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What color is 496568?

The RGB color code for color number #496568 is RGB(73, 101, 104). In the RGB color model, #496568 has a red value of 73, a green value of 101, and a blue value of 104. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.8% cyan, 2.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 59.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 185.8° (degrees), 17.5 % saturation, and 34.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #496568 has a hue of 185.8° (degrees), 29.8 % saturation and 40.8 % brightness/value.



Color 496568 is cool or warm?

Color 496568 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #496568? (For interior and product design)

496568 has an LRV of nearly 12. 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.



Dark Color

#496568

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of #496568 with dark and light Color




Is #496568 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 496568 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 #496568 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(73, 101, 104)
Red
73 (28.6%)
Green
101 (39.6%)
Blue
104 (40.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
29.81%
Magenta
2.88%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
59.22%

HSL

HSL(185.81deg, 17.5 %, 34.7 %)

Hue
185.81°
Saturation
17.51 %.
Lightness
34.71 %.

RYB

RYB(97, 126, 145)
Red
97 (37.9%)
Yellow
126 (49.6%)
Blue
145 (56.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
185.81°
Saturation
29.81 %.
Brightness / Value
40.78 %.

HWB

H: 185.81°

W: 28.63 %

B: 59.22 %

XYZ

X : 9.9

Y : 11.72

Z : 14.84

YXY

Y1 : 11.72

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 71.37%

M : 60.39%

Y : 59.22%


LRV

~ 11.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.9BG 3.9/2.6

CIE-Lab

L : 40.77

A : -9.46

B : -5.04

CIE-Lch

L : 40.77

C : 10.71

H : 208.03

CIE-Luv

L : 40.77

U : -13.71

V : -5.37

Hunter-Lab

L : 34.24

A : -8.31

B : -1.73






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #496568


Here are the colors similar to 496568. 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.



#536872
Cadet
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#5E716A
Gray Green
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)
#4D5D53
Feldgrau
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)
#2F4F4F
Dark Slate Gray
ΔE - 8.29 (91.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 496568.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 496568.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 496568.


#435D5B
PANTONE 4188 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#576361
PANTONE 4194 C
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#3E5D58
PANTONE 5477 C
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#3F6C7D
PANTONE 2180 C
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 496568.


#486D7C
BS 18-C-37 - Blue
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 496568.


#5B686D
RAL 7031 - Blue Gray
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #496568


Here are the paint colors similar to 496568. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 496568 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #496568 to Dunn-Edwards


#50676B
Iron Creek (DE 5775)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#586E75
Moody Blues (DET 590)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#445956
Loch Ness (DE 5748)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#52706C
Stone Bridge (DE 5747)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 496568 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #496568 to Benjamin Moore


#44646D
Stained Glass (CSP-685)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#4E6C6B
Polished Slate (713)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#3D585B
Olympus Green (679)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#55656B
Nocturnal Gray (2135-30)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 496568 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #496568 to Sherwin Williams


#47626A
Tempe Star (SW 6229)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#376167
Deep Sea Dive (SW 7618)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#536872
Waterloo (SW 9141)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 496568 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #496568 to PPG Paints


#4A6871
Azalea Leaf (PPG1149-6)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#576B6B
Juniper Berry (PPG1145-6)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#455C59
Antique Slate (PPG13-29)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#526771
Silent Night (PPG1153-6)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 496568 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #496568 to Behr


#455D65
Observatory (PPU13-19)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#495D5A
Silken Pine (N430-7)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#51645F
Blue Fir (S430-7)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#3D5758
Abysse (PPU12-01)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 496568 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #496568 to Valspar


#556F77
Ol' Blue Eyes (V105-5)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#59686C
Relaxed Navy (5001-2B)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#586C74
Flannel Gray (8004-38F)
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#57726E
September Sea (M322)
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#496568 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



496568
Cadet*

684C49
Medium Taupe (Taupe 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 #496568?

Color that best contrast with #496568 is #684C49, color name is Medium Taupe (Taupe 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 #496568?

Complementary or Opposite color for #496568 is #684C49, color name is Medium Taupe (Taupe Brown)*.





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