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What color is 509D8A?

The RGB color code for color number #509D8A is RGB(80, 157, 138). In the RGB color model, #509D8A has a red value of 80, a green value of 157, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 49.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 12.1% yellow, and 38.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 165.2° (degrees), 32.5 % saturation, and 46.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #509D8A has a hue of 165.2° (degrees), 49.0 % saturation and 61.6 % brightness/value.



Color 509D8A is cool or warm?

Color 509D8A is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #509D8A? (For interior and product design)

509D8A 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

#509D8A

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #509D8A with dark and light Color




Is #509D8A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 509D8A 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 #509D8A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(80, 157, 138)
Red
80 (31.4%)
Green
157 (61.6%)
Blue
138 (54.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
49.04%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
12.10%
Key
38.43%

HSL

HSL(165.19deg, 32.5 %, 46.5 %)

Hue
165.19°
Saturation
32.49 %.
Lightness
46.47 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 106, 111)
Red
50 (19.6%)
Yellow
106 (41.6%)
Blue
111 (43.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
165.19°
Saturation
49.04 %.
Brightness / Value
61.57 %.

HWB

H: 165.19°

W: 31.37 %

B: 38.43 %

XYZ

X : 19.95

Y : 27.65

Z : 28.33

YXY

Y1 : 27.65

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 68.63%

M : 38.43%

Y : 45.88%


LRV

~ 27.7 %

Munsell Color System

8.3G 5.8/5.9

CIE-Lab

L : 59.58

A : -28.59

B : 2.62

CIE-Lch

L : 59.58

C : 28.71

H : 174.77

CIE-Luv

L : 59.58

U : -34.3

V : 8.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.59

A : -24.3

B : 4.87






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #509D8A


Here are the colors similar to 509D8A. 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.



#5DA493
Polished Pine
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#00A693
Persian Green
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)
#3AB09E
Keppel
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#00A59C
Blue Green (Munsell)
ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 509D8A.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 509D8A.


#58A291
PANTONE 2241 C
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#309B8A
PANTONE 2456 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#41978D
PANTONE 8283 C
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#34A798
PANTONE 2401 C
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 509D8A.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 509D8A.


#559587
BS 18-D-43 - Dresden Blue
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#03978E
BS 18-E-51 - Mermaid
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)
#5DA07A
BS 16-E-53 - Seafarer
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)
#68B6A5
BS 18-D-41 - Blue
ΔE - 7.76 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #509D8A


Here are the paint colors similar to 509D8A. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color 509D8A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #509D8A to PPG Paints


#599C89
Derby Green (PPG1140-5)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
#609D91
Treasure Isle (PPG1141-5)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#46A795
Jewel Weed (PPG1230-5)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#52A786
Laurel Wreath (PPG1228-5)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 509D8A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #509D8A to Sherwin Williams


#53A38F
Jargon Jade (SW 6753)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#61A89D
Rivulet (SW 6760)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#3B8C80
Thermal Spring (SW 6761)
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)
#6B927F
Grandview (SW 6466)
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 509D8A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #509D8A to Dunn-Edwards


#4F9785
Crisp Lettuce (DE 5705)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#4FA183
Inspiration Peak (DE 5691)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#5DA99F
Dragon Bay (DE 5725)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#009D7D
Tropical Kelp (DE 5698)
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 509D8A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #509D8A to Benjamin Moore


#56A392
Captivating Teal (649)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#599E84
Alpine Trail (622)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#63A791
Medici Malachite (600)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 509D8A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #509D8A to Valspar


#619B87
Harmony in Green (V063-4)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#629C80
Salamander (6001-8B)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#01A298
Laguna Green (5007-10B)
ΔE - 6.05 (94.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color 509D8A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #509D8A to Behr


#349581
Esmeralda (P440-6)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#009B8E
Tropics (P450-6)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#54AF9C
Water Park (P440-5)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#00998C
Plumage (MQ4-19)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#509D8A 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



509D8A
Polished Pine*

9D5063
Rose Dust*


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 #509D8A?

Color that best contrast with #509D8A is #9D5063, color name is Rose Dust*
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 #509D8A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #509D8A is #9D5063, color name is Rose Dust*.





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