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HEX 6C96AF - #6C96AF, RGB(108,150,175) Color


Color Name: Air Superiority Blue*
Hex Color Code: #6C96AF
RGB Color Code: RGB(108, 150, 175)
CMYK Values*: 38.3%, 14.3%, 0.0%, 31.4%



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What color is 6C96AF?

The RGB color code for color number #6C96AF is RGB(108, 150, 175). In the RGB color model, #6C96AF has a red value of 108, a green value of 150, and a blue value of 175. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 38.3% cyan, 14.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 31.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.4° (degrees), 29.5 % saturation, and 55.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #6C96AF has a hue of 202.4° (degrees), 38.3 % saturation and 68.6 % brightness/value.



Color 6C96AF is cool or warm?

Color 6C96AF is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #6C96AF? (For interior and product design)

6C96AF 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.



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#6C96AF

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #6C96AF with dark and light Color




Is #6C96AF Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 6C96AF 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 #6C96AF color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(108, 150, 175)
Red
108 (42.4%)
Green
150 (58.8%)
Blue
175 (68.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
38.29%
Magenta
14.29%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
31.37%

HSL

HSL(202.39deg, 29.5 %, 55.5 %)

Hue
202.39°
Saturation
29.52 %.
Lightness
55.49 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 69, 100)
Red
42 (16.6%)
Yellow
69 (27.1%)
Blue
100 (39.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
202.39°
Saturation
38.29 %.
Brightness / Value
68.63 %.

HWB

H: 202.39°

W: 42.35 %

B: 31.37 %

XYZ

X : 24.83

Y : 28.1

Z : 44.67

YXY

Y1 : 28.1

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 57.65%

M : 41.18%

Y : 31.37%


LRV

~ 28.1 %

Munsell Color System

6.1B 5.8/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 59.98

A : -7.85

B : -17.62

CIE-Lch

L : 59.98

C : 19.29

H : 245.97

CIE-Luv

L : 59.98

U : -20.81

V : -25.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.01

A : -9.15

B : -12.86






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #6C96AF

Here are the colors similar to 6C96AF. 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.

#72A0C1
Air Superiority Blue
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#5D8AA8
Air Force Blue (RAF)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#6D9BC3
Cerulean Frost
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#73A9C2
Moonstone Blue
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 6C96AF.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 6C96AF.

#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 6C96AF.

#779FB5
PANTONE 2206 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#6191B4
PANTONE 2148 C
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#5F8FB4
PANTONE 7454 C
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#7594B3
PANTONE 2157 C
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 6C96AF.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 6C96AF.

#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#6CA5D3
BS 20-E-51 - Corfu (Purple)
ΔE - 7.15 (92.9% similar)


Paint color for Hex #6C96AF

Here are the paint colors similar to 6C96AF. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 6C96AF similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #6C96AF to Sherwin Williams

#6591A8
Blue Cruise (SW 7606)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#6F9DB3
Bluebird Feather (SW 9062)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#7B99B0
Dyer's Woad (SW 9071)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#6A8EA1
Leisure Blue (SW 6515)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 6C96AF similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #6C96AF to PPG Paints

#7595AB
American Anthem (PPG1156-4)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#789BB6
Walden Pond (PPG1159-4)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#5692B2
Vanity (PPG1157-5)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#5397B7
Hush-A-Bye (PPG1238-5)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color 6C96AF similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #6C96AF to Behr

#658FAA
Treasure Map (S500-5)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#679BB3
Yacht Blue (S490-4)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#6193B4
Empire Blue (MQ5-56)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#6A92B1
Brittany Blue (M510-4)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 6C96AF similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #6C96AF to Valspar

#6B9DB6
Crisp French Blue (V069-4)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#6890AE
Splendid Blue (4004-6A)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#6D8FA2
Palace Intrigue (P107)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#619CBE
Gulf Stream Blue (P033)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 6C96AF similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #6C96AF to Dunn-Edwards

#689DB7
Lake Lucerne (DE 5808)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#7B9CB3
Frozen Lake (DE 5815)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#648FA4
Salt Box Blue (DET 562)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#819AB1
Downpour (DE 5871)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 6C96AF similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #6C96AF to Benjamin Moore

#769EB0
Whipple Blue (HC-152)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#5394B4
Poolside (775)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#548DA7
Blue Daisy (2062-40)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#81A2B6
Colonial Blue (1677)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 6C96AF similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #6C96AF to Farrow & Ball

#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)
#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 9.02 (91.0% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 9.60 (90.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#6C96AF 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



6C96AF
Air Superiority Blue*

AF856C
Light Taupe*


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 #6C96AF?

Color that best contrast with #6C96AF is #AF856C, color name is Light Taupe*
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 #6C96AF?

Complementary or Opposite color for #6C96AF is #AF856C, color name is Light Taupe*.





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