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HEX 4A9DB0 - #4A9DB0, RGB(74,157,176) Color


Color Name: Blue (Munsell)*
Hex Color Code: #4A9DB0
RGB Color Code: RGB(74, 157, 176)
CMYK Values*: 58.0%, 10.8%, 0.0%, 31.0%



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What color is 4A9DB0?

The RGB color code for color number #4A9DB0 is RGB(74, 157, 176). In the RGB color model, #4A9DB0 has a red value of 74, a green value of 157, and a blue value of 176. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 58.0% cyan, 10.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 31.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 191.2° (degrees), 40.8 % saturation, and 49.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #4A9DB0 has a hue of 191.2° (degrees), 58.0 % saturation and 69.0 % brightness/value.



Color 4A9DB0 is cool or warm?

Color 4A9DB0 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #4A9DB0? (For interior and product design)

4A9DB0 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.



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Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #4A9DB0 with dark and light Color




Is #4A9DB0 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 4A9DB0 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 #4A9DB0 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(74, 157, 176)
Red
74 (29.0%)
Green
157 (61.6%)
Blue
176 (69.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
57.95%
Magenta
10.80%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.98%

HSL

HSL(191.18deg, 40.8 %, 49.0 %)

Hue
191.18°
Saturation
40.80 %.
Lightness
49.02 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 74, 112)
Red
36 (14.3%)
Yellow
74 (29.1%)
Blue
112 (43.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
191.18°
Saturation
57.95 %.
Brightness / Value
69.02 %.

HWB

H: 191.18°

W: 29.02 %

B: 30.98 %

XYZ

X : 22.72

Y : 28.7

Z : 45.42

YXY

Y1 : 28.7

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 70.98%

M : 38.43%

Y : 30.98%


LRV

~ 28.7 %

Munsell Color System

1.3B 5.9/5.7

CIE-Lab

L : 60.52

A : -19.53

B : -17.5

CIE-Lch

L : 60.52

C : 26.23

H : 221.87

CIE-Luv

L : 60.52

U : -34.38

V : -23.7

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.58

A : -18.07

B : -12.76






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #4A9DB0

Here are the colors similar to 4A9DB0. 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.

#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#009DC4
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#47ABCC
Maximum Blue
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 4A9DB0.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 4A9DB0.

#009CB6
PANTONE 2229 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#0099B2
PANTONE 2396 C
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#4298B5
PANTONE 7459 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#009CBD
PANTONE 7703 C
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 4A9DB0.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 4A9DB0.

#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 4A9DB0.

#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #4A9DB0

Here are the paint colors similar to 4A9DB0. 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 4A9DB0 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #4A9DB0 to Benjamin Moore

#4D9CAE
Ash Blue (2057-40)
ΔE - 0.49 (99.5% similar)
#409CAC
Blue Lagoon (2054-40)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#5598A9
Blue Toile (748)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#5D9FB6
Palace Blue (CW-605)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 4A9DB0 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #4A9DB0 to Valspar

#3DA1B8
Blue Nebula (8002-40E)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#5F9FAF
Blue Chiffon (V068-4)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#4A9CA6
Gone Fishing (5004-8A)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#5993A3
My Skiff (V104-4)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 4A9DB0 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #4A9DB0 to PPG Paints

#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#55A7B6
Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#26A5BA
Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#5E97A9
Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color 4A9DB0 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #4A9DB0 to Behr

#57A3B3
Explorer Blue (M470-5)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#55A0B7
North Pole Blue (M480-5A)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#2DA6BF
Gulf Waters (MQ4-52)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#1AA9C1
High Dive (P480-5)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 4A9DB0 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #4A9DB0 to Sherwin Williams

#34A3B6
Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#5B96A2
Lakeshore (SW 6494)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#4DA6B2
Freshwater (SW 6774)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 4A9DB0 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #4A9DB0 to Farrow & Ball

#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 12.11 (87.9% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 12.41 (87.6% similar)
#889B9B
Oval Room Blue (85)
ΔE - 12.59 (87.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 4A9DB0 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #4A9DB0 to Dunn-Edwards

#1E98AE
Tropical Lagoon (DE 5781)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#5796A1
Star City (DE 5767)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#69A4B9
Pacific Palisade (DE 5787)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#4A9DB0 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



4A9DB0
Blue (Munsell)*

B05D4A
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 #4A9DB0?

Color that best contrast with #4A9DB0 is #B05D4A, 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 #4A9DB0?

Complementary or Opposite color for #4A9DB0 is #B05D4A, color name is Redwood*.





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