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What color is 00A0B0?

The RGB color code for color number #00A0B0 is RGB(0, 160, 176). In the RGB color model, #00A0B0 has a red value of 0, a green value of 160, and a blue value of 176. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 9.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 31.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 185.5° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 34.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #00A0B0 has a hue of 185.5° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 69.0 % brightness/value.



Color 00A0B0 is cool or warm?

Color 00A0B0 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #00A0B0? (For interior and product design)

00A0B0 has an LRV of nearly 28. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#00A0B0

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #00A0B0 with dark and light Color




Is #00A0B0 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 00A0B0 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 #00A0B0 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 160, 176)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
160 (62.7%)
Blue
176 (69.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
9.09%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.98%

HSL

HSL(185.45deg, 100.0 %, 34.5 %)

Hue
185.45°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
34.51 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 85, 142)
Red
29 (11.5%)
Yellow
85 (33.3%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
185.45°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
69.02 %.

HWB

H: 185.45°

W: 0.00 %

B: 30.98 %

XYZ

X : 20.41

Y : 28.28

Z : 45.46

YXY

Y1 : 28.28

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 37.25%

Y : 30.98%


LRV

~ 28.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.3BG 5.9/7.8

CIE-Lab

L : 60.14

A : -28.78

B : -18.21

CIE-Lch

L : 60.14

C : 34.05

H : 212.32

CIE-Luv

L : 60.14

U : -44.81

V : -23.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.18

A : -24.55

B : -13.46






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #00A0B0


Here are the colors similar to 00A0B0. 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 - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)
#009DC4
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)
#47ABCC
Maximum Blue
ΔE - 8.52 (91.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 00A0B0.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 00A0B0.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 00A0B0.


#009CB6
PANTONE 2229 C
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#0099B2
PANTONE 2396 C
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#4F9FA6
PANTONE 2234 C
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#2B999E
PANTONE 10289 C
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #00A0B0


Here are the paint colors similar to 00A0B0. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 00A0B0 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #00A0B0 to Dunn-Edwards


#189FAC
Riviera (DE 5753)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#1E98AE
Tropical Lagoon (DE 5781)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#0092A3
Oasis (DET 546)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 00A0B0 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #00A0B0 to Sherwin Williams


#34A3B6
Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#4DA6B2
Freshwater (SW 6774)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#3AA9AE
Aquarium (SW 6767)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 00A0B0 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #00A0B0 to PPG Paints


#26A5BA
Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#009A9E
Riviera Paradise (PPG1233-7)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#55A7B6
Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 00A0B0 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #00A0B0 to Benjamin Moore


#409CAC
Blue Lagoon (2054-40)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#0493A7
Meridian Blue (761)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#3292A1
Wilmington Spruce (754)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#4D9CAE
Ash Blue (2057-40)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 00A0B0 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #00A0B0 to Valspar


#4A9CA6
Gone Fishing (5004-8A)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#3DA1B8
Blue Nebula (8002-40E)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#1FA9C3
The Crowd Roars! (8001-38E)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#3D979B
Tidal Teal (5006-8B)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 00A0B0 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #00A0B0 to Behr


#1AA9C1
High Dive (P480-5)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#2DA6BF
Gulf Waters (MQ4-52)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#4A9FA3
Aqua Fresco (M460-5)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#57A3B3
Explorer Blue (M470-5)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#00A0B0 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



00A0B0
Blue (Munsell)*

B01000
Turkey Red*


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 #00A0B0?

Color that best contrast with #00A0B0 is #B01000, color name is Turkey Red*
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 #00A0B0?

Complementary or Opposite color for #00A0B0 is #B01000, color name is Turkey Red*.





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