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What color is 4A9FA3?

The RGB color code for color number #4A9FA3 is RGB(74, 159, 163). In the RGB color model, #4A9FA3 has a red value of 74, a green value of 159, and a blue value of 163. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 54.6% cyan, 2.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 36.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 182.7° (degrees), 37.6 % saturation, and 46.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #4A9FA3 has a hue of 182.7° (degrees), 54.6 % saturation and 63.9 % brightness/value.



Color 4A9FA3 is cool or warm?

Color 4A9FA3 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #4A9FA3? (For interior and product design)

4A9FA3 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.



Dark Color

#4A9FA3

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #4A9FA3 with dark and light Color




Is #4A9FA3 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 4A9FA3 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 #4A9FA3 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(74, 159, 163)
Red
74 (29.0%)
Green
159 (62.4%)
Blue
163 (63.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
54.60%
Magenta
2.45%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
36.08%

HSL

HSL(182.7deg, 37.6 %, 46.5 %)

Hue
182.7°
Saturation
37.55 %.
Lightness
46.47 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 86, 111)
Red
40 (15.7%)
Yellow
86 (33.6%)
Blue
111 (43.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
182.7°
Saturation
54.60 %.
Brightness / Value
63.92 %.

HWB

H: 182.7°

W: 29.02 %

B: 36.08 %

XYZ

X : 21.83

Y : 28.9

Z : 39.08

YXY

Y1 : 28.9

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 70.98%

M : 37.65%

Y : 36.08%


LRV

~ 28.9 %

Munsell Color System

6.4BG 5.9/5.7

CIE-Lab

L : 60.69

A : -24.34

B : -9.91

CIE-Lch

L : 60.69

C : 26.28

H : 202.14

CIE-Luv

L : 60.69

U : -35.74

V : -11.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.76

A : -21.57

B : -5.47






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #4A9FA3


Here are the colors similar to 4A9FA3. 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.



#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#43B3AE
Verdigris
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)
#00A59C
Blue Green (Munsell)
ΔE - 7.05 (92.9% similar)
#20B2AA
Light Sea Green
ΔE - 8.03 (92.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 4A9FA3.


#4C9CA2
PANTONE 10288 C
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#4F9FA6
PANTONE 2234 C
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#2B999E
PANTONE 10289 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#58A7AF
PANTONE 2233 C
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 4A9FA3.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 4A9FA3.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 4A9FA3.


#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 4A9FA3.


#03978E
BS 18-E-51 - Mermaid
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #4A9FA3


Here are the paint colors similar to 4A9FA3. 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.


Behr

Hex color 4A9FA3 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #4A9FA3 to Behr


#5E9EA0
Bali Bliss (PPU13-05)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#659B97
Semi-Precious (MQ6-06)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#00AAAC
Fiji (P460-5)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 4A9FA3 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #4A9FA3 to Benjamin Moore


#499EA1
Blue Spa (2052-40)
ΔE - 0.54 (99.5% similar)
#629FA0
Majestic Blue (2051-40)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#569CA5
Blue Lake (2053-40)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#3AA9A9
Palm Coast Teal (733)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 4A9FA3 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #4A9FA3 to Dunn-Edwards


#4BA4A9
Montego Bay (DE 5739)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#189FAC
Riviera (DE 5753)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#61A9A5
Veranda (DET 543)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 4A9FA3 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #4A9FA3 to PPG Paints


#57A1A0
Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#009A9E
Riviera Paradise (PPG1233-7)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#1A9597
Sea Fantasy (PPG1234-6)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 4A9FA3 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #4A9FA3 to Valspar


#4A9CA6
Gone Fishing (5004-8A)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#3D979B
Tidal Teal (5006-8B)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#019BA4
Blue Bolero (P066)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 4A9FA3 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #4A9FA3 to Sherwin Williams


#3AA9AE
Aquarium (SW 6767)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#4DA6B2
Freshwater (SW 6774)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#5C9598
Cloudburst (SW 6487)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#5B96A2
Lakeshore (SW 6494)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#4A9FA3 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



4A9FA3
Cadet Blue*

A34E4A
Middle Red Purple*


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 #4A9FA3?

Color that best contrast with #4A9FA3 is #A34E4A, color name is Middle Red Purple*
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 #4A9FA3?

Complementary or Opposite color for #4A9FA3 is #A34E4A, color name is Middle Red Purple*.





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