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HEX 8494BD - #8494BD, RGB(132,148,189) Color


Color Name: Wild Blue Yonder*
Hex Color Code: #8494BD
RGB Color Code: RGB(132, 148, 189)
CMYK Values*: 30.2%, 21.7%, 0.0%, 25.9%



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What color is 8494BD?

The RGB color code for color number #8494BD is RGB(132, 148, 189). In the RGB color model, #8494BD has a red value of 132, a green value of 148, and a blue value of 189. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 30.2% cyan, 21.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 223.2° (degrees), 30.2 % saturation, and 62.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8494BD has a hue of 223.2° (degrees), 30.2 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color 8494BD is cool or warm?

Color 8494BD is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #8494BD? (For interior and product design)

8494BD 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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#8494BD

Light Color


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Is #8494BD Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8494BD 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 #8494BD color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(132, 148, 189)
Red
132 (51.8%)
Green
148 (58.0%)
Blue
189 (74.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
30.16%
Magenta
21.69%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(223.16deg, 30.2 %, 62.9 %)

Hue
223.16°
Saturation
30.16 %.
Lightness
62.94 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 54, 91)
Red
40 (15.8%)
Yellow
54 (21.4%)
Blue
91 (35.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
223.16°
Saturation
30.16 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 223.16°

W: 51.76 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 29.29

Y : 29.76

Z : 52.34

YXY

Y1 : 29.76

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 48.24%

M : 41.96%

Y : 25.88%


LRV

~ 29.8 %

Munsell Color System

5PB 6.0/4.9

CIE-Lab

L : 61.45

A : 3.91

B : -23.15

CIE-Lch

L : 61.45

C : 23.48

H : 279.59

CIE-Luv

L : 61.45

U : -10.12

V : -35.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.55

A : 0.38

B : -18.7






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #8494BD

Here are the colors similar to 8494BD. 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.

#7A89B8
Wild Blue Yonder
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#8C92AC
Cool Gray
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#9999CC
Blue Bell
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#778BA5
Shadow Blue
ΔE - 6.35 (93.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8494BD.

#8394B8
PANTONE 2136 C
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#9099BA
PANTONE 2107 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#838DC8
PANTONE 2114 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#758CC0
PANTONE 2135 C
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8494BD.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8494BD.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 8494BD.

#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)
#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #8494BD

Here are the paint colors similar to 8494BD. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color 8494BD similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8494BD to PPG Paints

#8394C5
Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#818DB3
Skysail Blue (PPG1167-5)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#8596D2
Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#7B8CA8
Evening Hush (PPG1165-5)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8494BD similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8494BD to Sherwin Williams

#8B98C4
Dahlia (SW 6816)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#7498BE
Lobelia (SW 6809)
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#8595AA
Dried Lavender (SW 9072)
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
#8990A3
Dusty Heather (SW 9073)
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 8494BD similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8494BD to Behr

#7E95BE
Blue Satin (M540-5)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#7F8FCA
Pansy Garden (P540-5)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#8A8DC4
Carriage Ride (P550-5)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#9097B4
Vintage Ribbon (S540-4)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 8494BD similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8494BD to Valspar

#8795B4
Electric Sky (M220)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#7893BF
Enchanted Evening (4003-8A)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#8E96B5
House of Owen (8003-47D)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#959CCD
Fields of Heather (8001-47D)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8494BD similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8494BD to Benjamin Moore

#929BC2
Persian Violet (1419)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#93A0BD
Blue Pearl (1433)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#8085B4
Softened Violet (1420)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#7F84BE
California Lilac (2068-40)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8494BD similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8494BD to Dunn-Edwards

#7F97B5
Denim Tradition (DE 5885)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#7886AA
Enchanting Sky (DE 5900)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#7896BA
Ocean City (DE 5879)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#979FBF
Midnight Blush (DE 5913)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 8494BD similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #8494BD to Farrow & Ball

#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 12.41 (87.6% similar)
#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 13.30 (86.7% similar)
#4280B8
Pea Flower Tea (CB12)
ΔE - 13.35 (86.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#8494BD 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



8494BD
Wild Blue Yonder*

BDAD84
Sand*


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 #8494BD?

Color that best contrast with #8494BD is #BDAD84, color name is Sand*
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 #8494BD?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8494BD is #BDAD84, color name is Sand*.





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