene

    1. Jacksons Purple V42-096-285
       #3d3f7d ΔE = 3.534 / LRV ≈ 6.0%
    2. Sea World B40-097-275
       #323f75 ΔE = 4.148 / LRV ≈ 5.5%

28. Pantone / PMS

    1. 19-3951 TCX
       #363b7c ΔE = 3.641 / LRV ≈ 5.4%
    2. 294
       #003882 ΔE = 4.847 / LRV ≈ 4.4%

29. Nerolac

    1. Debonair - 2371
       #2f4986 ΔE = 3.719 / LRV ≈ 7.1%

30. Sigma

    1. Mistic Purple / S 4550-R70B
       #35447b ΔE = 3.737 / LRV ≈ 6.3%
    2. Mistic Purple / 5002
       #2c4a85 ΔE = 4.442 / LRV ≈ 7.1%

31. Vallejo

    1. Vallejo 70.839 #55
       #3d4885 ΔE = 3.833 / LRV ≈ 7.3%

32. Lascaux

    1. Cobalt blue / 143
       #2e4a9a ΔE = 3.913 / LRV ≈ 7.8%
    2. Indanthrone blue / 141
       #3f4899 ΔE = 5.048 / LRV ≈ 8.0%

33. Benjamin Moore

    1. Starry Night Blue / 2067-20
       #344177 ΔE = 3.931 / LRV ≈ 5.8%
    2. Warriors Blue / SC-01
       #014a8e ΔE = 4.622 / LRV ≈ 6.9%

34. Rackham

    1. Wizard Blue (7)
       #29397b ΔE = 3.976 / LRV ≈ 4.8%
    2. Migol Blue (5)
       #27357e ΔE = 5.211 / LRV ≈ 4.5%

35. Vallejo Game Color

    1. Ultra Marine Blue (022)
       #29397b ΔE = 3.976 / LRV ≈ 4.8%
    2. Stormy Blue (018)
       #27357e ΔE = 5.211 / LRV ≈ 4.5%

36. Reaper Master

    1. Ultramarine Highlight (9189)
       #29397b ΔE = 3.976 / LRV ≈ 4.8%
    2. Ritterlich Blue (9115)
       #27357e ΔE = 5.211 / LRV ≈ 4.5%

37. Old Citadel

    1. Ultramarine Blue
       #29397b ΔE = 3.976 / LRV ≈ 4.8%
    2. Storm Blue
       #27357e ΔE = 5.211 / LRV ≈ 4.5%

38. Vallejo Model Color

    1. Ultramarine (839)
       #29397b ΔE = 3.976 / LRV ≈ 4.8%
    2. Blue (925)
       #27357e ΔE = 5.211 / LRV ≈ 4.5%

39. Nippon Paint

    1. Dynasty / NP PB 1505 A
       #2d4780 ΔE = 4.006 / LRV ≈ 6.6%
    2. Tremont Blue / NP PB 1519 A
       #274b87 ΔE = 4.808 / LRV ≈ 7.2%

40. Levis

    1. Majestueus Blauw
       #17407d ΔE = 4.071 / LRV ≈ 5.3%

41. Dulux

    1. 77BB 07/344
       #17407d ΔE = 4.071 / LRV ≈ 5.3%

42. Fired Earth

    1. Jubilee Blue
       #344277 ΔE = 4.108 / LRV ≈ 6.0%

43. Games Workshop - Citadel

    1. Macragge Blue
       #0d407f ΔE = 4.159 / LRV ≈ 5.3%

44. HKS

    1. HKS 43
       #2d4b9b ΔE = 4.195 / LRV ≈ 8.0%
    2. HKS 42
       #353a90 ΔE = 5.008 / LRV ≈ 5.8%

45. Crown Paint

    1. Regal Blue
       #0d4787 ΔE = 4.313 / LRV ≈ 6.3%

46. Devoe Paint

    1. Majestic / 92BB 07/350
       #3e487f ΔE = 4.534 / LRV ≈ 7.2%

47. Natural Color System / NCS

    1. S 3560-R90B
       #043c7e ΔE = 4.536 / LRV ≈ 4.8%
    2. S 4050-R80B
       #203975 ΔE = 5.130 / LRV ≈ 4.5%

48. Mylands of London

    1. Deep Blue
       #114785 ΔE = 4.586 / LRV ≈ 6.3%

49. Volkswagen

    1. Catalina Blue
       #2a3e74 ΔE = 4.618 / LRV ≈ 5.2%
    2. Jazz Blue
       #163780 ΔE = 4.742 / LRV ≈ 4.5%

50. Humbrol

    1. 25 Blue
       #114d96 ΔE = 4.689 / LRV ≈ 7.6%

51. Little Greene

    1. Mambo
       #474383 ΔE = 4.695 / LRV ≈ 7.0%

52. Homebase

    1. Lapis Blue
       #004c94 ΔE = 4.721 / LRV ≈ 7.3%
    2. Lapis Blue
       #054d95 ΔE = 4.968 / LRV ≈ 7.5%

53. Kelly-Moore

    1. Evening in Paris / KM3112-5
       #314d8c ΔE = 4.813 / LRV ≈ 7.9%
    2. Evening Magic / KM3104-5
       #3f4b85 ΔE = 4.945 / LRV ≈ 7.8%

54. Fender

    1. 69 / Ultra Marine Blue
       #1c49a4 ΔE = 4.834 / LRV ≈ 7.7%

55. Caran d'Ache

    1. 159 Prussian Blue
       #304e96 ΔE = 4.867 / LRV ≈ 8.3%

56. Brillux

    1. 54.15.27
       #3e4b85 ΔE = 4.886 / LRV ≈ 7.7%

57. Peintures MF

    1. Tombée de la nuit
       #324a81 ΔE = 4.908 / LRV ≈ 7.2%

58. Asian Paints

    1. Bing Blue / 9205
       #284b86 ΔE = 4.931 / LRV ≈ 7.2%
    2. Oriental Blue / 1306
       #364b82 ΔE = 5.089 / LRV ≈ 7.4%

59. Chrysler

    1. Brilliant Blue
       #1a3978 ΔE = 4.951 / LRV ≈ 4.5%
    2. Galaxy Blue
       #26457a ΔE = 5.083 / LRV ≈ 6.1%

60. Dupont

    1. CAS687
       #433c85 ΔE = 4.959 / LRV ≈ 6.1%

61. Diamond Vogel

    1. Florida Waters / 0599
       #344b83 ΔE = 4.970 / LRV ≈ 7.4%
    2. Frozen Blue / 0606
       #43487e ΔE = 5.047 / LRV ≈ 7.3%

62. Colortrend

    1. 0599
       #344b83 ΔE = 4.970 / LRV ≈ 7.4%
    2. 0606
       #43487e ΔE = 5.047 / LRV ≈ 7.3%

63. ECOS Paints

    1. Florida Waters (0599)
       #344b83 ΔE = 4.970 / LRV ≈ 7.4%
    2. Frozen Blue (0606)
       #43487e ΔE = 5.047 / LRV ≈ 7.3%

64. Sikkens

    1. V0.47.19
       #083b7b ΔE = 5.012 / LRV ≈ 4.6%
    2. V0.47.19 (RAL 5002)
       #063b7b ΔE = 5.084 / LRV ≈ 4.6%

65. Diamond Paint

    1. Regetta
       #094c90 ΔE = 5.015 / LRV ≈ 7.2%

66. Behr

    1. Expressionism MQ5-49
       #39487b ΔE = 5.025 / LRV ≈ 6.9%

67. AMC

    1. Electric Blue
       #274074 ΔE = 5.103 / LRV ≈ 5.4%

68. Dulux Australia

    1. True Blue / A373
       #1a4984 ΔE = 5.195 / LRV ≈ 6.6%

69. Earthpaint

    1. 2-38-7 Purple Wish
       #40497d ΔE = 5.226 / LRV ≈ 7.3%

70. Clark+Kensington

    1. Flair for Fashion / 39D-5
       #464a8e ΔE = 5.232 / LRV ≈ 8.2%

Color Blindness Simulation

Monochromacy

• Achromatopsia
  #424242
• Achromatomaly
  #354263

Dichromacy

• Protanopia
  #323279
• Deuteranopia
  #312e75
• Tritanopia
  #276b68

Trichromacy

• Protanomaly
  #2d3982
• Deuteranomaly
  #2c3b81
• Tritanomaly
  #27557e

#26428b HTML / CSS Code Examples

<p style="color: #26428b">…</p>

<p style="background-color: #26428b">…</p>

<p style="text-shadow: 0.1em 0.1em 0.15em #26428b">…</p>

Color Charts

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• CMYK

  

• RYB

  

Color Space Conversions

Decimal

2507403

Binary

00100110, 01000010, 10001011

Hexadecimal

#26428b

LRV

≈ 6.2%

Closest short hex

#348 ΔE = 1.721

RGB

rgb(38, 66, 139)

RGBA

rgba(38, 66, 139, 1.0)

rg chromaticity

r: 0.156, g: 0.272, b: 0.572

RYB

red: 14.902%, yellow: 23.499%, blue: 54.510%

Android / android.graphics.Color

-14269813 / 0xff26428b

HSL

hsl(223, 57%, 35%)

HSLA

hsla(223, 57%, 35%, 1.0)

HSV / HSB

hue: 223° (223.366), saturation: 73% (0.727), value: 55% (0.545)

HSP

hue: 223.366, saturation: 72.662%, perceived brightness: 28.255%

HSL_uv (HUSL)

H: 259.139, S: 78.810, L: 29.842

Cubehelix

H: -138.438, S: 0.804, L: 0.257

TSL

T: -2.245, S: 0.251, L: 0.259

CMYK

cyan: 73% (0.727), magenta: 53% (0.525), yellow: 0% (0.000), key: 45% (0.455)

CMY

cyan: 85% (0.851), magenta: 74% (0.741), yellow: 45% (0.455)

XYZ

X: 7.406, Y: 6.172, Z: 25.222

xyY

x: 0.191, y: 0.159, Y: 6.172

CIELab

L: 29.842, a: 15.966, b: -43.792

CIELuv

L: 29.842, u: -11.321, v: -59.007

CIELCH / LCHab

L: 29.842, C: 46.612, H: 290.031

CIELUV / LCHuv

L: 29.842, C: 60.084, H: 259.139

Hunter-Lab

L: 24.843, a: 9.738, b: -42.804

CIECAM02

J: 20.963, C: 49.137, h: 259.604, Q: 90.207, M: 42.970, s: 69.018, H: 310.880

OSA-UCS

lightness: -10.507, jaune: -7.842, green: 1.333

LMS

L: 3.983, M: 5.420, S: 24.910

YCbCr

Y: 72.652, Cb: 164.191, Cr: 110.525

YCoCg

Y: 77.250, Cg: -11.250, Co: -15.750

YDbDr

Y: 65.950, Db: 109.909, Dr: 53.165

YPbPr

Y: 65.292, Pb: 39.720, Pr: -17.358

xvYCC

Y: 72.074, Cb: 162.891, Cr: 112.752

YIQ

Y: 65.950, I: -40.132, Q: 16.792

YUV

Y: 65.950, U: 35.948, V: -24.521

Munsell Color System

7.5PB 3/12 ΔE = 4.536

Brand Color

Walmart ΔE = 4.490

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