Color Name
Glaucous*
Hex Color Code
#6984A9
RGB Color Code
RGB(105, 132, 169)
CMYK Values*
37.9%, 21.9%, 0.0%, 33.7%
#6984A9 hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is 6984A9?

The RGB color code for color number #6984A9 is RGB(105, 132, 169). In the RGB color model, #6984A9 has a red value of 105, a green value of 132, and a blue value of 169. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 37.9% cyan, 21.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 214.7° (degrees), 27.1 % saturation, and 53.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #6984A9 has a hue of 214.7° (degrees), 37.9 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.



Color 6984A9 is cool or warm?

Color 6984A9 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #6984A9? (For interior and product design)

6984A9 has an LRV of nearly 22. 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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#6984A9

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Is #6984A9 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 6984A9 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 #6984A9 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(105, 132, 169)
Red
105 (41.2%)
Green
132 (51.8%)
Blue
169 (66.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
37.87%
Magenta
21.89%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
33.73%

HSL

HSL(214.69deg, 27.1 %, 53.7 %)

Hue
214.69°
Saturation
27.12 %.
Lightness
53.73 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 72, 112)
Red
52 (20.3%)
Yellow
72 (28.1%)
Blue
112 (43.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
214.69°
Saturation
37.87 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 214.69°

W: 41.18 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 21.24

Y : 22.37

Z : 40.73

YXY

Y1 : 22.37

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 58.82%

M : 48.24%

Y : 33.73%


LRV

~ 22.4 %

Munsell Color System

2.4PB 5.3/4.8

CIE-Lab

L : 54.42

A : -0.11

B : -22.7

CIE-Lch

L : 54.42

C : 22.7

H : 269.71

CIE-Luv

L : 54.42

U : -14.49

V : -33.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.3

A : -2.62

B : -17.96






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #6984A9

Here are the colors similar to 6984A9. 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.

#6082B6 Color
Glaucous
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#778BA5 Color
Shadow Blue
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#7A89B8 Color
Wild Blue Yonder
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#5D8AA8 Color
Air Force Blue (RAF)
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 6984A9.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 6984A9.

#6787B7 Color
PANTONE 7682 C
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#6A7F9D Color
PANTONE 8181 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#6E80A9 Color
PANTONE 2137 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#72829F Color
PANTONE 2373 C
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 6984A9.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 6984A9.

#6D88A0 Color
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#697C8D Color
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)
#7E94A9 Color
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 6984A9.

#637D96 Color
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)

Pantone TPX

Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to 6984A9.

#5072A7 Color
Blue Yonder
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)


Paint color for Hex #6984A9

Here are the paint colors similar to 6984A9. 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 6984A9 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #6984A9 to Benjamin Moore

#6A82A8 Color
Yin Yang (824)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#6B8DB3 Color
Blue Dragon (810)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#5B7EB7 Color
Watertown (818)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#7685A1 Color
Stratford Blue (831)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color 6984A9 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #6984A9 to Behr

#6A87AB Color
Cowgirl Blue (M530-5)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#6D829D Color
Brisk Blue (S530-5)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#5D83B3 Color
Neon Blue (PPU15-06)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#6C809C Color
Lead Cast (MQ5-52)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 6984A9 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #6984A9 to Sherwin Williams



Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 6984A9 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #6984A9 to Dunn-Edwards

#6A819E Color
Bay View (DE 5886)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#5E81C1 Color
Bodega Bay (DE 5893)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#698EB3 Color
Genteel Blue (DET 589)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#6C849B Color
Lakeville (DE 5872)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 6984A9 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #6984A9 to Valspar

#647E9E Color
Smoky Violet (V073-5)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#5985C0 Color
Cobalt Glow (8001-45F)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#6A8097 Color
Merman (T601)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#557CA2 Color
Peyton (8002-45E)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 6984A9 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #6984A9 to PPG Paints



Farrow & Ball

Hex color 6984A9 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #6984A9 to Farrow & Ball

#6A8FB2 Color
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#4280B8 Color
Pea Flower Tea (CB12)
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)
#7C8E96 Color
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 11.53 (88.5% similar)
#7295A1 Color
Stone Blue (86)
ΔE - 12.41 (87.6% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#6984A9 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



6984A9
Glaucous*

A98E69
Camel*


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 #6984A9?

Color that best contrast with #6984A9 is #A98E69, color name is Camel*
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 #6984A9?

Complementary or Opposite color for #6984A9 is #A98E69, color name is Camel*.





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