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What color is 3CA799?

The RGB color code for color number #3CA799 is RGB(60, 167, 153). In the RGB color model, #3CA799 has a red value of 60, a green value of 167, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 64.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 8.4% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 172.1° (degrees), 47.1 % saturation, and 44.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #3CA799 has a hue of 172.1° (degrees), 64.1 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.



Color 3CA799 is cool or warm?

Color 3CA799 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #3CA799? (For interior and product design)

3CA799 has an LRV of nearly 31. 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

#3CA799

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #3CA799 with dark and light Color




Is #3CA799 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 3CA799 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 #3CA799 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(60, 167, 153)
Red
60 (23.5%)
Green
167 (65.5%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
64.07%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
8.38%
Key
34.51%

HSL

HSL(172.15deg, 47.1 %, 44.5 %)

Hue
172.15°
Saturation
47.14 %.
Lightness
44.51 %.

RYB

RYB(39, 98, 114)
Red
39 (15.3%)
Yellow
98 (38.3%)
Blue
114 (44.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
172.15°
Saturation
64.07 %.
Brightness / Value
65.49 %.

HWB

H: 172.15°

W: 23.53 %

B: 34.51 %

XYZ

X : 21.43

Y : 30.9

Z : 34.97

YXY

Y1 : 30.9

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 76.47%

M : 34.51%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 30.9 %

Munsell Color System

2.3BG 6.1/3.8

CIE-Lab

L : 62.42

A : -33.69

B : -1.76

CIE-Lch

L : 62.42

C : 33.74

H : 182.99

CIE-Luv

L : 62.42

U : -42.6

V : 2.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.59

A : -28.45

B : 1.61






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #3CA799


Here are the colors similar to 3CA799. 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.



#3AB09E
Keppel
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#00A693
Persian Green
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#00A59C
Blue Green (Munsell)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#5DA493
Polished Pine
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 3CA799.


#34A798
PANTONE 2401 C
ΔE - 0.67 (99.3% similar)
#00ACA0
PANTONE 2399 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#00AD9F
PANTONE 3534 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#009F92
PANTONE 3560 C
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 3CA799.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 3CA799.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 3CA799.


#03978E
BS 18-E-51 - Mermaid
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#68B6A5
BS 18-D-41 - Blue
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#559587
BS 18-D-43 - Dresden Blue
ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #3CA799


Here are the paint colors similar to 3CA799. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color 3CA799 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #3CA799 to PPG Paints


#46A795
Jewel Weed (PPG1230-5)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#00A49B
Grecian Isle (PPG1232-6)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#5EB2AA
Artesian Well (PPG1231-5)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)
#2B9890
Azure Tide (PPG1231-6)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 3CA799 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #3CA799 to Behr


#03A598
Tropical Sea (HDC-MD-22)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#54AF9C
Water Park (P440-5)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#009B8E
Tropics (P450-6)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#00998C
Plumage (MQ4-19)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 3CA799 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #3CA799 to Valspar


#01A298
Laguna Green (5007-10B)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#4AABA6
Twilight Meadow (5007-8A)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#10B0AC
Turquoise Tint (5006-10B)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#01B79E
Tantalizing Teal (5008-10B)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 3CA799 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #3CA799 to Benjamin Moore


#56A392
Captivating Teal (649)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#00A6A1
Poseidon (664)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#21A68C
Albuquerque Teal (607)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 3CA799 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #3CA799 to Sherwin Williams


#53A38F
Jargon Jade (SW 6753)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#61A89D
Rivulet (SW 6760)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#3AA9AE
Aquarium (SW 6767)
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)
#70BAA7
Larchmere (SW 6752)
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 3CA799 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #3CA799 to Dunn-Edwards


#5DA99F
Dragon Bay (DE 5725)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#0DACA7
Teal Me No Lies (DE 5732)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#61A9A5
Veranda (DET 543)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#4F9785
Crisp Lettuce (DE 5705)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#3CA799 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



3CA799
Keppel*

A73C4A
Deep Carmine*


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 #3CA799?

Color that best contrast with #3CA799 is #A73C4A, color name is Deep Carmine*
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 #3CA799?

Complementary or Opposite color for #3CA799 is #A73C4A, color name is Deep Carmine*.





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