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What color is 72A499?

The RGB color code for color number #72A499 is RGB(114, 164, 153). In the RGB color model, #72A499 has a red value of 114, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 30.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 6.7% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 166.8° (degrees), 21.6 % saturation, and 54.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #72A499 has a hue of 166.8° (degrees), 30.5 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.



Color 72A499 is cool or warm?

Color 72A499 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #72A499? (For interior and product design)

72A499 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

#72A499

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of #72A499 with dark and light Color




Is #72A499 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 72A499 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 #72A499 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(114, 164, 153)
Red
114 (44.7%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
30.49%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
6.71%
Key
35.69%

HSL

HSL(166.8deg, 21.6 %, 54.5 %)

Hue
166.8°
Saturation
21.55 %.
Lightness
54.51 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 89, 91)
Red
44 (17.2%)
Yellow
89 (34.7%)
Blue
91 (35.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
166.8°
Saturation
30.49 %.
Brightness / Value
64.31 %.

HWB

H: 166.8°

W: 44.71 %

B: 35.69 %

XYZ

X : 25.96

Y : 32.43

Z : 35.03

YXY

Y1 : 32.43

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 55.29%

M : 35.69%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 32.4 %

Munsell Color System

9G 6.2/4

CIE-Lab

L : 63.7

A : -19.09

B : 0.37

CIE-Lch

L : 63.7

C : 19.09

H : 178.9

CIE-Luv

L : 63.7

U : -24.54

V : 3.58

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.95

A : -18.27

B : 3.39






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #72A499


Here are the colors similar to 72A499. 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.



#6EAEA1
Green Sheen
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#5DA493
Polished Pine
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#83A389
Catnip Green
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 72A499.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 72A499.


#789F90
PANTONE 624 C
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#82B1AA
PANTONE 4172 C
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#6AAEAA
PANTONE 2460 C
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#58A291
PANTONE 2241 C
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 72A499.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 72A499.


#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#7EBAB5
RAL 6027 - Light Green
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 72A499.


#559587
BS 18-D-43 - Dresden Blue
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#68B6A5
BS 18-D-41 - Blue
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #72A499


Here are the paint colors similar to 72A499. 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 72A499 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #72A499 to Behr


#78A696
Patina (MQ6-38)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#749E8F
Regal View (M430-5)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#63A39C
Aqua Rapids (M450-5)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#83ADA3
Summer Dragonfly (M440-4)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 72A499 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #72A499 to PPG Paints


#72A49F
Catalina (PPG1142-5)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#609D91
Treasure Isle (PPG1141-5)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#80AA95
Catnip (PPG1139-4)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#75978F
Yucca (PPG1143-5)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 72A499 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #72A499 to Sherwin Williams


#7EA298
Composed (SW 6472)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#61A89D
Rivulet (SW 6760)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#81A595
Verdigreen (SW 9042)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#53A38F
Jargon Jade (SW 6753)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 72A499 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #72A499 to Benjamin Moore


#759F9A
Antiqued Aqua (CSP-705)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#83AC9D
Everglades (641)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#6DA9A7
Florida Keys Blue (2050-40)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 72A499 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #72A499 to Dunn-Edwards


#5DA99F
Dragon Bay (DE 5725)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#61A9A5
Veranda (DET 543)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#799B96
Avalon (DET 552)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#6F9587
Up North (DE 5711)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 72A499 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #72A499 to Valspar


#6EA3A3
Cresting Waves (V066-4)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#77B5A8
Intracoastal (V064-4)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#619B87
Harmony in Green (V063-4)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#8BB6AE
Carnival Glass (8002-35D)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#72A499 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



72A499
Green Sheen*

A4727D
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 #72A499?

Color that best contrast with #72A499 is #A4727D, 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 #72A499?

Complementary or Opposite color for #72A499 is #A4727D, color name is Turkish Rose*.





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