Color Name
Cadet Blue*
Hex Color Code
#4C9FAF
RGB Color Code
RGB(76, 159, 175)
CMYK Values*
56.6%, 9.1%, 0.0%, 31.4%
#4C9FAF hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is 4C9FAF?

The RGB color code for color number #4C9FAF is RGB(76, 159, 175). In the RGB color model, #4C9FAF has a red value of 76, a green value of 159, and a blue value of 175. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 56.6% cyan, 9.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 31.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 189.7° (degrees), 39.4 % saturation, and 49.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #4C9FAF has a hue of 189.7° (degrees), 56.6 % saturation and 68.6 % brightness/value.



Color 4C9FAF is cool or warm?

Color 4C9FAF is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #4C9FAF? (For interior and product design)

4C9FAF 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 #4C9FAF with dark and light Color




Is #4C9FAF Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 4C9FAF 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 #4C9FAF color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(76, 159, 175)
Red
76 (29.8%)
Green
159 (62.4%)
Blue
175 (68.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
56.57%
Magenta
9.14%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
31.37%

HSL

HSL(189.7deg, 39.4 %, 49.2 %)

Hue
189.7°
Saturation
39.44 %.
Lightness
49.22 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 75, 110)
Red
36 (14.2%)
Yellow
75 (29.4%)
Blue
110 (43.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
189.7°
Saturation
56.57 %.
Brightness / Value
68.63 %.

HWB

H: 189.7°

W: 29.80 %

B: 31.37 %

XYZ

X : 23.12

Y : 29.43

Z : 45.02

YXY

Y1 : 29.43

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 70.20%

M : 37.65%

Y : 31.37%


LRV

~ 29.4 %

Munsell Color System

0.3B 6.0/5.7

CIE-Lab

L : 61.16

A : -20.47

B : -15.97

CIE-Lch

L : 61.16

C : 25.96

H : 217.95

CIE-Luv

L : 61.16

U : -34.68

V : -21.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.25

A : -18.87

B : -11.23






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #4C9FAF

Here are the colors similar to 4C9FAF. 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 Color
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#0093AF Color
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#47ABCC Color
Maximum Blue
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#009DC4 Color
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 4C9FAF.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 4C9FAF.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 4C9FAF.

#4F9FA6 Color
PANTONE 2234 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#58A7AF Color
PANTONE 2233 C
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#4C9CA2 Color
PANTONE 10288 C
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#009CB6 Color
PANTONE 2229 C
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 4C9FAF.

#6BA3BA Color
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 4C9FAF.

#6093AC Color
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #4C9FAF

Here are the paint colors similar to 4C9FAF. 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 4C9FAF similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #4C9FAF to Benjamin Moore

#4D9CAE Color
Ash Blue (2057-40)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#409CAC Color
Blue Lagoon (2054-40)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#569CA5 Color
Blue Lake (2053-40)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#5598A9 Color
Blue Toile (748)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 4C9FAF similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #4C9FAF to Behr



PPG Paints

Hex color 4C9FAF similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #4C9FAF to PPG Paints



Sherwin Williams

Hex color 4C9FAF similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #4C9FAF to Sherwin Williams

#34A3B6 Color
Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#4DA6B2 Color
Freshwater (SW 6774)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#01A0B8 Color
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#5B96A2 Color
Lakeshore (SW 6494)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 4C9FAF similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #4C9FAF to Valspar



Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 4C9FAF similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #4C9FAF to Dunn-Edwards



Farrow & Ball

Hex color 4C9FAF similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #4C9FAF to Farrow & Ball

#57A7B9 Color
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#7295A1 Color
Stone Blue (86)
ΔE - 8.00 (92.0% similar)
#427F83 Color
Vardo (288)
ΔE - 11.98 (88.0% similar)
#889B9B Color
Oval Room Blue (85)
ΔE - 12.40 (87.6% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#4C9FAF 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



4C9FAF
Cadet Blue*

AF5C4C
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 #4C9FAF?

Color that best contrast with #4C9FAF is #AF5C4C, 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 #4C9FAF?

Complementary or Opposite color for #4C9FAF is #AF5C4C, color name is Redwood*.





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