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What color is 489B97?

The RGB color code for color number #489B97 is RGB(72, 155, 151). In the RGB color model, #489B97 has a red value of 72, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 53.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.6% yellow, and 39.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 177.1° (degrees), 36.6 % saturation, and 44.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #489B97 has a hue of 177.1° (degrees), 53.5 % saturation and 60.8 % brightness/value.



Color 489B97 is cool or warm?

Color 489B97 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #489B97? (For interior and product design)

489B97 has an LRV of nearly 27. 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

#489B97

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #489B97 with dark and light Color




Is #489B97 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 489B97 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 #489B97 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(72, 155, 151)
Red
72 (28.2%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
53.55%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.58%
Key
39.22%

HSL

HSL(177.11deg, 36.6 %, 44.5 %)

Hue
177.11°
Saturation
36.56 %.
Lightness
44.51 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 96, 115)
Red
46 (18.0%)
Yellow
96 (37.6%)
Blue
115 (45.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
177.11°
Saturation
53.55 %.
Brightness / Value
60.78 %.

HWB

H: 177.11°

W: 28.24 %

B: 39.22 %

XYZ

X : 19.98

Y : 27.05

Z : 33.45

YXY

Y1 : 27.05

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 71.76%

M : 39.22%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 27.1 %

Munsell Color System

3.8BG 5.7/5.8

CIE-Lab

L : 59.02

A : -26.09

B : -5.59

CIE-Lch

L : 59.02

C : 26.68

H : 192.1

CIE-Luv

L : 59.02

U : -35.25

V : -4.26

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.01

A : -22.46

B : -1.72






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #489B97


Here are the colors similar to 489B97. 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 - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#00A59C
Blue Green (Munsell)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#5DA493
Polished Pine
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#008B8B
Dark Cyan
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 489B97.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 489B97.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 489B97.


#41978D
PANTONE 8283 C
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#259490
PANTONE 2461 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#2B999E
PANTONE 10289 C
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#4C9CA2
PANTONE 10288 C
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 489B97.


#03978E
BS 18-E-51 - Mermaid
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#559587
BS 18-D-43 - Dresden Blue
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#028A82
BS 18-E-53 - Cobalt Blue
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 489B97.


#058B8C
RAL 5018 - Turquoise Blue
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)
#46877F
RAL 6033 - Mint Turquoise
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #489B97


Here are the paint colors similar to 489B97. 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 489B97 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #489B97 to Benjamin Moore


#3F9793
Soft Spruce (671)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#499EA1
Blue Spa (2052-40)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#2C9BA1
San Jose Blue (741)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#629FA0
Majestic Blue (2051-40)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 489B97 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #489B97 to PPG Paints


#57A1A0
Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#2B9890
Azure Tide (PPG1231-6)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#1A9597
Sea Fantasy (PPG1234-6)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#609D91
Treasure Isle (PPG1141-5)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 489B97 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #489B97 to Valspar


#3D979B
Tidal Teal (5006-8B)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#39918E
Dreamy Teal (5007-8B)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#019692
Lights at Sea (V028-3)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#4AABA6
Twilight Meadow (5007-8A)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 489B97 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #489B97 to Behr


#4A9FA3
Aqua Fresco (M460-5)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#63A39C
Aqua Rapids (M450-5)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#659B97
Semi-Precious (MQ6-06)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#5E9EA0
Bali Bliss (PPU13-05)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 489B97 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #489B97 to Dunn-Edwards


#00968F
Reef Encounter (DE 5733)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#4BA4A9
Montego Bay (DE 5739)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#61A9A5
Veranda (DET 543)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#5DA99F
Dragon Bay (DE 5725)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 489B97 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #489B97 to Sherwin Williams


#5C9598
Cloudburst (SW 6487)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#61A89D
Rivulet (SW 6760)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#3AA9AE
Aquarium (SW 6767)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#019196
Splashy (SW 6942)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#489B97 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



489B97
Cadet Blue*

9B484C
Smokey Topaz (Vermilion 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 #489B97?

Color that best contrast with #489B97 is #9B484C, color name is Smokey Topaz (Vermilion 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 #489B97?

Complementary or Opposite color for #489B97 is #9B484C, color name is Smokey Topaz (Vermilion Brown)*.





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