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HEX 479BB3 - #479BB3, RGB(71,155,179) Color


Color Name: Pacific Blue*
Hex Color Code: #479BB3
RGB Color Code: RGB(71, 155, 179)
CMYK Values*: 60.3%, 13.4%, 0.0%, 29.8%



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What color is 479BB3?

The RGB color code for color number #479BB3 is RGB(71, 155, 179). In the RGB color model, #479BB3 has a red value of 71, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 60.3% cyan, 13.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 193.3° (degrees), 43.2 % saturation, and 49.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #479BB3 has a hue of 193.3° (degrees), 60.3 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color 479BB3 is cool or warm?

Color 479BB3 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #479BB3? (For interior and product design)

479BB3 has an LRV of nearly 28. 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.



Dark Color

#479BB3

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #479BB3 with dark and light Color




Is #479BB3 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 479BB3 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 #479BB3 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(71, 155, 179)
Red
71 (27.8%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
179 (70.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
60.34%
Magenta
13.41%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(193.33deg, 43.2 %, 49.0 %)

Hue
193.33°
Saturation
43.20 %.
Lightness
49.02 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 72, 114)
Red
36 (14.1%)
Yellow
72 (28.2%)
Blue
114 (44.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
193.33°
Saturation
60.34 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 193.33°

W: 27.84 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 22.46

Y : 28.04

Z : 46.88

YXY

Y1 : 28.04

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 72.16%

M : 39.22%

Y : 29.80%


LRV

~ 28 %

Munsell Color System

2.8B 5.8/5.9

CIE-Lab

L : 59.92

A : -18.15

B : -20.12

CIE-Lch

L : 59.92

C : 27.09

H : 227.95

CIE-Luv

L : 59.92

U : -34.22

V : -28.04

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.95

A : -16.96

B : -15.42






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #479BB3

Here are the colors similar to 479BB3. 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.

#009DC4
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#47ABCC
Maximum Blue
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#1DACD6
Bright Cerulean
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 479BB3.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 479BB3.

#4298B5
PANTONE 7459 C
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#009CBD
PANTONE 7703 C
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#009CB6
PANTONE 2229 C
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#009EC0
PANTONE 3551 C
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 479BB3.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 479BB3.

#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 479BB3.

#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #479BB3

Here are the paint colors similar to 479BB3. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 479BB3 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #479BB3 to Benjamin Moore

#419AB7
Cool Blue (2058-40)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#4D9CAE
Ash Blue (2057-40)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#5598A9
Blue Toile (748)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#5D9FB6
Palace Blue (CW-605)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 479BB3 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #479BB3 to Behr

#55A0B7
North Pole Blue (M480-5A)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#57A3B3
Explorer Blue (M470-5)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#2DA6BF
Gulf Waters (MQ4-52)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#00A0C6
Yucatan (P490-5)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 479BB3 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #479BB3 to Valspar

#3DA1B8
Blue Nebula (8002-40E)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#3F9FC2
Rolling Sea (5001-10B)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#5993A3
My Skiff (V104-4)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#0195B7
Pool Party (5002-10B)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 479BB3 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #479BB3 to PPG Paints

#5E97A9
Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#5397B7
Hush-A-Bye (PPG1238-5)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#26A5BA
Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 479BB3 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #479BB3 to Dunn-Edwards

#1E98AE
Tropical Lagoon (DE 5781)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#508FA2
Aegean Sea (DE 5788)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#69A4B9
Pacific Palisade (DE 5787)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#5796A1
Star City (DE 5767)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 479BB3 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #479BB3 to Sherwin Williams

#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#289EC4
Major Blue (SW 6795)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#34A3B6
Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#5B92A2
Manitou Blue (SW 6501)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 479BB3 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #479BB3 to Farrow & Ball

#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 10.72 (89.3% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 12.10 (87.9% similar)
#889B9B
Oval Room Blue (85)
ΔE - 13.12 (86.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#479BB3 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



479BB3
Pacific Blue*

B35F47
Dark Coral*


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 #479BB3?

Color that best contrast with #479BB3 is #B35F47, color name is Dark Coral*
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 #479BB3?

Complementary or Opposite color for #479BB3 is #B35F47, color name is Dark Coral*.





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