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HEX 495357 - #495357, RGB(73,83,87) Color


Color Name: Davy's gray*
Hex Color Code: #495357
RGB Color Code: RGB(73, 83, 87)
CMYK Values*: 16.1%, 4.6%, 0.0%, 65.9%



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What color is 495357?

The RGB color code for color number #495357 is RGB(73, 83, 87). In the RGB color model, #495357 has a red value of 73, a green value of 83, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.1% cyan, 4.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 65.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 197.1° (degrees), 8.7 % saturation, and 31.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #495357 has a hue of 197.1° (degrees), 16.1 % saturation and 34.1 % brightness/value.



Color 495357 is cool or warm?

Color 495357 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #495357? (For interior and product design)

495357 has an LRV of nearly 8. By LRV value, it is a 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.



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#495357

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of #495357 with dark and light Color




Is #495357 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 495357 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 #495357 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(73, 83, 87)
Red
73 (28.6%)
Green
83 (32.5%)
Blue
87 (34.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
16.09%
Magenta
4.60%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
65.88%

HSL

HSL(197.14deg, 8.7 %, 31.4 %)

Hue
197.14°
Saturation
8.75 %.
Lightness
31.37 %.

RYB

RYB(119, 137, 154)
Red
119 (46.5%)
Yellow
137 (53.6%)
Blue
154 (60.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
197.14°
Saturation
16.09 %.
Brightness / Value
34.12 %.

HWB

H: 197.14°

W: 28.63 %

B: 65.88 %

XYZ

X : 7.56

Y : 8.29

Z : 10.22

YXY

Y1 : 8.29

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 71.37%

M : 67.45%

Y : 65.88%


LRV

~ 8.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.8BG 3.3/1

CIE-Lab

L : 34.58

A : -2.98

B : -3.68

CIE-Lch

L : 34.58

C : 4.74

H : 230.94

CIE-Luv

L : 34.58

U : -5.31

V : -4.21

Hunter-Lab

L : 28.79

A : -3.52

B : -0.89






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #495357

Here are the colors similar to 495357. 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.

#555555
Davy's gray
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#4C5866
Marengo
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#36454F
Charcoal
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#3F3F3F
Shadow Gray
ΔE - 8.03 (92.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 495357.

#4E5458
PANTONE 10392 C
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#505759
PANTONE 445 C
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#54585A
PANTONE 425 C
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#53565A
PANTONE Cool Gray 11 C
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 495357.

#52595D
RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#4F5358
RAL 7015 - Slate Gray
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#575D5E
RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#4F5250
RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 495357.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 495357.

#4D4E51
BS 02-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#4B5966
BS 20-D-45 - Maritime
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#3D4D5A
BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 495357.



Paint color for Hex #495357

Here are the paint colors similar to 495357. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color 495357 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #495357 to PPG Paints

#445055
Obsidian (PPG1035-7)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#445056
High Salute (PPG1039-7)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#48545D
Soothing Sapphire (PPG10-09)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#434B4F
Black Forest (PPG1012-7)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 495357 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #495357 to Benjamin Moore

#434E52
Lead Gray (2131-30)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#414F57
Brush Blue (CW-675)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#525A60
Deep Secret (CSP-625)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#52565A
Deep Space (2125-20)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 495357 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #495357 to Valspar

#4B565D
Plot Twist (8006-8F)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#4F5556
To the Tarmac (V116-3)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#4D565F
Dark and Stormy Night (M358)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#3D4B54
Night View (4007-4C)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color 495357 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #495357 to Behr

#4A585F
Undersea (S470-7)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#4C565E
Midnight Blue (N480-7)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#4E5152
Satin Black (PPU26-01)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#4F5152
Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 495357 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #495357 to Farrow & Ball

#505456
Hopper Head (305)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#3F4D57
Hague Blue (30)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#45494C
Railings (31)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#454749
Off-Black (57)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 495357 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #495357 to Dunn-Edwards

#474C4D
Black Lead (DE 6322)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#515B62
Novelty Navy (DE 6335)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#43535E
Nightfall (DE 5804)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#444D56
Deepest Sea (DE 5825)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 495357 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #495357 to Sherwin Williams

#3D484C
Mount Etna (SW 7625)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#3E4B54
Sea Serpent (SW 7615)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#44484D
Cyberspace (SW 7076)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#484C49
Rock Bottom (SW 7062)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#495357 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



495357
Davy's gray*

574D49
Wenge*


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 #495357?

Color that best contrast with #495357 is #574D49, color name is Wenge*
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 #495357?

Complementary or Opposite color for #495357 is #574D49, color name is Wenge*.





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