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HEX 4C9CB1 - #4C9CB1, RGB(76,156,177) Color


Color Name: Blue (Munsell)*
Hex Color Code: #4C9CB1
RGB Color Code: RGB(76, 156, 177)
CMYK Values*: 57.1%, 11.9%, 0.0%, 30.6%






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What color is 4C9CB1?

The RGB color code for color number #4C9CB1 is RGB(76, 156, 177). In the RGB color model, #4C9CB1 has a red value of 76, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 177. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 57.1% cyan, 11.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 192.5° (degrees), 39.9 % saturation, and 49.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #4C9CB1 has a hue of 192.5° (degrees), 57.1 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.



Color 4C9CB1 is cool or warm?

Color 4C9CB1 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #4C9CB1? (For interior and product design)

4C9CB1 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.



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#4C9CB1

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #4C9CB1 with dark and light Color




Is #4C9CB1 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 4C9CB1 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 #4C9CB1 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(76, 156, 177)
Red
76 (29.8%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
177 (69.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
57.06%
Magenta
11.86%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(192.48deg, 39.9 %, 49.6 %)

Hue
192.48°
Saturation
39.92 %.
Lightness
49.61 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 73, 111)
Red
37 (14.4%)
Yellow
73 (28.6%)
Blue
111 (43.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
192.48°
Saturation
57.06 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 192.48°

W: 29.80 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 22.8

Y : 28.49

Z : 45.89

YXY

Y1 : 28.49

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 70.20%

M : 38.82%

Y : 30.59%


LRV

~ 28.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.2B 5.9/5.6

CIE-Lab

L : 60.33

A : -18.3

B : -18.35

CIE-Lch

L : 60.33

C : 25.92

H : 225.08

CIE-Luv

L : 60.33

U : -33.45

V : -25.21

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.37

A : -17.14

B : -13.62






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #4C9CB1


Here are the colors similar to 4C9CB1. 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 - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#009DC4
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#47ABCC
Maximum Blue
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)
#73A9C2
Moonstone Blue
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 4C9CB1.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 4C9CB1.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 4C9CB1.


#4298B5
PANTONE 7459 C
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#009CB6
PANTONE 2229 C
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#0099B2
PANTONE 2396 C
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#009CBD
PANTONE 7703 C
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 4C9CB1.


#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 4C9CB1.


#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #4C9CB1


Here are the paint colors similar to 4C9CB1. 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 4C9CB1 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #4C9CB1 to Benjamin Moore


#4D9CAE
Ash Blue (2057-40)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#5598A9
Blue Toile (748)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#419AB7
Cool Blue (2058-40)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#5D9FB6
Palace Blue (CW-605)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 4C9CB1 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #4C9CB1 to Behr


#55A0B7
North Pole Blue (M480-5A)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#57A3B3
Explorer Blue (M470-5)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#2DA6BF
Gulf Waters (MQ4-52)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#679BB3
Yacht Blue (S490-4)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 4C9CB1 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #4C9CB1 to Valspar


#3DA1B8
Blue Nebula (8002-40E)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#5993A3
My Skiff (V104-4)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#3F9FC2
Rolling Sea (5001-10B)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#5190A9
Chivalry (M347)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 4C9CB1 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #4C9CB1 to PPG Paints


#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#5E97A9
Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#55A7B6
Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#26A5BA
Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 4C9CB1 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #4C9CB1 to Sherwin Williams


#34A3B6
Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#5B96A2
Lakeshore (SW 6494)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#5B92A2
Manitou Blue (SW 6501)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 4C9CB1 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #4C9CB1 to Dunn-Edwards


#1E98AE
Tropical Lagoon (DE 5781)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#5796A1
Star City (DE 5767)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#508FA2
Aegean Sea (DE 5788)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#4C9CB1 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



4C9CB1
Blue (Munsell)*

B1614C
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 #4C9CB1?

Color that best contrast with #4C9CB1 is #B1614C, 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 #4C9CB1?

Complementary or Opposite color for #4C9CB1 is #B1614C, color name is Redwood*.





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