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HEX 747F9C - #747F9C, RGB(116,127,156) Color


Color Name: Shadow Blue*
Hex Color Code: #747F9C
RGB Color Code: RGB(116, 127, 156)
CMYK Values*: 25.6%, 18.6%, 0.0%, 38.8%



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What color is 747F9C?

The RGB color code for color number #747F9C is RGB(116, 127, 156). In the RGB color model, #747F9C has a red value of 116, a green value of 127, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 25.6% cyan, 18.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 223.5° (degrees), 16.8 % saturation, and 53.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #747F9C has a hue of 223.5° (degrees), 25.6 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.



Color 747F9C is cool or warm?

Color 747F9C is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #747F9C? (For interior and product design)

747F9C 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.



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Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of #747F9C with dark and light Color




Is #747F9C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 747F9C 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 #747F9C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(116, 127, 156)
Red
116 (45.5%)
Green
127 (49.8%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
25.64%
Magenta
18.59%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
38.82%

HSL

HSL(223.5deg, 16.8 %, 53.3 %)

Hue
223.5°
Saturation
16.81 %.
Lightness
53.33 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 79, 108)
Red
61 (23.8%)
Yellow
79 (30.8%)
Blue
108 (42.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
223.5°
Saturation
25.64 %.
Brightness / Value
61.18 %.

HWB

H: 223.5°

W: 45.49 %

B: 38.82 %

XYZ

X : 20.79

Y : 21.29

Z : 34.47

YXY

Y1 : 21.29

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 54.51%

M : 50.20%

Y : 38.82%


LRV

~ 21.3 %

Munsell Color System

4.3PB 5.2/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 53.27

A : 2.71

B : -16.88

CIE-Lch

L : 53.27

C : 17.09

H : 279.11

CIE-Luv

L : 53.27

U : -7.16

V : -25.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.14

A : -0.32

B : -11.99






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #747F9C

Here are the colors similar to 747F9C. 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 - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#777696
Rhythm
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#7A89B8
Wild Blue Yonder
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#708090
Slate Gray
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 747F9C.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 747F9C.

#72829F
PANTONE 2373 C
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#7B859B
PANTONE 4135 C
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#6E80A9
PANTONE 2137 C
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#6A7F9D
PANTONE 8181 C
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 747F9C.

#7A7C93
BS 22-D-44 - Purple
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#7D7B9B
BS 22-C-37 - Violet
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 747F9C.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 747F9C.

#637D96
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 6.85 (93.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #747F9C

Here are the paint colors similar to 747F9C. 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 747F9C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #747F9C to Benjamin Moore

#7685A1
Stratford Blue (831)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#7C819D
Queen's Wreath (1426)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#747D92
Luxe (AF-580)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#6A82A8
Yin Yang (824)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 747F9C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #747F9C to Dunn-Edwards

#767C9E
Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#787E93
Your Shadow (DE 5921)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#7886AA
Enchanting Sky (DE 5900)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#7F809C
Blue Intrigue (DE 5928)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 747F9C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #747F9C to Sherwin Williams

#757C91
Soulful Blue (SW 6543)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#6C7F9A
Searching Blue (SW 6536)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#6572A5
Gentian (SW 6817)
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)
#8990A3
Dusty Heather (SW 9073)
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color 747F9C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #747F9C to Behr

#7E85A3
Velvet Curtain (S540-5)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#6C809C
Lead Cast (MQ5-52)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#73778F
Little Theater (MQ5-07)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#747792
Royal Fortune (S560-5)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 747F9C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #747F9C to Valspar

#71799F
Positively Purple (4002-8B)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#738092
Andrew's Hoodie (M309)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#717F90
Window Screen (4004-4A)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 747F9C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #747F9C to PPG Paints

#838BA4
Violet Aura (PPG1168-5)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#7B8CA8
Evening Hush (PPG1165-5)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#6C8096
Silver Blueberry (PPG1163-5)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#818DB3
Skysail Blue (PPG1167-5)
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 747F9C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #747F9C to Farrow & Ball

#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 9.33 (90.7% similar)
#5C6576
Wine Dark (308)
ΔE - 11.36 (88.6% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 11.49 (88.5% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 11.85 (88.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#747F9C 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



747F9C
Shadow Blue*

9C9174
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 #747F9C?

Color that best contrast with #747F9C is #9C9174, 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 #747F9C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #747F9C is #9C9174, color name is Grullo*.





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