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What color is 6C989C?

The RGB color code for color number #6C989C is RGB(108, 152, 156). In the RGB color model, #6C989C has a red value of 108, a green value of 152, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 30.8% cyan, 2.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 185° (degrees), 19.5 % saturation, and 51.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #6C989C has a hue of 185° (degrees), 30.8 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.



Color 6C989C is cool or warm?

Color 6C989C is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #6C989C? (For interior and product design)

6C989C 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

#6C989C

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #6C989C with dark and light Color




Is #6C989C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 6C989C 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 #6C989C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(108, 152, 156)
Red
108 (42.4%)
Green
152 (59.6%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
30.77%
Magenta
2.56%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
38.82%

HSL

HSL(185deg, 19.5 %, 51.8 %)

Hue
185°
Saturation
19.51 %.
Lightness
51.76 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 85, 100)
Red
48 (18.9%)
Yellow
85 (33.3%)
Blue
100 (39.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
185°
Saturation
30.77 %.
Brightness / Value
61.18 %.

HWB

H: 185°

W: 42.35 %

B: 38.82 %

XYZ

X : 23.41

Y : 28.04

Z : 35.63

YXY

Y1 : 28.04

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 57.65%

M : 40.39%

Y : 38.82%


LRV

~ 28 %

Munsell Color System

6.5BG 5.8/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 59.93

A : -13.85

B : -6.91

CIE-Lch

L : 59.93

C : 15.48

H : 206.52

CIE-Luv

L : 59.93

U : -21.71

V : -7.98

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.96

A : -13.76

B : -2.82






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #6C989C


Here are the colors similar to 6C989C. 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 - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#5F8A8B
Steel Teal
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#8DA399
Morning Sky Blue
ΔE - 9.16 (90.8% similar)
#56887D
Wintergreen Dream
ΔE - 9.61 (90.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 6C989C.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 6C989C.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 6C989C.


#6F9BA4
PANTONE 2211 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#709592
PANTONE 8281 C
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#4C9CA2
PANTONE 10288 C
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#4F9FA6
PANTONE 2234 C
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 6C989C.


#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #6C989C


Here are the paint colors similar to 6C989C. 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 6C989C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #6C989C to Behr


#669699
Vintage Teal (MQ6-33)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#719CA4
Voyage (PPU13-07)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#7BA0A0
Tower Bridge (S440-4)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#5B9099
Cabana Blue (HDC-AC-23A)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 6C989C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #6C989C to PPG Paints


#6D9A9B
Palmetto (PPG1146-5)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#708E95
Baritone (PPG1149-5)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#7C9793
Green Granite (PPG1144-5)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 6C989C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #6C989C to Valspar


#6D9495
Ship Shape (V102-5)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#6B9297
Teal & Tonic (M304)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#729397
Grand Boulevard (V103-4)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#618F99
Flood Tide (5001-6A)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 6C989C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #6C989C to Sherwin Williams


#679199
Mountain Stream (SW 7612)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#739694
Peacock Plume (SW 0020)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#5C9598
Cloudburst (SW 6487)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#5B96A2
Lakeshore (SW 6494)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 6C989C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #6C989C to Dunn-Edwards


#629091
Tranquil Seashore (DET 542)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#5796A1
Star City (DE 5767)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#799B96
Avalon (DET 552)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#6A8D88
Aspen Hush (DE 5746)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 6C989C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #6C989C to Benjamin Moore


#689B99
Azure Water (677)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#69A2AB
Bracken Blue (CW-600)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#6F8F8E
Fort Pierce Green (712)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#629FA0
Majestic Blue (2051-40)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 6C989C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #6C989C to Farrow & Ball


#889B9B
Oval Room Blue (85)
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)
#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)
#90A3A6
Sardine (CB08)
ΔE - 8.55 (91.4% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 8.71 (91.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#6C989C 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



6C989C
Cadet Blue*

9C706C
Dark Chestnut*


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 #6C989C?

Color that best contrast with #6C989C is #9C706C, color name is Dark Chestnut*
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 #6C989C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #6C989C is #9C706C, color name is Dark Chestnut*.





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