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What color is 4E4E8C?

The RGB color code for color number #4E4E8C is RGB(78, 78, 140). In the RGB color model, #4E4E8C has a red value of 78, a green value of 78, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 44.3% cyan, 44.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 240° (degrees), 28.4 % saturation, and 42.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #4E4E8C has a hue of 240° (degrees), 44.3 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.



Color 4E4E8C is cool or warm?

Color 4E4E8C is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #4E4E8C? (For interior and product design)

4E4E8C has an LRV of nearly 9. By LRV value, it is a dark 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

#4E4E8C

Light Color


Compare LRV 9 of #4E4E8C with dark and light Color




Is #4E4E8C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 4E4E8C 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 #4E4E8C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(78, 78, 140)
Red
78 (30.6%)
Green
78 (30.6%)
Blue
140 (54.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
44.29%
Magenta
44.29%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
45.10%

HSL

HSL(240deg, 28.4 %, 42.7 %)

Hue
240°
Saturation
28.44 %.
Lightness
42.75 %.

RYB

RYB(89, 92, 155)
Red
89 (34.9%)
Yellow
92 (36.1%)
Blue
155 (60.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
240°
Saturation
44.29 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.

HWB

H: 240°

W: 30.59 %

B: 45.10 %

XYZ

X : 10.6

Y : 8.96

Z : 25.98

YXY

Y1 : 8.96

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.2

CMY

C : 69.41%

M : 69.41%

Y : 45.10%


LRV

~ 9 %

Munsell Color System

7.8PB 3.4/7.3

CIE-Lab

L : 35.91

A : 16.92

B : -34.55

CIE-Lch

L : 35.91

C : 38.47

H : 296.09

CIE-Luv

L : 35.91

U : -3.59

V : -49.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 29.94

A : 10.81

B : -30.5






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #4E4E8C


Here are the colors similar to 4E4E8C. 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.



#4E5180
Purple Navy
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#483D8B
Dark Slate Blue
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#2B4593
Marian Blue
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)
#324AB2
Violet Blue
ΔE - 8.11 (91.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 4E4E8C.


#565294
PANTONE 7670 C
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#535486
PANTONE 7673 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#514689
PANTONE 7671 C
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#464E7E
PANTONE 2111 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 4E4E8C.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 4E4E8C.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 4E4E8C.


#5C5485
BS 22-D-45 - Purple
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#685F96
BS 22-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #4E4E8C


Here are the paint colors similar to 4E4E8C. 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 4E4E8C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #4E4E8C to Benjamin Moore


#53588A
Bistro Blue (1421)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#3F457D
Basic Blue (CC-968)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#41548C
Southern Belle (819)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 4E4E8C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #4E4E8C to Dunn-Edwards


#494D8B
Beaded Blue (DE 5909)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#4F467E
Fresh Eggplant (DE 5944)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#3C4D85
Dive In (DE 5895)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 4E4E8C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #4E4E8C to Valspar


#4C5192
Blue Ember (8001-47F)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#4B5795
Purple Frenzy (4004-10C)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#45558D
Demon Blue (V037-3)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#3D4281
Merlin's Robes (8001-47G)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 4E4E8C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #4E4E8C to Behr


#515386
Purple Prince (P550-7)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#49548F
Canyon Iris (P540-7)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#424D83
Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#485480
Mozart (PPU15-02)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 4E4E8C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #4E4E8C to PPG Paints


#4D517F
Roman Violet (PPG1170-7)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#5A4E88
Eggplant (PPG1247-7)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#465383
Blue Jewel (PPG1167-7)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#445397
Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 4E4E8C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #4E4E8C to Sherwin Williams


#514C7E
Fully Purple (SW 6983)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#3C4C80
Morning Glory (SW 6971)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#3E4371
Valiant Violet (SW 6818)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#3B496D
Dignified (SW 6538)
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#4E4E8C 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



4E4E8C
Purple Navy*

8C8C4E
Old Moss Green*


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 #4E4E8C?

Color that best contrast with #4E4E8C is #8C8C4E, color name is Old Moss Green*
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 #4E4E8C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #4E4E8C is #8C8C4E, color name is Old Moss Green*.





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