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HEX 5B7970 - #5B7970, RGB(91,121,112) Color


Color Name: Gray Green*
Hex Color Code: #5B7970
RGB Color Code: RGB(91, 121, 112)
CMYK Values*: 24.8%, 0.0%, 7.4%, 52.5%



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What color is 5B7970?

The RGB color code for color number #5B7970 is RGB(91, 121, 112). In the RGB color model, #5B7970 has a red value of 91, a green value of 121, and a blue value of 112. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 24.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 7.4% yellow, and 52.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 162° (degrees), 14.2 % saturation, and 41.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #5B7970 has a hue of 162° (degrees), 24.8 % saturation and 47.5 % brightness/value.



Color 5B7970 is cool or warm?

Color 5B7970 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #5B7970? (For interior and product design)

5B7970 has an LRV of nearly 17. By LRV value, it is a medium 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.



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#5B7970

Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of #5B7970 with dark and light Color




Is #5B7970 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 5B7970 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 #5B7970 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(91, 121, 112)
Red
91 (35.7%)
Green
121 (47.5%)
Blue
112 (43.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
24.79%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
7.44%
Key
52.55%

HSL

HSL(162deg, 14.2 %, 41.6 %)

Hue
162°
Saturation
14.15 %.
Lightness
41.57 %.

RYB

RYB(82, 118, 124)
Red
82 (32.0%)
Yellow
118 (46.3%)
Blue
124 (48.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
162°
Saturation
24.79 %.
Brightness / Value
47.45 %.

HWB

H: 162°

W: 35.69 %

B: 52.55 %

XYZ

X : 14.08

Y : 17.07

Z : 17.88

YXY

Y1 : 17.07

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 64.31%

M : 52.55%

Y : 56.08%


LRV

~ 17.1 %

Munsell Color System

7.3G 4.7/3

CIE-Lab

L : 48.35

A : -12.82

B : 1.42

CIE-Lch

L : 48.35

C : 12.9

H : 173.69

CIE-Luv

L : 48.35

U : -15.04

V : 3.87

Hunter-Lab

L : 41.31

A : -11.48

B : 3.26






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #5B7970

Here are the colors similar to 5B7970. 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.

#5E716A
Gray Green
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#49796B
Hooker's Green
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#5F8575
Eucalyptus Green
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)
#56887D
Wintergreen Dream
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 5B7970.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 5B7970.

#5D7975
PANTONE 5487 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#5B7570
PANTONE 2463 C
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#5C7F71
PANTONE 5555 C
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#6A7E71
PANTONE 4198 C
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 5B7970.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 5B7970.

#3D6C62
BS 18-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 5B7970.

#46877F
RAL 6033 - Mint Turquoise
ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #5B7970

Here are the paint colors similar to 5B7970. 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 5B7970 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #5B7970 to Benjamin Moore

#55756C
Verdigris (685)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#5A7169
Jack Pine (692)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#517B77
Pacific Rim (678)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#64806C
Webster Green (HC-130)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 5B7970 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #5B7970 to Behr

#627B72
Forest Edge (S430-6)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#5C7669
Pine Brook (S420-6)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#5D7F74
Trellis Vine (M440-6)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#60746D
Cameroon Green (PPU12-17)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 5B7970 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #5B7970 to PPG Paints

#637D74
Salal Leaves (PPG1137-6)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#56736F
Evening Emerald (PPG1144-6)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#4C726B
Smoky Emerald (PPG1143-6)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#477266
Christmas Ivy (PPG1138-6)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 5B7970 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #5B7970 to Dunn-Edwards

#577A6C
Stately Stems (DE 5712)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#587D79
The Green Hour (DET 544)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#677F70
Ecological (DE 5719)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#52706C
Stone Bridge (DE 5747)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 5B7970 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #5B7970 to Valspar

#4F7569
Idyllic Island (P063)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#57726E
September Sea (M322)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#637F6F
Hanging Vine (5005-6B)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#4F6D5F
Mallard (8003-35F)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 5B7970 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #5B7970 to Sherwin Williams

#627F7B
Teal Stencil (SW 0018)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#547867
Kendal Green (SW 6467)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#5E706A
Rocky River (SW 6215)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#476F65
Raging Sea (SW 6474)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 5B7970 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #5B7970 to Farrow & Ball

#58686A
Inchyra Blue (289)
ΔE - 9.50 (90.5% similar)
#748284
De Nimes (299)
ΔE - 9.92 (90.1% similar)
#606565
Down Pipe (26)
ΔE - 12.40 (87.6% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 14.07 (85.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#5B7970 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



5B7970
Gray Green*

795B64
Deep Taupe*


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 #5B7970?

Color that best contrast with #5B7970 is #795B64, color name is Deep Taupe*
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 #5B7970?

Complementary or Opposite color for #5B7970 is #795B64, color name is Deep Taupe*.





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