Home > Color > HEX 52a5ab

HEX 52A5AB - #52A5AB, RGB(82,165,171) Color


Color Name: Cadet Blue*
Hex Color Code: #52A5AB
RGB Color Code: RGB(82, 165, 171)
CMYK Values*: 52.0%, 3.5%, 0.0%, 32.9%



Subscribe To Newsletter !


What color is 52A5AB?

The RGB color code for color number #52A5AB is RGB(82, 165, 171). In the RGB color model, #52A5AB has a red value of 82, a green value of 165, and a blue value of 171. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 52.0% cyan, 3.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 32.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 184° (degrees), 35.2 % saturation, and 49.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #52A5AB has a hue of 184° (degrees), 52.0 % saturation and 67.1 % brightness/value.



Color 52A5AB is cool or warm?

Color 52A5AB is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #52A5AB? (For interior and product design)

52A5AB has an LRV of nearly 32. 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

#52A5AB

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of #52A5AB with dark and light Color




Is #52A5AB Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 52A5AB 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.





Change Background Color:

Normal text - 14pt

Normal Bold text - 12pt


Large text - 18pt

Large Bold text - 14pt







Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #52A5AB color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(82, 165, 171)
Red
82 (32.2%)
Green
165 (64.7%)
Blue
171 (67.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
52.05%
Magenta
3.51%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
32.94%

HSL

HSL(184.04deg, 35.2 %, 49.6 %)

Hue
184.04°
Saturation
35.18 %.
Lightness
49.61 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 78, 104)
Red
36 (14.0%)
Yellow
78 (30.8%)
Blue
104 (40.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
184.04°
Saturation
52.05 %.
Brightness / Value
67.06 %.

HWB

H: 184.04°

W: 32.16 %

B: 32.94 %

XYZ

X : 24.29

Y : 31.64

Z : 43.36

YXY

Y1 : 31.64

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 67.84%

M : 35.29%

Y : 32.94%


LRV

~ 31.6 %

Munsell Color System

7.1BG 6.1/5.6

CIE-Lab

L : 63.05

A : -23.45

B : -10.85

CIE-Lch

L : 63.05

C : 25.83

H : 204.83

CIE-Luv

L : 63.05

U : -35.58

V : -12.76

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.25

A : -21.38

B : -6.32






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #52A5AB

Here are the colors similar to 52A5AB. 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 - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#43B3AE
Verdigris
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)
#20B2AA
Light Sea Green
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)
#00A59C
Blue Green (Munsell)
ΔE - 8.07 (91.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 52A5AB.

#58A7AF
PANTONE 2233 C
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#4F9FA6
PANTONE 2234 C
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#4C9CA2
PANTONE 10288 C
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#71B0B4
PANTONE 2232 C
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 52A5AB.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 52A5AB.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 52A5AB.

#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #52A5AB

Here are the paint colors similar to 52A5AB. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 52A5AB similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #52A5AB to Dunn-Edwards

#4BA4A9
Montego Bay (DE 5739)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#61A9A5
Veranda (DET 543)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#189FAC
Riviera (DE 5753)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 52A5AB similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #52A5AB to Behr

#4A9FA3
Aqua Fresco (M460-5)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#5E9EA0
Bali Bliss (PPU13-05)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#1CADBA
Placid Sea (P470-5)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#57A3B3
Explorer Blue (M470-5)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 52A5AB similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #52A5AB to Sherwin Williams

#4DA6B2
Freshwater (SW 6774)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#3AA9AE
Aquarium (SW 6767)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#01B0BB
Calypso (SW 6950)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#5C9598
Cloudburst (SW 6487)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 52A5AB similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #52A5AB to Benjamin Moore

#499EA1
Blue Spa (2052-40)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#61ACAE
Peacock Blue (2049-40)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#629FA0
Majestic Blue (2051-40)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#569CA5
Blue Lake (2053-40)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 52A5AB similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #52A5AB to Valspar

#4A9CA6
Gone Fishing (5004-8A)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#6EA3A3
Cresting Waves (V066-4)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#3D979B
Tidal Teal (5006-8B)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 52A5AB similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #52A5AB to PPG Paints

#57A1A0
Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#55A7B6
Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#4FB3B3
Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 52A5AB similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #52A5AB to Farrow & Ball

#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#96AFAC
Dix Blue (82)
ΔE - 12.09 (87.9% similar)
#889B9B
Oval Room Blue (85)
ΔE - 12.51 (87.5% similar)
#90A3A6
Sardine (CB08)
ΔE - 12.96 (87.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#52A5AB 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



52A5AB
Cadet Blue*

AB5852
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 #52A5AB?

Color that best contrast with #52A5AB is #AB5852, 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 #52A5AB?

Complementary or Opposite color for #52A5AB is #AB5852, color name is Redwood*.





Color Images and Mockup


Mobile app mockup example for #52A5AB color



T-Shirt mockup example for #52A5AB color


Chart visualization example with #52A5AB color



#52A5AB Color Images and Patterns