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HEX 394B4E - #394B4E, RGB(57,75,78) Color


Color Name: Charcoal*
Hex Color Code: #394B4E
RGB Color Code: RGB(57, 75, 78)
CMYK Values*: 26.9%, 3.8%, 0.0%, 69.4%



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What color is 394B4E?

The RGB color code for color number #394B4E is RGB(57, 75, 78). In the RGB color model, #394B4E has a red value of 57, a green value of 75, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 26.9% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 69.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 188.6° (degrees), 15.6 % saturation, and 26.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #394B4E has a hue of 188.6° (degrees), 26.9 % saturation and 30.6 % brightness/value.



Color 394B4E is cool or warm?

Color 394B4E is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #394B4E? (For interior and product design)

394B4E has an LRV of nearly 6. 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.



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Is #394B4E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 394B4E 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 #394B4E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(57, 75, 78)
Red
57 (22.4%)
Green
75 (29.4%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
26.92%
Magenta
3.85%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
69.41%

HSL

HSL(188.57deg, 15.6 %, 26.5 %)

Hue
188.57°
Saturation
15.56 %.
Lightness
26.47 %.

RYB

RYB(129, 150, 169)
Red
129 (50.5%)
Yellow
150 (58.8%)
Blue
169 (66.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
188.57°
Saturation
26.92 %.
Brightness / Value
30.59 %.

HWB

H: 188.57°

W: 22.35 %

B: 69.41 %

XYZ

X : 5.58

Y : 6.45

Z : 8.16

YXY

Y1 : 6.45

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 77.65%

M : 70.59%

Y : 69.41%


LRV

~ 6.5 %

Munsell Color System

5BG 3.0/2

CIE-Lab

L : 30.53

A : -6.23

B : -4.1

CIE-Lch

L : 30.53

C : 7.46

H : 213.37

CIE-Luv

L : 30.53

U : -8.69

V : -4.17

Hunter-Lab

L : 25.4

A : -5.25

B : -1.26






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #394B4E

Here are the colors similar to 394B4E. 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.

#36454F
Charcoal
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#2F4F4F
Dark Slate Gray
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#264B56
Teal Green
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#2D383A
Outer Space
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 394B4E.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 394B4E.

#374345
RAL 7026 - Granite Gray
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#303D3A
RAL 6012 - Black Green
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
#383E42
RAL 7016 - Anthracite Gray
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#45494E
RAL 7024 - Graphite Gray
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 394B4E.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 394B4E.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 394B4E.

#2E4D58
PANTONE 2216 C
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#2B3D43
PANTONE 8503 C
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#304B59
PANTONE 4161 C
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#41474B
PANTONE 10393 C
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #394B4E

Here are the paint colors similar to 394B4E. 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 394B4E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #394B4E to Behr

#3F5052
Thermal (S440-7)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#344D58
Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#45524F
Black Evergreen (MQ6-44)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#3E474C
Winter Way (PPU25-23)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 394B4E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #394B4E to Valspar

#344C52
Mountain Midnight (8004-37G)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#375054
Urban Oasis (P104)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#3C5355
Long Water (8003-39G)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#334C57
Cadet Song (8004-38G)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 394B4E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #394B4E to Dunn-Edwards

#415053
Lunar Eclipse (DE 5776)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#384543
Refined Green (DEA 181)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#455559
Dark Shadows (DEA 183)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#40535D
Slate Wall (DE 5797)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 394B4E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #394B4E to PPG Paints

#3B5257
Mountain Pine (PPG1034-7)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#3C504F
Night Watch (PPG1145-7)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#3B484F
Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#445055
Obsidian (PPG1035-7)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 394B4E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #394B4E to Benjamin Moore

#30484A
Miramichi (CC-752)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#3D5459
Everard Blue (CW-575)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#434E52
Lead Gray (2131-30)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#414F57
Brush Blue (CW-675)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 394B4E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #394B4E to Sherwin Williams

#3D484C
Mount Etna (SW 7625)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#314D58
Seaworthy (SW 7620)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#35454E
Gale Force (SW 7605)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#3E4B54
Sea Serpent (SW 7615)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 394B4E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #394B4E to Farrow & Ball

#3F4D57
Hague Blue (30)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#45494C
Railings (31)
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)
#454749
Off-Black (57)
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)
#505456
Hopper Head (305)
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#394B4E 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



394B4E
Charcoal*

4E3C39
Liver Chestnut*


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 #394B4E?

Color that best contrast with #394B4E is #4E3C39, color name is Liver Chestnut*
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 #394B4E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #394B4E is #4E3C39, color name is Liver Chestnut*.





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