Color Name: Violet Blue
Hex Color Code: #324AB2
RGB Color Code: RGB(50, 74, 178)
CMYK Values*: 71.9%, 58.4%, 0.0%, 30.2%
Color Family (Hue): Violet






What color is Violet Blue?

Violet Blue color belongs to the Violet color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Violet Blue is #324AB2, and the RGB color code is RGB(50, 74, 178).

In the RGB color model, Violet Blue has a red value of 50, a green value of 74, and a blue value of 178. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 71.9% cyan, 58.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 228.8° (degrees), 56.1 % saturation, and 44.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Violet Blue has a hue of 228.8° (degrees), 71.9 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.


Violet Blue is cool or warm?

The color Violet Blue is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Violet Blue?

Violet Blue has an LRV of nearly 9. 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


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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(50, 74, 178)
Red
50 (19.6%)
Green
74 (29.0%)
Blue
178 (69.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
71.91%
Magenta
58.43%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(228.75deg, 56.1 %, 44.7 %)

Hue
228.75°
Saturation
56.14 %.
Lightness
44.71 %.

RYB

RYB(62, 68, 175)
Red
62 (24.4%)
Yellow
68 (26.9%)
Blue
175 (68.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
228.75°
Saturation
71.91 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 228.75°

W: 19.61 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 11.8

Y : 8.79

Z : 43.19

YXY

Y1 : 8.79

X : 0.18

Y2 : 0.14

CMY

C : 80.39%

M : 70.98%

Y : 30.20%


LRV

~ 8.8 %

Munsell Color System

6PB 3.4/13.9

CIE-Lab

L : 35.58

A : 27.12

B : -58.03

CIE-Lch

L : 35.58

C : 64.05

H : 295.05

CIE-Luv

L : 35.58

U : -11.61

V : -82.7

Hunter-Lab

L : 29.65

A : 19.16

B : -65.63






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Violet Blue


Here are the colors similar to Violet 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.



#0048BA
Absolute Zero
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#2A52BE
Cerulean blue
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#0047AB
Cobalt Blue
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


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


#0047BB
PANTONE 2728 C
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#3B3FB6
PANTONE 2369 C
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#44499C
PANTONE 2117 C
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#4F4CB1
PANTONE 2367 C
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


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




RAL Design


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







Paint similar to Violet Blue


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Violet 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.


PPG Paints


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


#445397
Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#234E86
Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7)
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)
#1C5798
Florentine Lapis (PPG1244-7)
ΔE - 8.16 (91.8% similar)
#314A76
Dragonfly (PPG1162-7)
ΔE - 8.64 (91.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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


#365496
Twilight Blue (2067-30)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#304C89
Delphinium (CC-872)
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#41548C
Southern Belle (819)
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)
#335183
Blueberry Hill (812)
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)


Valspar


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


#4C5192
Blue Ember (8001-47F)
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)
#4B5795
Purple Frenzy (4004-10C)
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)
#45558D
Demon Blue (V037-3)
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)
#214F86
Strong Will (8001-44G)
ΔE - 7.85 (92.2% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


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


#1D4E8F
Deep Sapphire (DEA 137)
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#3C4D85
Dive In (DE 5895)
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)
#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)
#494D8B
Beaded Blue (DE 5909)
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)


Behr


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


#2C538A
Flashy Sapphire (P520-7)
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)
#49548F
Canyon Iris (P540-7)
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)
#33578A
Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)
#424D83
Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48)
ΔE - 8.01 (92.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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


#3C4C80
Morning Glory (SW 6971)
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)
#225288
Frank Blue (SW 6967)
ΔE - 8.06 (91.9% similar)
#284A70
Indigo (SW 6531)
ΔE - 9.07 (90.9% similar)
#164576
Honorable Blue (SW 6811)
ΔE - 9.47 (90.5% 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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