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HEX 749AA8 - #749AA8, RGB(116,154,168) Color


Color Name: Pewter Blue*
Hex Color Code: #749AA8
RGB Color Code: RGB(116, 154, 168)
CMYK Values*: 31.0%, 8.3%, 0.0%, 34.1%



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What color is 749AA8?

The RGB color code for color number #749AA8 is RGB(116, 154, 168). In the RGB color model, #749AA8 has a red value of 116, a green value of 154, and a blue value of 168. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 31.0% cyan, 8.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 196.2° (degrees), 23.0 % saturation, and 55.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #749AA8 has a hue of 196.2° (degrees), 31.0 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.



Color 749AA8 is cool or warm?

Color 749AA8 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #749AA8? (For interior and product design)

749AA8 has an LRV of nearly 30. 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.



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Is #749AA8 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 749AA8 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 #749AA8 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(116, 154, 168)
Red
116 (45.5%)
Green
154 (60.4%)
Blue
168 (65.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
30.95%
Magenta
8.33%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
34.12%

HSL

HSL(196.15deg, 23.0 %, 55.7 %)

Hue
196.15°
Saturation
23.01 %.
Lightness
55.69 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 74, 95)
Red
44 (17.2%)
Yellow
74 (29.1%)
Blue
95 (37.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
196.15°
Saturation
30.95 %.
Brightness / Value
65.88 %.

HWB

H: 196.15°

W: 45.49 %

B: 34.12 %

XYZ

X : 25.83

Y : 29.65

Z : 41.41

YXY

Y1 : 29.65

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 54.51%

M : 39.61%

Y : 34.12%


LRV

~ 29.7 %

Munsell Color System

2.5B 6.0/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 61.35

A : -9.57

B : -11.53

CIE-Lch

L : 61.35

C : 14.99

H : 230.33

CIE-Luv

L : 61.35

U : -19.28

V : -15.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.45

A : -10.63

B : -6.97






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #749AA8

Here are the colors similar to 749AA8. 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.

#8BA8B7
Pewter Blue
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#73A9C2
Moonstone Blue
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#72A0C1
Air Superiority Blue
ΔE - 7.03 (93.0% similar)
#91A3B0
Cadet Gray
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 749AA8.

#749FAE
PANTONE 10274 C
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#7FA0AC
PANTONE 2177 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#7A99AC
PANTONE 5425 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#779FB5
PANTONE 2206 C
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 749AA8.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 749AA8.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 749AA8.

#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 749AA8.

#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #749AA8

Here are the paint colors similar to 749AA8. 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 749AA8 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #749AA8 to Behr

#7D9DA9
Dolphin Blue (S470-4)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#75A0B1
Saga Blue (S480-4)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#679BB3
Yacht Blue (S490-4)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#879CA3
Rainy Season (MQ5-27)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 749AA8 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #749AA8 to Benjamin Moore

#769EB0
Whipple Blue (HC-152)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#7F9DAC
Labrador Blue (1670)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#83A0AD
Cable Knit Sweater (CSP-650)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#84A0AB
Franklin Lakes (1643)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 749AA8 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #749AA8 to Valspar

#739FB1
Winter Twilight (8003-41D)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#7AA0B2
Summerhouse Blue (4008-5C)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#849EA8
Impressionist (8004-39D)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#7D9DB0
Lake Okoboji (V108-4)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 749AA8 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #749AA8 to Dunn-Edwards

#80A1B0
Lake Winnipeg (DE 5794)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#689DB7
Lake Lucerne (DE 5808)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#69A4B9
Pacific Palisade (DE 5787)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#7B9CB3
Frozen Lake (DE 5815)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 749AA8 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #749AA8 to Sherwin Williams

#6F9DB3
Bluebird Feather (SW 9062)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#83A2B4
Baby Blue Eyes (SW 9070)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#89A4AD
Powder Blue (SW 2863)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#8AA3B1
Favorite Jeans (SW 9147)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 749AA8 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #749AA8 to PPG Paints

#819DAA
Serene Stream (PPG1154-5)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#7F9DAF
Americana (PPG1152-4)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#7595AB
American Anthem (PPG1156-4)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#89A0A6
Symphony Of Blue (PPG1035-4)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 749AA8 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #749AA8 to Farrow & Ball

#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)
#90A3A6
Sardine (CB08)
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)
#889B9B
Oval Room Blue (85)
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)
#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#749AA8 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



749AA8
Pewter Blue*

A88274
Tawny Birch*


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 #749AA8?

Color that best contrast with #749AA8 is #A88274, color name is Tawny Birch*
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 #749AA8?

Complementary or Opposite color for #749AA8 is #A88274, color name is Tawny Birch*.





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