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What color is 4C9CA2?

The RGB color code for color number #4C9CA2 is RGB(76, 156, 162). In the RGB color model, #4C9CA2 has a red value of 76, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 162. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 53.1% cyan, 3.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 36.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 184.2° (degrees), 36.1 % saturation, and 46.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #4C9CA2 has a hue of 184.2° (degrees), 53.1 % saturation and 63.5 % brightness/value.



Color 4C9CA2 is cool or warm?

Color 4C9CA2 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #4C9CA2? (For interior and product design)

4C9CA2 has an LRV of nearly 28. 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

#4C9CA2

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #4C9CA2 with dark and light Color




Is #4C9CA2 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 4C9CA2 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 #4C9CA2 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(76, 156, 162)
Red
76 (29.8%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
162 (63.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
53.09%
Magenta
3.70%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
36.47%

HSL

HSL(184.19deg, 36.1 %, 46.7 %)

Hue
184.19°
Saturation
36.13 %.
Lightness
46.67 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 86, 112)
Red
42 (16.4%)
Yellow
86 (33.7%)
Blue
112 (44.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
184.19°
Saturation
53.09 %.
Brightness / Value
63.53 %.

HWB

H: 184.19°

W: 29.80 %

B: 36.47 %

XYZ

X : 21.39

Y : 27.92

Z : 38.44

YXY

Y1 : 27.92

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 70.20%

M : 38.82%

Y : 36.47%


LRV

~ 27.9 %

Munsell Color System

7.2BG 5.8/5.5

CIE-Lab

L : 59.82

A : -22.67

B : -10.64

CIE-Lch

L : 59.82

C : 25.04

H : 205.14

CIE-Luv

L : 59.82

U : -34.08

V : -12.44

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.84

A : -20.21

B : -6.15






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #4C9CA2


Here are the colors similar to 4C9CA2. 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 - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#5F8A8B
Steel Teal
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)
#00A59C
Blue Green (Munsell)
ΔE - 8.24 (91.8% similar)
#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 8.31 (91.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 4C9CA2.


#4F9FA6
PANTONE 2234 C
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#2B999E
PANTONE 10289 C
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#58A7AF
PANTONE 2233 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 4C9CA2.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 4C9CA2.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 4C9CA2.


#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #4C9CA2


Here are the paint colors similar to 4C9CA2. 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 4C9CA2 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #4C9CA2 to Behr


#4A9FA3
Aqua Fresco (M460-5)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#5E9EA0
Bali Bliss (PPU13-05)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#669699
Vintage Teal (MQ6-33)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#659B97
Semi-Precious (MQ6-06)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 4C9CA2 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #4C9CA2 to Benjamin Moore


#499EA1
Blue Spa (2052-40)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#569CA5
Blue Lake (2053-40)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#629FA0
Majestic Blue (2051-40)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#409CAC
Blue Lagoon (2054-40)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 4C9CA2 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #4C9CA2 to Valspar


#4A9CA6
Gone Fishing (5004-8A)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#3D979B
Tidal Teal (5006-8B)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#019BA4
Blue Bolero (P066)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 4C9CA2 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #4C9CA2 to Dunn-Edwards


#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#4BA4A9
Montego Bay (DE 5739)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#189FAC
Riviera (DE 5753)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#5796A1
Star City (DE 5767)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 4C9CA2 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #4C9CA2 to PPG Paints


#57A1A0
Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#009A9E
Riviera Paradise (PPG1233-7)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#55A7B6
Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 4C9CA2 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #4C9CA2 to Sherwin Williams


#5C9598
Cloudburst (SW 6487)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#4DA6B2
Freshwater (SW 6774)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#3AA9AE
Aquarium (SW 6767)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#5B96A2
Lakeshore (SW 6494)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#4C9CA2 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



4C9CA2
Cadet Blue*

A2524C
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 #4C9CA2?

Color that best contrast with #4C9CA2 is #A2524C, 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 #4C9CA2?

Complementary or Opposite color for #4C9CA2 is #A2524C, color name is Middle Red Purple*.





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