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HEX 717F9B - #717F9B, RGB(113,127,155) Color


Color Name: Shadow Blue*
Hex Color Code: #717F9B
RGB Color Code: RGB(113, 127, 155)
CMYK Values*: 27.1%, 18.1%, 0.0%, 39.2%






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What color is 717F9B?

The RGB color code for color number #717F9B is RGB(113, 127, 155). In the RGB color model, #717F9B has a red value of 113, a green value of 127, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 27.1% cyan, 18.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 39.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 220° (degrees), 17.4 % saturation, and 52.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #717F9B has a hue of 220° (degrees), 27.1 % saturation and 60.8 % brightness/value.



Color 717F9B is cool or warm?

Color 717F9B is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #717F9B? (For interior and product design)

717F9B has an LRV of nearly 21. 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.



Dark Color

#717F9B

Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of #717F9B with dark and light Color




Is #717F9B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 717F9B 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 #717F9B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(113, 127, 155)
Red
113 (44.3%)
Green
127 (49.8%)
Blue
155 (60.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
27.10%
Magenta
18.06%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
39.22%

HSL

HSL(220deg, 17.4 %, 52.5 %)

Hue
220°
Saturation
17.36 %.
Lightness
52.55 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 80, 110)
Red
61 (23.9%)
Yellow
80 (31.4%)
Blue
110 (43.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
220°
Saturation
27.10 %.
Brightness / Value
60.78 %.

HWB

H: 220°

W: 44.31 %

B: 39.22 %

XYZ

X : 20.32

Y : 21.06

Z : 34

YXY

Y1 : 21.06

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 55.69%

M : 50.20%

Y : 39.22%


LRV

~ 21.1 %

Munsell Color System

3.4PB 5.1/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 53.01

A : 1.49

B : -16.71

CIE-Lch

L : 53.01

C : 16.77

H : 275.1

CIE-Luv

L : 53.01

U : -8.53

V : -24.7

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.89

A : -1.27

B : -11.82






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #717F9B


Here are the colors similar to 717F9B. 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.



#778BA5
Shadow Blue
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#708090
Slate Gray
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#778899
Light Slate Gray
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#7A89B8
Wild Blue Yonder
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 717F9B.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 717F9B.


#72829F
PANTONE 2373 C
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#6A7F9D
PANTONE 8181 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#7B859B
PANTONE 4135 C
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#6E80A9
PANTONE 2137 C
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 717F9B.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 717F9B.


#7A7C93
BS 22-D-44 - Purple
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 717F9B.


#637D96
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #717F9B


Here are the paint colors similar to 717F9B. 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 717F9B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #717F9B to Sherwin Williams


#6C7F9A
Searching Blue (SW 6536)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#757C91
Soulful Blue (SW 6543)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#6487B0
Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065)
ΔE - 6.65 (93.4% similar)
#6572A5
Gentian (SW 6817)
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 717F9B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #717F9B to Benjamin Moore


#7685A1
Stratford Blue (831)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#747D92
Luxe (AF-580)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#6A82A8
Yin Yang (824)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#7C819D
Queen's Wreath (1426)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color 717F9B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #717F9B to Behr


#6C809C
Lead Cast (MQ5-52)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#6D829D
Brisk Blue (S530-5)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#768294
Tranquil Pond (PPU15-07)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#7E85A3
Velvet Curtain (S540-5)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 717F9B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #717F9B to Dunn-Edwards


#6A819E
Bay View (DE 5886)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#7886AA
Enchanting Sky (DE 5900)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#767C9E
Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#6C849B
Lakeville (DE 5872)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 717F9B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #717F9B to Valspar


#738092
Andrew's Hoodie (M309)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#6A8097
Merman (T601)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#71799F
Positively Purple (4002-8B)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#717F90
Window Screen (4004-4A)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 717F9B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #717F9B to PPG Paints


#6C8096
Silver Blueberry (PPG1163-5)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#7B8CA8
Evening Hush (PPG1165-5)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#838BA4
Violet Aura (PPG1168-5)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#6D86B6
Kimono (PPG1166-5)
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#717F9B 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



717F9B
Shadow Blue*

9B8D71
Grullo*


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 #717F9B?

Color that best contrast with #717F9B is #9B8D71, color name is Grullo*
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 #717F9B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #717F9B is #9B8D71, color name is Grullo*.





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