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What color is 456D96?

The RGB color code for color number #456D96 is RGB(69, 109, 150). In the RGB color model, #456D96 has a red value of 69, a green value of 109, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 54.0% cyan, 27.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 41.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210.4° (degrees), 37.0 % saturation, and 42.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #456D96 has a hue of 210.4° (degrees), 54.0 % saturation and 58.8 % brightness/value.



Color 456D96 is cool or warm?

Color 456D96 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #456D96? (For interior and product design)

456D96 has an LRV of nearly 14. 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

#456D96

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of #456D96 with dark and light Color




Is #456D96 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 456D96 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 #456D96 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(69, 109, 150)
Red
69 (27.1%)
Green
109 (42.7%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
54.00%
Magenta
27.33%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
41.18%

HSL

HSL(210.37deg, 37.0 %, 42.9 %)

Hue
210.37°
Saturation
36.99 %.
Lightness
42.94 %.

RYB

RYB(67, 91, 143)
Red
67 (26.4%)
Yellow
91 (35.8%)
Blue
143 (56.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
210.37°
Saturation
54.00 %.
Brightness / Value
58.82 %.

HWB

H: 210.37°

W: 27.06 %

B: 41.18 %

XYZ

X : 13.43

Y : 14.4

Z : 30.93

YXY

Y1 : 14.4

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.25

CMY

C : 72.94%

M : 57.25%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 14.4 %

Munsell Color System

1.5PB 4.3/5.6

CIE-Lab

L : 44.81

A : -1.69

B : -26.63

CIE-Lch

L : 44.81

C : 26.68

H : 266.37

CIE-Luv

L : 44.81

U : -18.16

V : -38.49

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.95

A : -3.26

B : -21.75






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #456D96


Here are the colors similar to 456D96. 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.



#436B95
Queen Blue
ΔE - 0.76 (99.2% similar)
#306AC0
YInMn Blue
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#2072AF
Bice Blue
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#26619C
Lapis Lazuli
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 456D96.


#3E6991
PANTONE 2160 C
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#3A6AA6
PANTONE 10260 C
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#426DA9
PANTONE 7683 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#4D6995
PANTONE 2139 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 456D96.


#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#376B8C
RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#637D96
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 456D96.




Pantone TPX


Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to 456D96.


#5072A7
Blue Yonder
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 456D96.


#3876AB
BS 20-E-53 - Blue
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 456D96.






Paint color for Hex #456D96


Here are the paint colors similar to 456D96. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 456D96 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #456D96 to Dunn-Edwards


#466F97
Postwar Boom (DET 584)
ΔE - 0.81 (99.2% similar)
#3F6C8F
Rainy Lake (DE 5852)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#296A9D
The Blues (DE 5859)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#4470B0
Pacific Blues (DET 586)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color 456D96 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #456D96 to Behr


#3F6F98
National Anthem (M520-6)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#496F8E
Sailor'S Bay (M510-5)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#366FA6
Mega Blue (P520-6)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#546E91
Charter Blue (M530-6)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 456D96 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #456D96 to Benjamin Moore


#396998
Old Glory (811)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#4E719A
Nile Blue (CSP-560)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#40729C
Chicago Blues (804)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#3D74AC
Athens Blue (797)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 456D96 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #456D96 to Sherwin Williams


#4C6B8A
Revel Blue (SW 6530)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#4E739F
Lupine (SW 6810)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#506B84
Denim (SW 6523)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#516582
Luxe Blue (SW 6537)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 456D96 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #456D96 to PPG Paints


#356FAD
Nocturne Shade (PPG1244-6)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#326395
Teeny Bikini (PPG1162-6)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#4F6997
Blue Odyssey (PPG1166-6)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#286492
Starry Night (PPG1161-6)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 456D96 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #456D96 to Valspar


#28679E
In the Nick (8001-44F)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#58739B
Bedtime Story (4003-8B)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#2B63A0
Zydeco (V036-3)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#536984
Aurora Borealis (P037)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#456D96 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



456D96
Queen Blue*

966E45
Pale Brown*


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 #456D96?

Color that best contrast with #456D96 is #966E45, color name is Pale Brown*
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 #456D96?

Complementary or Opposite color for #456D96 is #966E45, color name is Pale Brown*.





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