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What color is 72A494?

The RGB color code for color number #72A494 is RGB(114, 164, 148). In the RGB color model, #72A494 has a red value of 114, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 148. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 30.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 9.8% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 160.8° (degrees), 21.6 % saturation, and 54.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #72A494 has a hue of 160.8° (degrees), 30.5 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.



Color 72A494 is cool or warm?

Color 72A494 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #72A494? (For interior and product design)

72A494 has an LRV of nearly 32. 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

#72A494

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of #72A494 with dark and light Color




Is #72A494 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 72A494 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 #72A494 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(114, 164, 148)
Red
114 (44.7%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
148 (58.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
30.49%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
9.76%
Key
35.69%

HSL

HSL(160.8deg, 21.6 %, 54.5 %)

Hue
160.8°
Saturation
21.55 %.
Lightness
54.51 %.

RYB

RYB(45, 93, 91)
Red
45 (17.8%)
Yellow
93 (36.4%)
Blue
91 (35.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
160.8°
Saturation
30.49 %.
Brightness / Value
64.31 %.

HWB

H: 160.8°

W: 44.71 %

B: 35.69 %

XYZ

X : 25.56

Y : 32.27

Z : 32.9

YXY

Y1 : 32.27

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 55.29%

M : 35.69%

Y : 41.96%


LRV

~ 32.3 %

Munsell Color System

6.6G 6.2/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 63.56

A : -20.21

B : 2.97

CIE-Lch

L : 63.56

C : 20.42

H : 171.63

CIE-Luv

L : 63.56

U : -24.58

V : 7.52

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.8

A : -19.09

B : 5.42






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #72A494


Here are the colors similar to 72A494. 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.



#5DA493
Polished Pine
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#6EAEA1
Green Sheen
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#83A389
Catnip Green
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#8DA399
Morning Sky Blue
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 72A494.


#789F90
PANTONE 624 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#6FA287
PANTONE 556 C
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#58A291
PANTONE 2241 C
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#85B09A
PANTONE 557 C
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 72A494.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 72A494.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 72A494.


#559587
BS 18-D-43 - Dresden Blue
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#68B6A5
BS 18-D-41 - Blue
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#5DA07A
BS 16-E-53 - Seafarer
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 72A494.


#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)
#7EBAB5
RAL 6027 - Light Green
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #72A494


Here are the paint colors similar to 72A494. 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 72A494 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #72A494 to Behr


#78A696
Patina (MQ6-38)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#74A690
Free Green (M420-5)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#749E8F
Regal View (M430-5)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#63A39C
Aqua Rapids (M450-5)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 72A494 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #72A494 to Sherwin Williams


#81A595
Verdigreen (SW 9042)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#7EA298
Composed (SW 6472)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#61A89D
Rivulet (SW 6760)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#53A38F
Jargon Jade (SW 6753)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 72A494 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #72A494 to PPG Paints


#80AA95
Catnip (PPG1139-4)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#609D91
Treasure Isle (PPG1141-5)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#72A49F
Catalina (PPG1142-5)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#599C89
Derby Green (PPG1140-5)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 72A494 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #72A494 to Benjamin Moore


#63A791
Medici Malachite (600)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#83AC9D
Everglades (641)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#56A392
Captivating Teal (649)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 72A494 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #72A494 to Valspar


#619B87
Harmony in Green (V063-4)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#7DA29C
Zen (P027)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#77B5A8
Intracoastal (V064-4)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#7CB6A1
Patina Hue (V063-3)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 72A494 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #72A494 to Dunn-Edwards


#5DA99F
Dragon Bay (DE 5725)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#81B39C
Mid-century Gem (DET 535)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#6F9587
Up North (DE 5711)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#73B7A5
Turtle Lake (DE 5704)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#72A494 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



72A494
Polished Pine*

A47282
Turkish 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 #72A494?

Color that best contrast with #72A494 is #A47282, color name is Turkish 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 #72A494?

Complementary or Opposite color for #72A494 is #A47282, color name is Turkish Rose*.





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