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HEX 6AAEAA - #6AAEAA, RGB(106,174,170) Color


Color Name: Green Sheen*
Hex Color Code: #6AAEAA
RGB Color Code: RGB(106, 174, 170)
CMYK Values*: 39.1%, 0.0%, 2.3%, 31.8%






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What color is 6AAEAA?

The RGB color code for color number #6AAEAA is RGB(106, 174, 170). In the RGB color model, #6AAEAA has a red value of 106, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 39.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.3% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 176.5° (degrees), 29.6 % saturation, and 54.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #6AAEAA has a hue of 176.5° (degrees), 39.1 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.



Color 6AAEAA is cool or warm?

Color 6AAEAA is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #6AAEAA? (For interior and product design)

6AAEAA has an LRV of nearly 36. 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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#6AAEAA

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of #6AAEAA with dark and light Color




Is #6AAEAA Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 6AAEAA 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 #6AAEAA color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(106, 174, 170)
Red
106 (41.6%)
Green
174 (68.2%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
39.08%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.30%
Key
31.76%

HSL

HSL(176.47deg, 29.6 %, 54.9 %)

Hue
176.47°
Saturation
29.57 %.
Lightness
54.90 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 77, 88)
Red
34 (13.3%)
Yellow
77 (30.3%)
Blue
88 (34.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
176.47°
Saturation
39.08 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.

HWB

H: 176.47°

W: 41.57 %

B: 31.76 %

XYZ

X : 28.34

Y : 36.24

Z : 43.53

YXY

Y1 : 36.24

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 58.43%

M : 31.76%

Y : 33.33%


LRV

~ 36.2 %

Munsell Color System

3BG 6.5/4.9

CIE-Lab

L : 66.7

A : -22.46

B : -4.75

CIE-Lch

L : 66.7

C : 22.95

H : 191.94

CIE-Luv

L : 66.7

U : -31.65

V : -3.53

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.2

A : -21.33

B : -0.74






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #6AAEAA


Here are the colors similar to 6AAEAA. 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 - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#43B3AE
Verdigris
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#5DA493
Polished Pine
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 6AAEAA.


#5CB8B2
PANTONE 7472 C
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#71B0B4
PANTONE 2232 C
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#82B1AA
PANTONE 4172 C
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 6AAEAA.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 6AAEAA.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 6AAEAA.


#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#7EBAB5
RAL 6027 - Light Green
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 6AAEAA.


#68B6A5
BS 18-D-41 - Blue
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #6AAEAA


Here are the paint colors similar to 6AAEAA. 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 6AAEAA similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #6AAEAA to Benjamin Moore


#68B1AD
Gulf Stream (670)
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#6DA9A7
Florida Keys Blue (2050-40)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#61ACAE
Peacock Blue (2049-40)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#7EB6AC
Skydive (CSP-700)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 6AAEAA similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #6AAEAA to Dunn-Edwards


#61A9A5
Veranda (DET 543)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#5DA99F
Dragon Bay (DE 5725)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#77BCB6
Polished Aqua (DE 5724)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#6DBAC0
Castaway (DE 5738)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 6AAEAA similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #6AAEAA to PPG Paints


#5EB2AA
Artesian Well (PPG1231-5)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#4FB3B3
Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#72A49F
Catalina (PPG1142-5)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#57A1A0
Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 6AAEAA similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #6AAEAA to Valspar


#68B6B6
Swim (5006-8A)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#4AABA6
Twilight Meadow (5007-8A)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#77B5A8
Intracoastal (V064-4)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#6EA3A3
Cresting Waves (V066-4)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 6AAEAA similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #6AAEAA to Behr


#63A39C
Aqua Rapids (M450-5)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#83ADA3
Summer Dragonfly (M440-4)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#5E9EA0
Bali Bliss (PPU13-05)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#659B97
Semi-Precious (MQ6-06)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 6AAEAA similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #6AAEAA to Sherwin Williams


#61A89D
Rivulet (SW 6760)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#7BB1B2
Reflecting Pool (SW 6486)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#75B9AE
Cooled Blue (SW 6759)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#3AA9AE
Aquarium (SW 6767)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#6AAEAA 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



6AAEAA
Green Sheen*

AE6A6E
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 #6AAEAA?

Color that best contrast with #6AAEAA is #AE6A6E, 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 #6AAEAA?

Complementary or Opposite color for #6AAEAA is #AE6A6E, color name is Rose Gold*.





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