Color Name
Viridian*
Hex Color Code
#498A68
RGB Color Code
RGB(73, 138, 104)
CMYK Values*
47.1%, 0.0%, 24.6%, 45.9%
#498A68 hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is 498A68?

The RGB color code for color number #498A68 is RGB(73, 138, 104). In the RGB color model, #498A68 has a red value of 73, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 104. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 47.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 24.6% yellow, and 45.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 148.6° (degrees), 30.8 % saturation, and 41.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #498A68 has a hue of 148.6° (degrees), 47.1 % saturation and 54.1 % brightness/value.



Color 498A68 is cool or warm?

Color 498A68 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #498A68? (For interior and product design)

498A68 has an LRV of nearly 21. By LRV value, it is a medium 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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#498A68

Light Color


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Is #498A68 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 498A68 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 #498A68 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(73, 138, 104)
Red
73 (28.6%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
104 (40.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
47.10%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
24.64%
Key
45.88%

HSL

HSL(148.62deg, 30.8 %, 41.4 %)

Hue
148.62°
Saturation
30.81 %.
Lightness
41.37 %.

RYB

RYB(74, 133, 127)
Red
74 (28.8%)
Yellow
133 (52.3%)
Blue
127 (49.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
148.62°
Saturation
47.10 %.
Brightness / Value
54.12 %.

HWB

H: 148.62°

W: 28.63 %

B: 45.88 %

XYZ

X : 14.33

Y : 20.59

Z : 16.32

YXY

Y1 : 20.59

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 71.37%

M : 45.88%

Y : 59.22%


LRV

~ 20.6 %

Munsell Color System

3.1G 5.1/6.1

CIE-Lab

L : 52.5

A : -29.12

B : 11.88

CIE-Lch

L : 52.5

C : 31.44

H : 157.81

CIE-Luv

L : 52.5

U : -29.88

V : 20.23

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.38

A : -23.03

B : 10.45






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #498A68

Here are the colors similar to 498A68. 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.

#40826D Color
Viridian
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#2E8B57 Color
Sea Green
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#4D8C57 Color
Middle Green
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#679267 Color
Russian Green
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 498A68.

#468863 Color
BS 16-E-56 - Green
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#40925E Color
BS 16-D-43 - Green
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#387F52 Color
BS 16-D-44 - Green
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#678D65 Color
BS 14-C-37 - Green
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 498A68.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 498A68.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 498A68.

#559670 Color
PANTONE 8303 C
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#20805C Color
PANTONE 8723 C
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#4B9560 Color
PANTONE 7730 C
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#008755 Color
PANTONE 7725 C
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 498A68.



Paint color for Hex #498A68

Here are the paint colors similar to 498A68. 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 498A68 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #498A68 to PPG Paints



Benjamin Moore

Hex color 498A68 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #498A68 to Benjamin Moore

#238966 Color
Peridot (594)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#458A74 Color
Juniper Green (601)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 498A68 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #498A68 to Dunn-Edwards



Behr

Hex color 498A68 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #498A68 to Behr



Sherwin Williams

Hex color 498A68 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #498A68 to Sherwin Williams

#348A5D Color
Argyle (SW 6747)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#598C74 Color
Alexandrite (SW 0060)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#498555 Color
Kilkenny (SW 6740)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#368976 Color
Ionian (SW 6754)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 498A68 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #498A68 to Farrow & Ball

#3C8266 Color
Verdigris Green (W50)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#3E7F4B Color
Danish Lawn (9817)
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)
#75866C Color
Calke Green (34)
ΔE - 10.57 (89.4% similar)
#6F9C60 Color
Raw Tomatillo (CB6)
ΔE - 10.70 (89.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 498A68 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #498A68 to Valspar








Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#498A68 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



498A68
Viridian*

8A496B
Twilight Lavender


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 #498A68?

Color that best contrast with #498A68 is #8A496B, color name is Twilight Lavender
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 #498A68?

Complementary or Opposite color for #498A68 is #8A496B, color name is Twilight Lavender.





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