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What color is 496D60?

The RGB color code for color number #496D60 is RGB(73, 109, 96). In the RGB color model, #496D60 has a red value of 73, a green value of 109, and a blue value of 96. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 33.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 11.9% yellow, and 57.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 158.3° (degrees), 19.8 % saturation, and 35.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #496D60 has a hue of 158.3° (degrees), 33.0 % saturation and 42.7 % brightness/value.



Color 496D60 is cool or warm?

Color 496D60 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #496D60? (For interior and product design)

496D60 has an LRV of nearly 13. 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

#496D60

Light Color


Compare LRV 13 of #496D60 with dark and light Color




Is #496D60 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 496D60 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 #496D60 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(73, 109, 96)
Red
73 (28.6%)
Green
109 (42.7%)
Blue
96 (37.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
33.03%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
11.93%
Key
57.25%

HSL

HSL(158.33deg, 19.8 %, 35.7 %)

Hue
158.33°
Saturation
19.78 %.
Lightness
35.69 %.

RYB

RYB(96, 134, 141)
Red
96 (37.6%)
Yellow
134 (52.7%)
Blue
141 (55.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
158.33°
Saturation
33.03 %.
Brightness / Value
42.75 %.

HWB

H: 158.33°

W: 28.63 %

B: 57.25 %

XYZ

X : 10.33

Y : 13.2

Z : 13.07

YXY

Y1 : 13.2

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 71.37%

M : 57.25%

Y : 62.35%


LRV

~ 13.2 %

Munsell Color System

5.7G 4.1/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 43.06

A : -15.98

B : 3.17

CIE-Lch

L : 43.06

C : 16.29

H : 168.78

CIE-Luv

L : 43.06

U : -17.32

V : 6.48

Hunter-Lab

L : 36.33

A : -12.83

B : 4.1






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #496D60


Here are the colors similar to 496D60. 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.



#49796B
Hooker's Green
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#5E716A
Gray Green
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
#4D5D53
Feldgrau
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)
#465945
Gray Asparagus
ΔE - 8.63 (91.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 496D60.


#43695B
PANTONE 5545 C
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#50685D
PANTONE 4201 C
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#4E6E56
PANTONE 8720 C
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#417671
PANTONE 4166 C
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 496D60.


#3D6C62
BS 18-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 496D60.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 496D60.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 496D60.


#3C7460
RAL 6000 - Patina Green
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #496D60


Here are the paint colors similar to 496D60. 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 496D60 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #496D60 to Valspar


#4F6D5F
Mallard (8003-35F)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#4F7569
Idyllic Island (P063)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#427764
Leaping Lizard (V063-5)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#3E786D
Aussie Surf (V064-5)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 496D60 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #496D60 to Sherwin Williams


#476F65
Raging Sea (SW 6474)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#4F6A56
Kale Green (SW 6460)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#547867
Kendal Green (SW 6467)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 496D60 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #496D60 to PPG Paints


#477266
Christmas Ivy (PPG1138-6)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#4C726B
Smoky Emerald (PPG1143-6)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#56745F
Painted Turtle (PPG1133-6)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#3D6C54
Country Club (PPG1139-6)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 496D60 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #496D60 to Dunn-Edwards


#416659
Earhart Emerald (DET 537)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#486358
Pine Haven (DE 5713)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#456252
Mission Jewel (DET 539)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#52706C
Stone Bridge (DE 5747)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 496D60 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #496D60 to Benjamin Moore


#407465
Steamed Spinach (643)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#55756C
Verdigris (685)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#367262
Deep Sea (623)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#5A7169
Jack Pine (692)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color 496D60 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #496D60 to Behr


#546D66
Chelsea Garden (MQ6-39)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#3A6B66
Beta Fish (M450-7)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#5C7669
Pine Brook (S420-6)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#475F57
Rainforest (M440-7)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#496D60 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



496D60
Hooker's Green*

6D4956
Eggplant (Aubergine)*


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 #496D60?

Color that best contrast with #496D60 is #6D4956, color name is Eggplant (Aubergine)*
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 #496D60?

Complementary or Opposite color for #496D60 is #6D4956, color name is Eggplant (Aubergine)*.





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