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What color is 487E98?

The RGB color code for color number #487E98 is RGB(72, 126, 152). In the RGB color model, #487E98 has a red value of 72, a green value of 126, and a blue value of 152. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 52.6% cyan, 17.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 40.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 199.5° (degrees), 35.7 % saturation, and 43.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #487E98 has a hue of 199.5° (degrees), 52.6 % saturation and 59.6 % brightness/value.



Color 487E98 is cool or warm?

Color 487E98 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #487E98? (For interior and product design)

487E98 has an LRV of nearly 19. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#487E98

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of #487E98 with dark and light Color




Is #487E98 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 487E98 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 #487E98 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(72, 126, 152)
Red
72 (28.2%)
Green
126 (49.4%)
Blue
152 (59.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
52.63%
Magenta
17.11%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
40.39%

HSL

HSL(199.5deg, 35.7 %, 43.9 %)

Hue
199.5°
Saturation
35.71 %.
Lightness
43.92 %.

RYB

RYB(59, 91, 132)
Red
59 (23.1%)
Yellow
91 (35.7%)
Blue
132 (51.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
199.5°
Saturation
52.63 %.
Brightness / Value
59.61 %.

HWB

H: 199.5°

W: 28.24 %

B: 40.39 %

XYZ

X : 15.8

Y : 18.57

Z : 32.46

YXY

Y1 : 18.57

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 71.76%

M : 50.59%

Y : 40.39%


LRV

~ 18.6 %

Munsell Color System

5.2B 4.9/4.8

CIE-Lab

L : 50.18

A : -10.31

B : -19.5

CIE-Lch

L : 50.18

C : 22.06

H : 242.13

CIE-Luv

L : 50.18

U : -23.79

V : -27.2

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.09

A : -9.95

B : -14.5






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #487E98


Here are the colors similar to 487E98. 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.



#367588
Teal Blue
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#007BA7
Cerulean
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#5D8AA8
Air Force Blue (RAF)
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)
#007791
Duck Blue
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 487E98.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 487E98.


#51829E
PANTONE 8202 C
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#387F97
PANTONE 4158 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#277DA1
PANTONE 2454 C
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#41748D
PANTONE 7698 C
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 487E98.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 487E98.


#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)
#007CB0
RAL 5015 - Sky Blue
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)
#637D96
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)
#376B8C
RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 487E98.


#486D7C
BS 18-C-37 - Blue
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)
#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)
#3876AB
BS 20-E-53 - Blue
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)
#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #487E98


Here are the paint colors similar to 487E98. 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 487E98 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #487E98 to Valspar


#43809F
Cornwall (8002-43E)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#3F7993
Sea Swirl (M260)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#3481A1
Blue China (5001-8B)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#497A8D
Peacock Blues (8003-41E)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 487E98 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #487E98 to Benjamin Moore


#3C829F
Randolph Blue (CW-615)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#4E7F92
Fiji (AF-525)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#517C8E
Azurite (CW-670)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#527687
Schooner (AF-520)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 487E98 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #487E98 to Behr


#50859E
Jay Bird (S490-5)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#5285A4
Hemisphere (M500-4)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#2D7E96
Valley Of Glaciers (M480-6)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#0084A6
Tibetan Turquoise (MQ4-53)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 487E98 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #487E98 to Dunn-Edwards


#5187A0
Raging Tide (DE 5809)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#3C768A
English River (DE 5789)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#527585
San Miguel Blue (DET 569)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#5588AB
Blueberry Muffin (DE 5851)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 487E98 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #487E98 to PPG Paints


#507B9A
Stormy Ridge (PPG1159-5)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#53778F
Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#2282A8
Blue Paisley (PPG1238-6)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#347699
Cosmic Dust (PPG1157-6)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 487E98 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #487E98 to Sherwin Williams


#3E758A
Turkish Tile (SW 7610)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#5389A1
Secure Blue (SW 6508)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#43718B
Down Pour (SW 6516)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#017CA7
Blue Plate (SW 6796)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#487E98 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



487E98
Teal Blue*

986248
Pecan 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 #487E98?

Color that best contrast with #487E98 is #986248, color name is Pecan 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 #487E98?

Complementary or Opposite color for #487E98 is #986248, color name is Pecan Brown*.





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