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What color is 06959F?

The RGB color code for color number #06959F is RGB(6, 149, 159). In the RGB color model, #06959F has a red value of 6, a green value of 149, and a blue value of 159. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 96.2% cyan, 6.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 37.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 183.9° (degrees), 92.7 % saturation, and 32.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #06959F has a hue of 183.9° (degrees), 96.2 % saturation and 62.4 % brightness/value.



Color 06959F is cool or warm?

Color 06959F is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #06959F? (For interior and product design)

06959F has an LRV of nearly 24. 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

#06959F

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of #06959F with dark and light Color




Is #06959F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 06959F 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 #06959F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(6, 149, 159)
Red
6 (2.4%)
Green
149 (58.4%)
Blue
159 (62.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
96.23%
Magenta
6.29%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
37.65%

HSL

HSL(183.92deg, 92.7 %, 32.4 %)

Hue
183.92°
Saturation
92.73 %.
Lightness
32.35 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 100, 150)
Red
40 (15.8%)
Yellow
100 (39.2%)
Blue
150 (58.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
183.92°
Saturation
96.23 %.
Brightness / Value
62.35 %.

HWB

H: 183.92°

W: 2.35 %

B: 37.65 %

XYZ

X : 17.08

Y : 24.04

Z : 36.54

YXY

Y1 : 24.04

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 97.65%

M : 41.57%

Y : 37.65%


LRV

~ 24 %

Munsell Color System

7.5BG 5.4/13.5

CIE-Lab

L : 56.12

A : -28.72

B : -14.63

CIE-Lch

L : 56.12

C : 32.24

H : 206.99

CIE-Luv

L : 56.12

U : -42.04

V : -17.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.03

A : -23.61

B : -9.87






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #06959F


Here are the colors similar to 06959F. 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.



#008B8B
Dark Cyan
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)
#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)
#008080
Teal
ΔE - 8.70 (91.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 06959F.


#2C9199
PANTONE 2236 C
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#2B999E
PANTONE 10289 C
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#009196
PANTONE 10291 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#008C95
PANTONE 321 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 06959F.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 06959F.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 06959F.


#058B8C
RAL 5018 - Turquoise Blue
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 06959F.


#03978E
BS 18-E-51 - Mermaid
ΔE - 7.60 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #06959F


Here are the paint colors similar to 06959F. 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.


Behr

Hex color 06959F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #06959F to Behr


#139BA2
Island Dream (MQ4-20)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#008E9A
Bella Vista (P470-6)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#009494
Paradise Landscape (P460-6)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#408E99
Prophetic Sea (MQ6-34)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 06959F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #06959F to Sherwin Williams


#019196
Splashy (SW 6942)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#01858B
Gulfstream (SW 6768)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#34A3B6
Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 06959F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #06959F to Benjamin Moore


#2C9BA1
San Jose Blue (741)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#3292A1
Wilmington Spruce (754)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#0493A7
Meridian Blue (761)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#499EA1
Blue Spa (2052-40)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 06959F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #06959F to Dunn-Edwards


#0092A3
Oasis (DET 546)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#189FAC
Riviera (DE 5753)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#2B888D
Deep Lagoon (DE 5740)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 06959F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #06959F to PPG Paints


#009A9E
Riviera Paradise (PPG1233-7)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#1A9597
Sea Fantasy (PPG1234-6)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#1E8EA1
Safe Harbor (PPG1235-6)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 06959F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #06959F to Valspar


#3D979B
Tidal Teal (5006-8B)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#358F9F
Aqua Dance (5002-8B)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#4A9CA6
Gone Fishing (5004-8A)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#39918E
Dreamy Teal (5007-8B)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#06959F 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



06959F
Dark Cyan*

9F1006
Dark Candy Apple 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 #06959F?

Color that best contrast with #06959F is #9F1006, color name is Dark Candy Apple 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 #06959F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #06959F is #9F1006, color name is Dark Candy Apple Red*.





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