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HEX 46A8AF - #46A8AF, RGB(70,168,175) Color


Color Name: Cadet Blue*
Hex Color Code: #46A8AF
RGB Color Code: RGB(70, 168, 175)
CMYK Values*: 60.0%, 4.0%, 0.0%, 31.4%



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What color is 46A8AF?

The RGB color code for color number #46A8AF is RGB(70, 168, 175). In the RGB color model, #46A8AF has a red value of 70, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 175. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 60.0% cyan, 4.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 31.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 184° (degrees), 42.9 % saturation, and 48.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #46A8AF has a hue of 184° (degrees), 60.0 % saturation and 68.6 % brightness/value.



Color 46A8AF is cool or warm?

Color 46A8AF is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #46A8AF? (For interior and product design)

46A8AF has an LRV of nearly 32. 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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Is #46A8AF Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 46A8AF 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 #46A8AF color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(70, 168, 175)
Red
70 (27.5%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
175 (68.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
60.00%
Magenta
4.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
31.37%

HSL

HSL(184deg, 42.9 %, 48.0 %)

Hue
184°
Saturation
42.86 %.
Lightness
48.04 %.

RYB

RYB(32, 77, 107)
Red
32 (12.7%)
Yellow
77 (30.2%)
Blue
107 (41.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
184°
Saturation
60.00 %.
Brightness / Value
68.63 %.

HWB

H: 184°

W: 27.45 %

B: 31.37 %

XYZ

X : 24.27

Y : 32.4

Z : 45.53

YXY

Y1 : 32.4

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 72.55%

M : 34.12%

Y : 31.37%


LRV

~ 32.4 %

Munsell Color System

7.1BG 6.2/6.4

CIE-Lab

L : 63.67

A : -26.23

B : -12.19

CIE-Lch

L : 63.67

C : 28.92

H : 204.93

CIE-Luv

L : 63.67

U : -39.56

V : -14.52

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.92

A : -23.52

B : -7.58






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #46A8AF

Here are the colors similar to 46A8AF. 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 - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#43B3AE
Verdigris
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#20B2AA
Light Sea Green
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)
#30BFBF
Maximum Blue Green
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 46A8AF.

#58A7AF
PANTONE 2233 C
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#4F9FA6
PANTONE 2234 C
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#00B0B9
PANTONE 7466 C
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#4C9CA2
PANTONE 10288 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 46A8AF.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 46A8AF.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 46A8AF.

#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #46A8AF

Here are the paint colors similar to 46A8AF. 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 46A8AF similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #46A8AF to Dunn-Edwards

#4BA4A9
Montego Bay (DE 5739)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#189FAC
Riviera (DE 5753)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#61A9A5
Veranda (DET 543)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 46A8AF similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #46A8AF to Sherwin Williams

#3AA9AE
Aquarium (SW 6767)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#4DA6B2
Freshwater (SW 6774)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#01B0BB
Calypso (SW 6950)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#7BB1B2
Reflecting Pool (SW 6486)
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 46A8AF similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #46A8AF to Behr

#4A9FA3
Aqua Fresco (M460-5)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#1CADBA
Placid Sea (P470-5)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#00AAAC
Fiji (P460-5)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#5E9EA0
Bali Bliss (PPU13-05)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 46A8AF similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #46A8AF to Benjamin Moore

#18AFBB
Cool Aqua (2056-40)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#3AA9A9
Palm Coast Teal (733)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#61ACAE
Peacock Blue (2049-40)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#499EA1
Blue Spa (2052-40)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 46A8AF similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #46A8AF to PPG Paints

#57A1A0
Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#55A7B6
Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#4FB3B3
Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#3FBABD
Montego Bay (PPG1233-6)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 46A8AF similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #46A8AF to Valspar

#4A9CA6
Gone Fishing (5004-8A)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#30B6BF
Utopia Beckons (V029-2)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#4AABA6
Twilight Meadow (5007-8A)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 46A8AF similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #46A8AF to Farrow & Ball

#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#96AFAC
Dix Blue (82)
ΔE - 13.07 (86.9% similar)
#889B9B
Oval Room Blue (85)
ΔE - 13.79 (86.2% similar)
#A0C5CA
Blue Ground (210)
ΔE - 13.90 (86.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#46A8AF 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



46A8AF
Cadet Blue*

AF4D46
Deep Chestnut*


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 #46A8AF?

Color that best contrast with #46A8AF is #AF4D46, color name is Deep Chestnut*
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 #46A8AF?

Complementary or Opposite color for #46A8AF is #AF4D46, color name is Deep Chestnut*.





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