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What color is 479EBB?

The RGB color code for color number #479EBB is RGB(71, 158, 187). In the RGB color model, #479EBB has a red value of 71, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 187. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 62.0% cyan, 15.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 195° (degrees), 46.0 % saturation, and 50.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #479EBB has a hue of 195° (degrees), 62.0 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color 479EBB is cool or warm?

Color 479EBB is a cool color.



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

479EBB has an LRV of nearly 29. 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

#479EBB

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #479EBB with dark and light Color




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

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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(71, 158, 187)
Red
71 (27.8%)
Green
158 (62.0%)
Blue
187 (73.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
62.03%
Magenta
15.51%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(195deg, 46.0 %, 50.6 %)

Hue
195°
Saturation
46.03 %.
Lightness
50.59 %.

RYB

RYB(32, 65, 112)
Red
32 (12.5%)
Yellow
65 (25.6%)
Blue
112 (43.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
195°
Saturation
62.03 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 195°

W: 27.84 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 23.8

Y : 29.38

Z : 51.43

YXY

Y1 : 29.38

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 72.16%

M : 38.04%

Y : 26.67%


LRV

~ 29.4 %

Munsell Color System

3.9B 6.0/6.3

CIE-Lab

L : 61.12

A : -17.27

B : -22.8

CIE-Lch

L : 61.12

C : 28.6

H : 232.85

CIE-Luv

L : 61.12

U : -34.98

V : -32.58

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.2

A : -16.5

B : -18.31






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #479EBB


Here are the colors similar to 479EBB. 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 - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#47ABCC
Maximum Blue
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#1DACD6
Bright Cerulean
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 479EBB.


#4298B5
PANTONE 7459 C
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#009EC0
PANTONE 3551 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#009CBD
PANTONE 7703 C
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#48A9C5
PANTONE 7702 C
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 479EBB.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 479EBB.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 479EBB.


#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 479EBB.


#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #479EBB


Here are the paint colors similar to 479EBB. 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 479EBB similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #479EBB to Benjamin Moore


#419AB7
Cool Blue (2058-40)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
#1FA0C1
Dream I Can Fly (769)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#5D9FB6
Palace Blue (CW-605)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#17A1C8
Yosemite Blue (2059-40)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)


Valspar

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


#3F9FC2
Rolling Sea (5001-10B)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#3DA1B8
Blue Nebula (8002-40E)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#2AAACA
Ocean Sigh (5002-10A)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#0195B7
Pool Party (5002-10B)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Behr

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


#55A0B7
North Pole Blue (M480-5A)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#00A0C6
Yucatan (P490-5)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#2DA6BF
Gulf Waters (MQ4-52)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#679BB3
Yacht Blue (S490-4)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

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


#289EC4
Major Blue (SW 6795)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#5A9EC0
Jacaranda (SW 6802)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#34A3B6
Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

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


#5397B7
Hush-A-Bye (PPG1238-5)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#5E97A9
Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#48A8D0
Mystic Blue (PPG1237-5)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#26A5BA
Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

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


#69A4B9
Pacific Palisade (DE 5787)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#56ACCA
Frozen Wave (DE 5829)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#689DB7
Lake Lucerne (DE 5808)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#1E98AE
Tropical Lagoon (DE 5781)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#479EBB 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



479EBB
Pacific Blue*

BB6447
Copper Red*


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 #479EBB?

Color that best contrast with #479EBB is #BB6447, color name is Copper Red*
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 #479EBB?

Complementary or Opposite color for #479EBB is #BB6447, color name is Copper Red*.





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