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What color is 659B97?

The RGB color code for color number #659B97 is RGB(101, 155, 151). In the RGB color model, #659B97 has a red value of 101, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 34.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.6% yellow, and 39.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 175.6° (degrees), 21.3 % saturation, and 50.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #659B97 has a hue of 175.6° (degrees), 34.8 % saturation and 60.8 % brightness/value.



Color 659B97 is cool or warm?

Color 659B97 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #659B97? (For interior and product design)

659B97 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

#659B97

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #659B97 with dark and light Color




Is #659B97 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 659B97 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 #659B97 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(101, 155, 151)
Red
101 (39.6%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
34.84%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.58%
Key
39.22%

HSL

HSL(175.56deg, 21.3 %, 50.2 %)

Hue
175.56°
Saturation
21.26 %.
Lightness
50.20 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 91, 101)
Red
48 (18.8%)
Yellow
91 (35.6%)
Blue
101 (39.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
175.56°
Saturation
34.84 %.
Brightness / Value
60.78 %.

HWB

H: 175.56°

W: 39.61 %

B: 39.22 %

XYZ

X : 22.67

Y : 28.44

Z : 33.57

YXY

Y1 : 28.44

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 60.39%

M : 39.22%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 28.4 %

Munsell Color System

2.8BG 5.9/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 60.29

A : -18.73

B : -3.59

CIE-Lch

L : 60.29

C : 19.07

H : 190.84

CIE-Luv

L : 60.29

U : -25.83

V : -2.3

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.33

A : -17.44

B : 0.01






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #659B97


Here are the colors similar to 659B97. 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 - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#5DA493
Polished Pine
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)
#5F8A8B
Steel Teal
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#6EAEA1
Green Sheen
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 659B97.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 659B97.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 659B97.


#709592
PANTONE 8281 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#4C9CA2
PANTONE 10288 C
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#698E88
PANTONE 4186 C
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#4F9FA6
PANTONE 2234 C
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 659B97.


#559587
BS 18-D-43 - Dresden Blue
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 659B97.


#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #659B97


Here are the paint colors similar to 659B97. 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 659B97 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #659B97 to Behr


#5E9EA0
Bali Bliss (PPU13-05)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#63A39C
Aqua Rapids (M450-5)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#669699
Vintage Teal (MQ6-33)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 659B97 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #659B97 to Benjamin Moore


#689B99
Azure Water (677)
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#629FA0
Majestic Blue (2051-40)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#759F9A
Antiqued Aqua (CSP-705)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#6DA9A7
Florida Keys Blue (2050-40)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 659B97 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #659B97 to PPG Paints


#72A49F
Catalina (PPG1142-5)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#6D9A9B
Palmetto (PPG1146-5)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#57A1A0
Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#609D91
Treasure Isle (PPG1141-5)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 659B97 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #659B97 to Valspar


#6EA3A3
Cresting Waves (V066-4)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#6D9495
Ship Shape (V102-5)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#3D979B
Tidal Teal (5006-8B)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 659B97 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #659B97 to Sherwin Williams


#5C9598
Cloudburst (SW 6487)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#739694
Peacock Plume (SW 0020)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#61A89D
Rivulet (SW 6760)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#7EA298
Composed (SW 6472)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 659B97 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #659B97 to Dunn-Edwards


#629091
Tranquil Seashore (DET 542)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#799B96
Avalon (DET 552)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#61A9A5
Veranda (DET 543)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#6F9587
Up North (DE 5711)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#659B97 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



659B97
Cadet Blue*

9B6569
Copper rose*


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 #659B97?

Color that best contrast with #659B97 is #9B6569, color name is Copper rose*
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 #659B97?

Complementary or Opposite color for #659B97 is #9B6569, color name is Copper rose*.





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