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HEX 599A9D - #599A9D, RGB(89,154,157) Color


Color Name: Cadet Blue*
Hex Color Code: #599A9D
RGB Color Code: RGB(89, 154, 157)
CMYK Values*: 43.3%, 1.9%, 0.0%, 38.4%



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What color is 599A9D?

The RGB color code for color number #599A9D is RGB(89, 154, 157). In the RGB color model, #599A9D has a red value of 89, a green value of 154, and a blue value of 157. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 43.3% cyan, 1.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 182.6° (degrees), 27.6 % saturation, and 48.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #599A9D has a hue of 182.6° (degrees), 43.3 % saturation and 61.6 % brightness/value.



Color 599A9D is cool or warm?

Color 599A9D is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #599A9D? (For interior and product design)

599A9D 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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#599A9D

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #599A9D with dark and light Color




Is #599A9D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 599A9D 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 #599A9D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(89, 154, 157)
Red
89 (34.9%)
Green
154 (60.4%)
Blue
157 (61.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
43.31%
Magenta
1.91%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
38.43%

HSL

HSL(182.65deg, 27.6 %, 48.2 %)

Hue
182.65°
Saturation
27.64 %.
Lightness
48.24 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 88, 107)
Red
46 (17.9%)
Yellow
88 (34.4%)
Blue
107 (42.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
182.65°
Saturation
43.31 %.
Brightness / Value
61.57 %.

HWB

H: 182.65°

W: 34.90 %

B: 38.43 %

XYZ

X : 21.76

Y : 27.67

Z : 36.09

YXY

Y1 : 27.67

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 65.10%

M : 39.61%

Y : 38.43%


LRV

~ 27.7 %

Munsell Color System

5.4BG 5.8/4.7

CIE-Lab

L : 59.59

A : -19.93

B : -8.09

CIE-Lch

L : 59.59

C : 21.51

H : 202.09

CIE-Luv

L : 59.59

U : -29.55

V : -8.89

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.6

A : -18.21

B : -3.86






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #599A9D

Here are the colors similar to 599A9D. 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 - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#5F8A8B
Steel Teal
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#5DA493
Polished Pine
ΔE - 8.65 (91.4% similar)
#008B8B
Dark Cyan
ΔE - 8.71 (91.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 599A9D.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 599A9D.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 599A9D.

#4C9CA2
PANTONE 10288 C
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#4F9FA6
PANTONE 2234 C
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#58A7AF
PANTONE 2233 C
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#2B999E
PANTONE 10289 C
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 599A9D.

#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 599A9D.

#559587
BS 18-D-43 - Dresden Blue
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #599A9D

Here are the paint colors similar to 599A9D. 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.


Behr

Hex color 599A9D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #599A9D to Behr

#5E9EA0
Bali Bliss (PPU13-05)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#4A9FA3
Aqua Fresco (M460-5)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#669699
Vintage Teal (MQ6-33)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#659B97
Semi-Precious (MQ6-06)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 599A9D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #599A9D to Sherwin Williams

#5C9598
Cloudburst (SW 6487)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#5B96A2
Lakeshore (SW 6494)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#4DA6B2
Freshwater (SW 6774)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#3AA9AE
Aquarium (SW 6767)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 599A9D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #599A9D to Benjamin Moore

#629FA0
Majestic Blue (2051-40)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#569CA5
Blue Lake (2053-40)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#499EA1
Blue Spa (2052-40)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#689B99
Azure Water (677)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 599A9D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #599A9D to PPG Paints

#57A1A0
Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#6D9A9B
Palmetto (PPG1146-5)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#72A49F
Catalina (PPG1142-5)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 599A9D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #599A9D to Valspar

#4A9CA6
Gone Fishing (5004-8A)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#3D979B
Tidal Teal (5006-8B)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#6EA3A3
Cresting Waves (V066-4)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 599A9D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #599A9D to Dunn-Edwards

#5796A1
Star City (DE 5767)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#4BA4A9
Montego Bay (DE 5739)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#629091
Tranquil Seashore (DET 542)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 599A9D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #599A9D to Farrow & Ball

#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 6.95 (93.0% similar)
#889B9B
Oval Room Blue (85)
ΔE - 10.81 (89.2% similar)
#96AFAC
Dix Blue (82)
ΔE - 12.00 (88.0% similar)
#90A3A6
Sardine (CB08)
ΔE - 12.08 (87.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#599A9D 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



599A9D
Cadet Blue*

9D5C59
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 #599A9D?

Color that best contrast with #599A9D is #9D5C59, 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 #599A9D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #599A9D is #9D5C59, color name is Redwood*.





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