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HEX 449A9E - #449A9E, RGB(68,154,158) Color


Color Name: Cadet Blue*
Hex Color Code: #449A9E
RGB Color Code: RGB(68, 154, 158)
CMYK Values*: 57.0%, 2.5%, 0.0%, 38.0%



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What color is 449A9E?

The RGB color code for color number #449A9E is RGB(68, 154, 158). In the RGB color model, #449A9E has a red value of 68, a green value of 154, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 57.0% cyan, 2.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 182.7° (degrees), 39.8 % saturation, and 44.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #449A9E has a hue of 182.7° (degrees), 57.0 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.



Color 449A9E is cool or warm?

Color 449A9E is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #449A9E? (For interior and product design)

449A9E 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.



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#449A9E

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Compare LRV 27 of #449A9E with dark and light Color




Is #449A9E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 449A9E 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 #449A9E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(68, 154, 158)
Red
68 (26.7%)
Green
154 (60.4%)
Blue
158 (62.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
56.96%
Magenta
2.53%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
38.04%

HSL

HSL(182.67deg, 39.8 %, 44.3 %)

Hue
182.67°
Saturation
39.82 %.
Lightness
44.31 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 90, 117)
Red
44 (17.1%)
Yellow
90 (35.5%)
Blue
117 (46.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
182.67°
Saturation
56.96 %.
Brightness / Value
61.96 %.

HWB

H: 182.67°

W: 26.67 %

B: 38.04 %

XYZ

X : 20.11

Y : 26.81

Z : 36.46

YXY

Y1 : 26.81

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 73.33%

M : 39.61%

Y : 38.04%


LRV

~ 26.8 %

Munsell Color System

6.4BG 5.7/5.8

CIE-Lab

L : 58.8

A : -24.46

B : -9.93

CIE-Lch

L : 58.8

C : 26.39

H : 202.09

CIE-Luv

L : 58.8

U : -35.56

V : -11.07

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.78

A : -21.28

B : -5.51






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #449A9E

Here are the colors similar to 449A9E. 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.

#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#008B8B
Dark Cyan
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)
#00A59C
Blue Green (Munsell)
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)
#5F8A8B
Steel Teal
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 449A9E.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 449A9E.

#4C9CA2
PANTONE 10288 C
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#2B999E
PANTONE 10289 C
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#4F9FA6
PANTONE 2234 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#2C9199
PANTONE 2236 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 449A9E.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 449A9E.

#058B8C
RAL 5018 - Turquoise Blue
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 449A9E.

#03978E
BS 18-E-51 - Mermaid
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#559587
BS 18-D-43 - Dresden Blue
ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #449A9E

Here are the paint colors similar to 449A9E. 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 449A9E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #449A9E to Valspar

#3D979B
Tidal Teal (5006-8B)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#4A9CA6
Gone Fishing (5004-8A)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#019BA4
Blue Bolero (P066)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#39918E
Dreamy Teal (5007-8B)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 449A9E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #449A9E to Benjamin Moore

#499EA1
Blue Spa (2052-40)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#2C9BA1
San Jose Blue (741)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#569CA5
Blue Lake (2053-40)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#3F9793
Soft Spruce (671)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 449A9E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #449A9E to Behr

#4A9FA3
Aqua Fresco (M460-5)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#139BA2
Island Dream (MQ4-20)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#5E9EA0
Bali Bliss (PPU13-05)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#009494
Paradise Landscape (P460-6)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 449A9E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #449A9E to Dunn-Edwards

#4BA4A9
Montego Bay (DE 5739)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#189FAC
Riviera (DE 5753)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#5796A1
Star City (DE 5767)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 449A9E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #449A9E to PPG Paints

#57A1A0
Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#009A9E
Riviera Paradise (PPG1233-7)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#1A9597
Sea Fantasy (PPG1234-6)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 449A9E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #449A9E to Sherwin Williams

#5C9598
Cloudburst (SW 6487)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#3AA9AE
Aquarium (SW 6767)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#019196
Splashy (SW 6942)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#4DA6B2
Freshwater (SW 6774)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 449A9E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #449A9E to Farrow & Ball

#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)
#889B9B
Oval Room Blue (85)
ΔE - 13.23 (86.8% similar)
#96AFAC
Dix Blue (82)
ΔE - 14.23 (85.8% similar)
#90A3A6
Sardine (CB08)
ΔE - 14.43 (85.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#449A9E 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



449A9E
Cadet Blue*

9E4844
Middle Red Purple*


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 #449A9E?

Color that best contrast with #449A9E is #9E4844, color name is Middle Red Purple*
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 #449A9E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #449A9E is #9E4844, color name is Middle Red Purple*.





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