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What color is 73BFDE?

The RGB color code for color number #73BFDE is RGB(115, 191, 222). In the RGB color model, #73BFDE has a red value of 115, a green value of 191, and a blue value of 222. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 48.2% cyan, 14.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 197.4° (degrees), 61.8 % saturation, and 66.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #73BFDE has a hue of 197.4° (degrees), 48.2 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.



Color 73BFDE is cool or warm?

Color 73BFDE is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #73BFDE? (For interior and product design)

73BFDE has an LRV of nearly 46. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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

#73BFDE

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #73BFDE with dark and light Color




Is #73BFDE Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 73BFDE 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 #73BFDE color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(115, 191, 222)
Red
115 (45.1%)
Green
191 (74.9%)
Blue
222 (87.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
48.20%
Magenta
13.96%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
12.94%

HSL

HSL(197.38deg, 61.8 %, 66.1 %)

Hue
197.38°
Saturation
61.85 %.
Lightness
66.08 %.

RYB

RYB(16, 34, 73)
Red
16 (6.3%)
Yellow
34 (13.4%)
Blue
73 (28.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
197.38°
Saturation
48.20 %.
Brightness / Value
87.06 %.

HWB

H: 197.38°

W: 45.10 %

B: 12.94 %

XYZ

X : 38.89

Y : 46.18

Z : 75.97

YXY

Y1 : 46.18

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 54.90%

M : 25.10%

Y : 12.94%


LRV

~ 46.2 %

Munsell Color System

4.7B 7.2/6.1

CIE-Lab

L : 73.66

A : -15.29

B : -22.8

CIE-Lch

L : 73.66

C : 27.45

H : 236.15

CIE-Luv

L : 73.66

U : -34.22

V : -33.68

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.96

A : -16.78

B : -18.71






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #73BFDE


Here are the colors similar to 73BFDE. 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.



#50BFE6
Blizzard Blue
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#87CEEB
Sky blue
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#89CFF0
Baby Blue
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#93CCEA
Light Cornflower Blue
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 73BFDE.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 73BFDE.


#71C5E8
PANTONE 297 C
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#5BC2E7
PANTONE 2985 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#8DC8E8
PANTONE 2905 C
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#4EC3E0
PANTONE 637 C
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 73BFDE.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 73BFDE.


#81C6FD
BS 20-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #73BFDE


Here are the paint colors similar to 73BFDE. 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.


Valspar

Hex color 73BFDE similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #73BFDE to Valspar


#76C2E3
Billow (4008-9C)
ΔE - 1.05 (99.0% similar)
#78C6E3
Summer Splash (5002-9C)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#6FB8D3
Water Fountain (5001-10A)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#76C7E2
Waterslide (V031-2)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 73BFDE similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #73BFDE to Benjamin Moore


#73C1E4
Cayman Blue (2060-50)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#76C4E2
Pool Party (2059-50)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#7DBCDB
St. Lucia Skies (781)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#80BFD7
Aquarium Blue (2058-50)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 73BFDE similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #73BFDE to Sherwin Williams


#7FC3E1
Undercool (SW 6957)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#89C6DF
Sky Fall (SW 9049)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#5DB3D4
Flyway (SW 6794)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#7DB5D3
Regale Blue (SW 6801)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 73BFDE similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #73BFDE to PPG Paints


#80C1E2
Horizon Haze (PPG1237-4)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#7EB6D0
Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#6AB4E0
Xavier Blue (PPG1240-4)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#88B5C4
Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 73BFDE similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #73BFDE to Dunn-Edwards


#83C7DF
Winter Chime (DE 5828)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#87CDED
Below Zero (DE 5835)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#55B4DE
Sail Away (DE 5836)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#8DBBD1
Bonnie Blue (DE 5807)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color 73BFDE similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #73BFDE to Behr


#78B8CC
Below Zero (M480-4)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#6FB7E0
Life Force (P500-4)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#7ECBE2
Big Chill (P490-3)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#4DB5D7
Aztec Sky (P490-4)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 73BFDE similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #73BFDE to Farrow & Ball


#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 8.66 (91.3% similar)
#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 9.59 (90.4% similar)
#A0C5CA
Blue Ground (210)
ΔE - 9.77 (90.2% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 11.17 (88.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#73BFDE 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



73BFDE
Blizzard Blue*

DE9273
Pale Copper*


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 #73BFDE?

Color that best contrast with #73BFDE is #DE9273, color name is Pale Copper*
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 #73BFDE?

Complementary or Opposite color for #73BFDE is #DE9273, color name is Pale Copper*.





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