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What color is 2A9E86?

The RGB color code for color number #2A9E86 is RGB(42, 158, 134). In the RGB color model, #2A9E86 has a red value of 42, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 134. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 73.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 15.2% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 167.6° (degrees), 58.0 % saturation, and 39.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2A9E86 has a hue of 167.6° (degrees), 73.4 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.



Color 2A9E86 is cool or warm?

Color 2A9E86 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #2A9E86? (For interior and product design)

2A9E86 has an LRV of nearly 27. 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

#2A9E86

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #2A9E86 with dark and light Color




Is #2A9E86 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2A9E86 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 #2A9E86 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(42, 158, 134)
Red
42 (16.5%)
Green
158 (62.0%)
Blue
134 (52.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
73.42%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
15.19%
Key
38.04%

HSL

HSL(167.59deg, 58.0 %, 39.2 %)

Hue
167.59°
Saturation
58.00 %.
Lightness
39.22 %.

RYB

RYB(49, 117, 130)
Red
49 (19.1%)
Yellow
117 (45.9%)
Blue
130 (50.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
167.59°
Saturation
73.42 %.
Brightness / Value
61.96 %.

HWB

H: 167.59°

W: 16.47 %

B: 38.04 %

XYZ

X : 17.48

Y : 26.67

Z : 26.78

YXY

Y1 : 26.67

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 83.53%

M : 38.04%

Y : 47.45%


LRV

~ 26.7 %

Munsell Color System

1.7BG 5.7/22.6

CIE-Lab

L : 58.67

A : -37.47

B : 3.42

CIE-Lch

L : 58.67

C : 37.62

H : 174.78

CIE-Luv

L : 58.67

U : -43.74

V : 10.5

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.64

A : -29.93

B : 5.4






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #2A9E86


Here are the colors similar to 2A9E86. 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.



#00A693
Persian Green
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#29AB87
Jungle Green
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#5DA493
Polished Pine
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#00A59C
Blue Green (Munsell)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2A9E86.


#009D85
PANTONE 2402 C
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
#309B8A
PANTONE 2456 C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#00AB8E
PANTONE 3268 C
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#009F92
PANTONE 3560 C
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2A9E86.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2A9E86.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 2A9E86.


#03978E
BS 18-E-51 - Mermaid
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#559587
BS 18-D-43 - Dresden Blue
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#5DA07A
BS 16-E-53 - Seafarer
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #2A9E86


Here are the paint colors similar to 2A9E86. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 2A9E86 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2A9E86 to Benjamin Moore


#009A7F
Cayman Lagoon (2046-30)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#21A68C
Albuquerque Teal (607)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#009C7D
Green Leaf (2045-30)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#009F7E
St. Patrick (2044-30)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 2A9E86 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2A9E86 to Dunn-Edwards


#009D7D
Tropical Kelp (DE 5698)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#4FA183
Inspiration Peak (DE 5691)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#4F9785
Crisp Lettuce (DE 5705)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#009A70
Rain Forest (DE 5684)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 2A9E86 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2A9E86 to Behr


#349581
Esmeralda (P440-6)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#009B8E
Tropics (P450-6)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#00998C
Plumage (MQ4-19)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#429B77
Dancing Jewel (MQ6-42)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 2A9E86 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2A9E86 to Valspar


#01A298
Laguna Green (5007-10B)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#619B87
Harmony in Green (V063-4)
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#629C80
Salamander (6001-8B)
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 2A9E86 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2A9E86 to PPG Paints


#00A483
Congo Green (PPG1229-6)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#46A795
Jewel Weed (PPG1230-5)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#17917F
Miami Jade (PPG1230-6)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#599C89
Derby Green (PPG1140-5)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 2A9E86 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2A9E86 to Sherwin Williams


#53A38F
Jargon Jade (SW 6753)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#019187
Nifty Turquoise (SW 6941)
ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)
#019D6E
Jitterbug Jade (SW 6987)
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)
#3B8C80
Thermal Spring (SW 6761)
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#2A9E86 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



2A9E86
Persian Green*

9E2A42
Big Dip O'Ruby*


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 #2A9E86?

Color that best contrast with #2A9E86 is #9E2A42, color name is Big Dip O'Ruby*
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 #2A9E86?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2A9E86 is #9E2A42, color name is Big Dip O'Ruby*.





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