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What color is 66A9A3?

The RGB color code for color number #66A9A3 is RGB(102, 169, 163). In the RGB color model, #66A9A3 has a red value of 102, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 163. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 39.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.6% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 174.6° (degrees), 28.0 % saturation, and 53.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #66A9A3 has a hue of 174.6° (degrees), 39.6 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.



Color 66A9A3 is cool or warm?

Color 66A9A3 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #66A9A3? (For interior and product design)

66A9A3 has an LRV of nearly 34. 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

#66A9A3

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #66A9A3 with dark and light Color




Is #66A9A3 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 66A9A3 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 #66A9A3 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(102, 169, 163)
Red
102 (40.0%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
163 (63.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
39.64%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.55%
Key
33.73%

HSL

HSL(174.63deg, 28.0 %, 53.1 %)

Hue
174.63°
Saturation
28.03 %.
Lightness
53.14 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 83, 93)
Red
38 (14.8%)
Yellow
83 (32.6%)
Blue
93 (36.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
174.63°
Saturation
39.64 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 174.63°

W: 40.00 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 26.28

Y : 33.85

Z : 39.8

YXY

Y1 : 33.85

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 60.00%

M : 33.73%

Y : 36.08%


LRV

~ 33.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.3BG 6.3/4.9

CIE-Lab

L : 64.84

A : -22.72

B : -3.62

CIE-Lch

L : 64.84

C : 23

H : 189.05

CIE-Luv

L : 64.84

U : -31.15

V : -1.78

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.18

A : -21.18

B : 0.16






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #66A9A3


Here are the colors similar to 66A9A3. 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.



#6EAEA1
Green Sheen
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#5DA493
Polished Pine
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#43B3AE
Verdigris
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 66A9A3.


#6AAEAA
PANTONE 2460 C
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#5CB8B2
PANTONE 7472 C
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#82B1AA
PANTONE 4172 C
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#71B0B4
PANTONE 2232 C
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 66A9A3.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 66A9A3.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 66A9A3.


#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#7EBAB5
RAL 6027 - Light Green
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 66A9A3.


#68B6A5
BS 18-D-41 - Blue
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)
#559587
BS 18-D-43 - Dresden Blue
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #66A9A3


Here are the paint colors similar to 66A9A3. 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 66A9A3 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #66A9A3 to Dunn-Edwards


#61A9A5
Veranda (DET 543)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#5DA99F
Dragon Bay (DE 5725)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#4BA4A9
Montego Bay (DE 5739)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#77BCB6
Polished Aqua (DE 5724)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color 66A9A3 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #66A9A3 to Behr


#63A39C
Aqua Rapids (M450-5)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#659B97
Semi-Precious (MQ6-06)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#5E9EA0
Bali Bliss (PPU13-05)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#83ADA3
Summer Dragonfly (M440-4)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 66A9A3 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #66A9A3 to Benjamin Moore


#6DA9A7
Florida Keys Blue (2050-40)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#68B1AD
Gulf Stream (670)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#61ACAE
Peacock Blue (2049-40)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#629FA0
Majestic Blue (2051-40)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 66A9A3 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #66A9A3 to Sherwin Williams


#61A89D
Rivulet (SW 6760)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#75B9AE
Cooled Blue (SW 6759)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#7BB1B2
Reflecting Pool (SW 6486)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
#3AA9AE
Aquarium (SW 6767)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 66A9A3 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #66A9A3 to PPG Paints


#72A49F
Catalina (PPG1142-5)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#5EB2AA
Artesian Well (PPG1231-5)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#57A1A0
Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#609D91
Treasure Isle (PPG1141-5)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 66A9A3 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #66A9A3 to Valspar


#4AABA6
Twilight Meadow (5007-8A)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#6EA3A3
Cresting Waves (V066-4)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#68B6B6
Swim (5006-8A)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#77B5A8
Intracoastal (V064-4)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#66A9A3 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



66A9A3
Green Sheen*

A9666C
Rose Gold*


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 #66A9A3?

Color that best contrast with #66A9A3 is #A9666C, color name is Rose Gold*
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 #66A9A3?

Complementary or Opposite color for #66A9A3 is #A9666C, color name is Rose Gold*.





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