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HEX 489EAE - #489EAE, RGB(72,158,174) Color


Color Name: Cadet Blue*
Hex Color Code: #489EAE
RGB Color Code: RGB(72, 158, 174)
CMYK Values*: 58.6%, 9.2%, 0.0%, 31.8%



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What color is 489EAE?

The RGB color code for color number #489EAE is RGB(72, 158, 174). In the RGB color model, #489EAE has a red value of 72, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 174. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 58.6% cyan, 9.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 189.4° (degrees), 41.5 % saturation, and 48.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #489EAE has a hue of 189.4° (degrees), 58.6 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.



Color 489EAE is cool or warm?

Color 489EAE is a cool color.



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

489EAE 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

#489EAE

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #489EAE with dark and light Color




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

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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(72, 158, 174)
Red
72 (28.2%)
Green
158 (62.0%)
Blue
174 (68.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
58.62%
Magenta
9.20%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
31.76%

HSL

HSL(189.41deg, 41.5 %, 48.2 %)

Hue
189.41°
Saturation
41.46 %.
Lightness
48.24 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 76, 112)
Red
37 (14.3%)
Yellow
76 (30.0%)
Blue
112 (43.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
189.41°
Saturation
58.62 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.

HWB

H: 189.41°

W: 28.24 %

B: 31.76 %

XYZ

X : 22.54

Y : 28.89

Z : 44.43

YXY

Y1 : 28.89

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 71.76%

M : 38.04%

Y : 31.76%


LRV

~ 28.9 %

Munsell Color System

10BG 6.0/6

CIE-Lab

L : 60.68

A : -21.04

B : -16.14

CIE-Lch

L : 60.68

C : 26.52

H : 217.48

CIE-Luv

L : 60.68

U : -35.35

V : -21.33

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.75

A : -19.2

B : -11.39






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #489EAE

Here are the colors similar to 489EAE. 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 - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#47ABCC
Maximum Blue
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)
#009DC4
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 489EAE.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 489EAE.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 489EAE.

#4F9FA6
PANTONE 2234 C
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#009CB6
PANTONE 2229 C
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#4C9CA2
PANTONE 10288 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#0099B2
PANTONE 2396 C
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 489EAE.

#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 489EAE.

#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #489EAE

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

#409CAC
Blue Lagoon (2054-40)
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#4D9CAE
Ash Blue (2057-40)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#569CA5
Blue Lake (2053-40)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#5598A9
Blue Toile (748)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints

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

#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#55A7B6
Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#26A5BA
Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#5E97A9
Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

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

#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#5796A1
Star City (DE 5767)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#1E98AE
Tropical Lagoon (DE 5781)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#189FAC
Riviera (DE 5753)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


Behr

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

#57A3B3
Explorer Blue (M470-5)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#55A0B7
North Pole Blue (M480-5A)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#2DA6BF
Gulf Waters (MQ4-52)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#1AA9C1
High Dive (P480-5)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

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

#34A3B6
Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#4DA6B2
Freshwater (SW 6774)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#5B96A2
Lakeshore (SW 6494)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

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

#4A9CA6
Gone Fishing (5004-8A)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#3DA1B8
Blue Nebula (8002-40E)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#5F9FAF
Blue Chiffon (V068-4)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 489EAE similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #489EAE to Farrow & Ball

#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#889B9B
Oval Room Blue (85)
ΔE - 12.69 (87.3% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 13.00 (87.0% similar)
#90A3A6
Sardine (CB08)
ΔE - 13.06 (86.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#489EAE 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



489EAE
Cadet Blue*

AE5848
Redwood*


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 #489EAE?

Color that best contrast with #489EAE is #AE5848, color name is Redwood*
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 #489EAE?

Complementary or Opposite color for #489EAE is #AE5848, color name is Redwood*.





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