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What color is 42796C?

The RGB color code for color number #42796C is RGB(66, 121, 108). In the RGB color model, #42796C has a red value of 66, a green value of 121, and a blue value of 108. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 45.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 10.7% yellow, and 52.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 165.8° (degrees), 29.4 % saturation, and 36.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #42796C has a hue of 165.8° (degrees), 45.5 % saturation and 47.5 % brightness/value.



Color 42796C is cool or warm?

Color 42796C is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #42796C? (For interior and product design)

42796C has an LRV of nearly 16. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#42796C

Light Color


Compare LRV 16 of #42796C with dark and light Color




Is #42796C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 42796C 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 #42796C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(66, 121, 108)
Red
66 (25.9%)
Green
121 (47.5%)
Blue
108 (42.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
45.45%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
10.74%
Key
52.55%

HSL

HSL(165.82deg, 29.4 %, 36.7 %)

Hue
165.82°
Saturation
29.41 %.
Lightness
36.67 %.

RYB

RYB(82, 129, 139)
Red
82 (32.1%)
Yellow
129 (50.6%)
Blue
139 (54.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
165.82°
Saturation
45.45 %.
Brightness / Value
47.45 %.

HWB

H: 165.82°

W: 25.88 %

B: 52.55 %

XYZ

X : 11.79

Y : 15.92

Z : 16.64

YXY

Y1 : 15.92

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 74.12%

M : 52.55%

Y : 57.65%


LRV

~ 15.9 %

Munsell Color System

8.1G 4.5/4.6

CIE-Lab

L : 46.86

A : -21.6

B : 1.46

CIE-Lch

L : 46.86

C : 21.65

H : 176.13

CIE-Luv

L : 46.86

U : -24.89

V : 5.14

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.89

A : -17.06

B : 3.2






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #42796C


Here are the colors similar to 42796C. 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.



#49796B
Hooker's Green
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#40826D
Viridian
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#01796F
Pine Green
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)
#56887D
Wintergreen Dream
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 42796C.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 42796C.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 42796C.


#507F70
PANTONE 625 C
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#417671
PANTONE 4166 C
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#297974
PANTONE 8264 C
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#1C8073
PANTONE 4164 C
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 42796C.


#3C7460
RAL 6000 - Patina Green
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#46877F
RAL 6033 - Mint Turquoise
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#007577
RAL 5021 - Water Blue
ΔE - 7.95 (92.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 42796C.


#3D6C62
BS 18-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #42796C


Here are the paint colors similar to 42796C. 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.


Valspar

Hex color 42796C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #42796C to Valspar


#3E786D
Aussie Surf (V064-5)
ΔE - 1.05 (98.9% similar)
#427764
Leaping Lizard (V063-5)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#2D7870
Amazon Drift (V065-5)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#4F7569
Idyllic Island (P063)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 42796C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #42796C to Dunn-Edwards


#3A7968
Pine Needle (DE 5706)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#33746B
Imperial Dynasty (DE 5727)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#577A6C
Stately Stems (DE 5712)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#007765
Teal Waters (DEA 131)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 42796C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #42796C to Benjamin Moore


#407465
Steamed Spinach (643)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#3B7E6F
Highlands Green (650)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#367262
Deep Sea (623)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#34816F
Green Gables (2041-30)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 42796C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #42796C to PPG Paints


#477266
Christmas Ivy (PPG1138-6)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#2B7B66
Pinehurst (PPG1140-6)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#4C726B
Smoky Emerald (PPG1143-6)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#45867C
Carlisle (PPG1141-6)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color 42796C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #42796C to Behr


#43817A
Bubble Turquoise (M450-6)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#537F6C
Park Bench (M430-6)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#297F6D
Mermaid Sea (P440-7)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#5D7F74
Trellis Vine (M440-6)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 42796C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #42796C to Sherwin Williams


#547867
Kendal Green (SW 6467)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#476F65
Raging Sea (SW 6474)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#368976
Ionian (SW 6754)
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)
#518682
Lagoon (SW 6480)
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#42796C 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



42796C
Hooker's Green*

79424F
Deep 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 #42796C?

Color that best contrast with #42796C is #79424F, color name is Deep 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 #42796C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #42796C is #79424F, color name is Deep Ruby*.





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