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What color is 296966?

The RGB color code for color number #296966 is RGB(41, 105, 102). In the RGB color model, #296966 has a red value of 41, a green value of 105, and a blue value of 102. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 61.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.9% yellow, and 58.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 177.2° (degrees), 43.8 % saturation, and 28.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #296966 has a hue of 177.2° (degrees), 61.0 % saturation and 41.2 % brightness/value.



Color 296966 is cool or warm?

Color 296966 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #296966? (For interior and product design)

296966 has an LRV of nearly 12. 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.



Dark Color

#296966

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of #296966 with dark and light Color




Is #296966 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 296966 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 #296966 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(41, 105, 102)
Red
41 (16.1%)
Green
105 (41.2%)
Blue
102 (40.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
60.95%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.86%
Key
58.82%

HSL

HSL(177.19deg, 43.8 %, 28.6 %)

Hue
177.19°
Saturation
43.84 %.
Lightness
28.63 %.

RYB

RYB(93, 140, 163)
Red
93 (36.5%)
Yellow
140 (55.1%)
Blue
163 (64.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
177.19°
Saturation
60.95 %.
Brightness / Value
41.18 %.

HWB

H: 177.19°

W: 16.08 %

B: 58.82 %

XYZ

X : 8.36

Y : 11.53

Z : 14.36

YXY

Y1 : 11.53

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 83.92%

M : 58.82%

Y : 60.00%


LRV

~ 11.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.8BG 3.9/4.6

CIE-Lab

L : 40.47

A : -20.99

B : -4.44

CIE-Lch

L : 40.47

C : 21.45

H : 191.94

CIE-Luv

L : 40.47

U : -25.66

V : -3.07

Hunter-Lab

L : 33.96

A : -15.47

B : -1.29






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #296966


Here are the colors similar to 296966. 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.



#007474
Skobeloff Green
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#01796F
Pine Green
ΔE - 6.85 (93.2% similar)
#49796B
Hooker's Green
ΔE - 8.05 (91.9% similar)
#008080
Teal
ΔE - 8.52 (91.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 296966.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 296966.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 296966.


#006D68
PANTONE 7719 C
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#007276
PANTONE 8744 C
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#007377
PANTONE 322 C
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#007672
PANTONE 7718 C
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 296966.


#3D6C62
BS 18-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 296966.


#007577
RAL 5021 - Water Blue
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#005F4E
RAL 6026 - Opal Green
ΔE - 7.88 (92.1% similar)
#04574B
RAL 6036 - Pearl Opal Green
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #296966


Here are the paint colors similar to 296966. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 296966 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #296966 to Sherwin Williams


#2E6864
Green Bay (SW 6481)
ΔE - 0.86 (99.1% similar)
#016367
Really Teal (SW 6489)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#017478
Maxi Teal (SW 6769)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#016D60
Poseidon (SW 6762)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 296966 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #296966 to Benjamin Moore


#306E6D
Casco Bay (2051-30)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#00706C
Tropical Turquoise (2052-30)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#006D66
Juniper (2048-20)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#2E7572
Intercoastal Green (672)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 296966 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #296966 to Behr


#3A6B66
Beta Fish (M450-7)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#28615D
Verdant Forest (MQ6-05)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#006E6E
Caribbean Current (P460-7)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#256D73
Antigua (M460-7)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 296966 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #296966 to Dunn-Edwards


#006C68
Ocean Oasis (DEA 132)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#206D71
Peacock Plume (DE 5741)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#0E695F
Evergreen Forest (DET 534)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#33746B
Imperial Dynasty (DE 5727)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 296966 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #296966 to PPG Paints


#00686D
Tahitian Treat (PPG1147-7)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#10605A
Empress Teal (PPG1142-7)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#155E60
Emerald Pool (PPG1146-7)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#116356
Deep Veridian (PPG1141-7)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 296966 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #296966 to Valspar


#017067
Stained Glass (5011-7)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#227878
Poseidon's Castle (V066-5)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#2D7870
Amazon Drift (V065-5)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#016F78
Totally Teal (8001-37G)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#296966 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



296966
Skobeloff Green*

69292C
Red Wine*


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 #296966?

Color that best contrast with #296966 is #69292C, color name is Red Wine*
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 #296966?

Complementary or Opposite color for #296966 is #69292C, color name is Red Wine*.





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