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HEX 6D9C98 - #6D9C98, RGB(109,156,152) Color


Color Name: Cadet Blue*
Hex Color Code: #6D9C98
RGB Color Code: RGB(109, 156, 152)
CMYK Values*: 30.1%, 0.0%, 2.6%, 38.8%



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What color is 6D9C98?

The RGB color code for color number #6D9C98 is RGB(109, 156, 152). In the RGB color model, #6D9C98 has a red value of 109, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 152. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 30.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.6% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 174.9° (degrees), 19.2 % saturation, and 52.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #6D9C98 has a hue of 174.9° (degrees), 30.1 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.



Color 6D9C98 is cool or warm?

Color 6D9C98 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #6D9C98? (For interior and product design)

6D9C98 has an LRV of nearly 29. 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #6D9C98 with dark and light Color




Is #6D9C98 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 6D9C98 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 #6D9C98 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(109, 156, 152)
Red
109 (42.7%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
152 (59.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
30.13%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.56%
Key
38.82%

HSL

HSL(174.89deg, 19.2 %, 52.0 %)

Hue
174.89°
Saturation
19.18 %.
Lightness
51.96 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 89, 97)
Red
48 (18.7%)
Yellow
89 (34.8%)
Blue
97 (38.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
174.89°
Saturation
30.13 %.
Brightness / Value
61.18 %.

HWB

H: 174.89°

W: 42.75 %

B: 38.82 %

XYZ

X : 23.86

Y : 29.3

Z : 34.1

YXY

Y1 : 29.3

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 57.25%

M : 38.82%

Y : 40.39%


LRV

~ 29.3 %

Munsell Color System

2.6BG 5.9/3.7

CIE-Lab

L : 61.04

A : -16.65

B : -2.99

CIE-Lch

L : 61.04

C : 16.92

H : 190.19

CIE-Luv

L : 61.04

U : -23.08

V : -1.73

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.12

A : -16.02

B : 0.53






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #6D9C98

Here are the colors similar to 6D9C98. 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 - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#5F8A8B
Steel Teal
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
#6EAEA1
Green Sheen
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#5DA493
Polished Pine
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 6D9C98.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 6D9C98.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 6D9C98.

#709592
PANTONE 8281 C
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#698E88
PANTONE 4186 C
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#789F90
PANTONE 624 C
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#6AAEAA
PANTONE 2460 C
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 6D9C98.

#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 6D9C98.

#559587
BS 18-D-43 - Dresden Blue
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #6D9C98

Here are the paint colors similar to 6D9C98. 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 6D9C98 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #6D9C98 to Benjamin Moore

#689B99
Azure Water (677)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#759F9A
Antiqued Aqua (CSP-705)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#629FA0
Majestic Blue (2051-40)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#6DA9A7
Florida Keys Blue (2050-40)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color 6D9C98 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #6D9C98 to Behr

#659B97
Semi-Precious (MQ6-06)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#5E9EA0
Bali Bliss (PPU13-05)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#669699
Vintage Teal (MQ6-33)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#63A39C
Aqua Rapids (M450-5)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 6D9C98 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #6D9C98 to PPG Paints

#6D9A9B
Palmetto (PPG1146-5)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#72A49F
Catalina (PPG1142-5)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#75978F
Yucca (PPG1143-5)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#609D91
Treasure Isle (PPG1141-5)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 6D9C98 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #6D9C98 to Valspar

#6EA3A3
Cresting Waves (V066-4)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#6D9495
Ship Shape (V102-5)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#6B9297
Teal & Tonic (M304)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 6D9C98 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #6D9C98 to Dunn-Edwards

#799B96
Avalon (DET 552)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#629091
Tranquil Seashore (DET 542)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#6F9587
Up North (DE 5711)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#61A9A5
Veranda (DET 543)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 6D9C98 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #6D9C98 to Sherwin Williams

#739694
Peacock Plume (SW 0020)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#7EA298
Composed (SW 6472)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#5C9598
Cloudburst (SW 6487)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#61A89D
Rivulet (SW 6760)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 6D9C98 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #6D9C98 to Farrow & Ball

#889B9B
Oval Room Blue (85)
ΔE - 8.36 (91.6% similar)
#96AFAC
Dix Blue (82)
ΔE - 9.15 (90.9% similar)
#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 9.48 (90.5% similar)
#90A3A6
Sardine (CB08)
ΔE - 9.95 (90.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#6D9C98 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



6D9C98
Cadet Blue*

9C6D71
Copper rose*


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 #6D9C98?

Color that best contrast with #6D9C98 is #9C6D71, color name is Copper rose*
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 #6D9C98?

Complementary or Opposite color for #6D9C98 is #9C6D71, color name is Copper rose*.





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