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HEX 6496A8 - #6496A8, RGB(100,150,168) Color


Color Name: Moonstone Blue*
Hex Color Code: #6496A8
RGB Color Code: RGB(100, 150, 168)
CMYK Values*: 40.5%, 10.7%, 0.0%, 34.1%



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What color is 6496A8?

The RGB color code for color number #6496A8 is RGB(100, 150, 168). In the RGB color model, #6496A8 has a red value of 100, a green value of 150, and a blue value of 168. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 40.5% cyan, 10.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 195.9° (degrees), 28.1 % saturation, and 52.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #6496A8 has a hue of 195.9° (degrees), 40.5 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.



Color 6496A8 is cool or warm?

Color 6496A8 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #6496A8? (For interior and product design)

6496A8 has an LRV of nearly 27. 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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#6496A8

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #6496A8 with dark and light Color




Is #6496A8 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 6496A8 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 #6496A8 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(100, 150, 168)
Red
100 (39.2%)
Green
150 (58.8%)
Blue
168 (65.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
40.48%
Magenta
10.71%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
34.12%

HSL

HSL(195.88deg, 28.1 %, 52.5 %)

Hue
195.88°
Saturation
28.10 %.
Lightness
52.55 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 76, 104)
Red
44 (17.3%)
Yellow
76 (29.9%)
Blue
104 (40.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
195.88°
Saturation
40.48 %.
Brightness / Value
65.88 %.

HWB

H: 195.88°

W: 39.22 %

B: 34.12 %

XYZ

X : 23.23

Y : 27.35

Z : 41.1

YXY

Y1 : 27.35

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 60.78%

M : 41.18%

Y : 34.12%


LRV

~ 27.3 %

Munsell Color System

2.6B 5.8/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 59.3

A : -11.94

B : -14.72

CIE-Lch

L : 59.3

C : 18.95

H : 230.95

CIE-Luv

L : 59.3

U : -23.86

V : -20.23

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.3

A : -12.23

B : -9.99






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #6496A8

Here are the colors similar to 6496A8. 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.

#73A9C2
Moonstone Blue
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#5D8AA8
Air Force Blue (RAF)
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)
#72A0C1
Air Superiority Blue
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)
#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 6496A8.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 6496A8.

#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 6496A8.

#749FAE
PANTONE 10274 C
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#6BA4B8
PANTONE 549 C
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#779FB5
PANTONE 2206 C
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#5489A3
PANTONE 2208 C
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 6496A8.

#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 6496A8.



Paint color for Hex #6496A8

Here are the paint colors similar to 6496A8. 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 6496A8 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #6496A8 to PPG Paints

#5E97A9
Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#5397B7
Hush-A-Bye (PPG1238-5)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#5692B2
Vanity (PPG1157-5)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 6496A8 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #6496A8 to Sherwin Williams

#5B92A2
Manitou Blue (SW 6501)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#6591A8
Blue Cruise (SW 7606)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#6F9DB3
Bluebird Feather (SW 9062)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 6496A8 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #6496A8 to Valspar

#5993A3
My Skiff (V104-4)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#739FB1
Winter Twilight (8003-41D)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#5190A9
Chivalry (M347)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#6B9DB6
Crisp French Blue (V069-4)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color 6496A8 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #6496A8 to Behr

#679BB3
Yacht Blue (S490-4)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#75A0B1
Saga Blue (S480-4)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#5492AF
Jet Ski (M490-5)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#55A0B7
North Pole Blue (M480-5A)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 6496A8 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #6496A8 to Dunn-Edwards

#648FA4
Salt Box Blue (DET 562)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#508FA2
Aegean Sea (DE 5788)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#689DB7
Lake Lucerne (DE 5808)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#69A4B9
Pacific Palisade (DE 5787)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 6496A8 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #6496A8 to Benjamin Moore

#5598A9
Blue Toile (748)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#769EB0
Whipple Blue (HC-152)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#548DA7
Blue Daisy (2062-40)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#5394B4
Poolside (775)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 6496A8 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #6496A8 to Farrow & Ball

#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)
#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 8.61 (91.4% similar)
#889B9B
Oval Room Blue (85)
ΔE - 9.61 (90.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#6496A8 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



6496A8
Moonstone Blue*

A87664
Tawny Birch*


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 #6496A8?

Color that best contrast with #6496A8 is #A87664, color name is Tawny Birch*
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 #6496A8?

Complementary or Opposite color for #6496A8 is #A87664, color name is Tawny Birch*.





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