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HEX 404944 - #404944, RGB(64,73,68) Color


Color Name: Shadow Gray*
Hex Color Code: #404944
RGB Color Code: RGB(64, 73, 68)
CMYK Values*: 12.3%, 0.0%, 6.8%, 71.4%



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What color is 404944?

The RGB color code for color number #404944 is RGB(64, 73, 68). In the RGB color model, #404944 has a red value of 64, a green value of 73, and a blue value of 68. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.3% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 6.8% yellow, and 71.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 146.7° (degrees), 6.6 % saturation, and 26.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #404944 has a hue of 146.7° (degrees), 12.3 % saturation and 28.6 % brightness/value.



Color 404944 is cool or warm?

Color 404944 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #404944? (For interior and product design)

404944 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.



Dark Color

#404944

Light Color


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Is #404944 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 404944 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 #404944 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(64, 73, 68)
Red
64 (25.1%)
Green
73 (28.6%)
Blue
68 (26.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
12.33%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
6.85%
Key
71.37%

HSL

HSL(146.67deg, 6.6 %, 26.9 %)

Hue
146.67°
Saturation
6.57 %.
Lightness
26.86 %.

RYB

RYB(137, 154, 164)
Red
137 (53.8%)
Yellow
154 (60.5%)
Blue
164 (64.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
146.67°
Saturation
12.33 %.
Brightness / Value
28.63 %.

HWB

H: 146.67°

W: 25.10 %

B: 71.37 %

XYZ

X : 5.54

Y : 6.27

Z : 6.39

YXY

Y1 : 6.27

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 74.90%

M : 71.37%

Y : 73.33%


LRV

~ 6.3 %

Munsell Color System

2.2G 2.9/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 30.09

A : -4.8

B : 1.75

CIE-Lch

L : 30.09

C : 5.11

H : 159.92

CIE-Luv

L : 30.09

U : -4.41

V : 2.7

Hunter-Lab

L : 25.04

A : -4.34

B : 2.41






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #404944

Here are the colors similar to 404944. 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.

#3F3F3F
Shadow Gray
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)
#2D383A
Outer Space
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)
#353839
Onyx
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
#4D5D53
Feldgrau
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 404944.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 404944.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 404944.

#3F4444
PANTONE 446 C
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#394E47
PANTONE 4202 C
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#2E3C35
PANTONE 8523 C
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#373A36
PANTONE 447 C
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 404944.

#303D3A
RAL 6012 - Black Green
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#374345
RAL 7026 - Granite Gray
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#4F5250
RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#3B3C36
RAL 6015 - Black olive
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 404944.

#363F32
BS 06-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#3A4635
BS 16-C-39 - Green
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)


Paint color for Hex #404944

Here are the paint colors similar to 404944. 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 404944 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #404944 to Sherwin Williams

#424C44
Olympic Range (SW 7750)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#343B36
Jasper (SW 6216)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#4D5346
Forestwood (SW 7730)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 404944 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #404944 to PPG Paints

#3D4645
Dark As Night (PPG14-05)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#434B4F
Black Forest (PPG1012-7)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#50594F
Evergreen Boughs (PPG1129-7)
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#445055
Obsidian (PPG1035-7)
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 404944 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #404944 to Dunn-Edwards

#384543
Refined Green (DEA 181)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#4C5752
Black Spruce (DE 6308)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#474C4D
Black Lead (DE 6322)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#46554C
Huntington Woods (DET 538)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 404944 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #404944 to Valspar

#354140
Black Evergreen (5009-1)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#3C3E3C
Caviar (8006-4G)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#495954
Prehistoric (V100-6)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#2F3837
Forest Canopy (5010-1)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 404944 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #404944 to Benjamin Moore

#404343
Notre Dame (CSP-570)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#364042
Regent Green (2136-20)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#393D3C
Blacktop (2135-10)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#2F3E3E
Salamander (2050-10)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color 404944 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #404944 to Behr

#434442
Broadway (PPU18-20)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#515A52
Alpine Trail (N420-7)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#3E474C
Winter Way (PPU25-23)
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 404944 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #404944 to Farrow & Ball

#45494C
Railings (31)
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#454749
Off-Black (57)
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#505456
Hopper Head (305)
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)
#4A4949
Liquorice (CB10)
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#404944 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



404944
Shadow Gray*

494045
Quartz Gray*


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 #404944?

Color that best contrast with #404944 is #494045, color name is Quartz Gray*
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 #404944?

Complementary or Opposite color for #404944 is #494045, color name is Quartz Gray*.





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