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What color is 859D9B?

The RGB color code for color number #859D9B is RGB(133, 157, 155). In the RGB color model, #859D9B has a red value of 133, a green value of 157, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.3% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.3% yellow, and 38.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 175° (degrees), 10.9 % saturation, and 56.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #859D9B has a hue of 175° (degrees), 15.3 % saturation and 61.6 % brightness/value.



Color 859D9B is cool or warm?

Color 859D9B is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #859D9B? (For interior and product design)

859D9B has an LRV of nearly 31. 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

#859D9B

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #859D9B with dark and light Color




Is #859D9B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 859D9B 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 #859D9B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(133, 157, 155)
Red
133 (52.2%)
Green
157 (61.6%)
Blue
155 (60.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
15.29%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
1.27%
Key
38.43%

HSL

HSL(175deg, 10.9 %, 56.9 %)

Hue
175°
Saturation
10.91 %.
Lightness
56.86 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 82, 85)
Red
48 (18.8%)
Yellow
82 (32.3%)
Blue
85 (33.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
175°
Saturation
15.29 %.
Brightness / Value
61.57 %.

HWB

H: 175°

W: 52.16 %

B: 38.43 %

XYZ

X : 27.65

Y : 31.47

Z : 35.63

YXY

Y1 : 31.47

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 47.84%

M : 38.43%

Y : 39.22%


LRV

~ 31.5 %

Munsell Color System

9.1G 6.1/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 62.9

A : -8.8

B : -1.78

CIE-Lch

L : 62.9

C : 8.98

H : 191.45

CIE-Luv

L : 62.9

U : -12.69

V : -1.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.1

A : -10.19

B : 1.61






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #859D9B


Here are the colors similar to 859D9B. 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.



#8DA399
Morning Sky Blue
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#8BA8B7
Pewter Blue
ΔE - 8.60 (91.4% similar)
#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 8.72 (91.3% similar)
#91A3B0
Cadet Gray
ΔE - 8.89 (91.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 859D9B.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 859D9B.


#88A39A
PANTONE 4185 C
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#83968C
PANTONE 8300 C
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#94A69D
PANTONE 4191 C
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#7F9C90
PANTONE 5565 C
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 859D9B.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 859D9B.


#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #859D9B


Here are the paint colors similar to 859D9B. 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 859D9B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #859D9B to Benjamin Moore


#889D9A
Atmospheric (AF-500)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#8A9F9B
Mystic Lake (CSP-745)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#89A098
Azores (AF-495)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#8AA39C
Grenada Villa (690)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color 859D9B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #859D9B to Behr


#879D99
Agave (PPU12-04)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#889A95
Rainy Afternoon (N430-4)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#7BA0A0
Tower Bridge (S440-4)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#8EA8A0
Green Meets Blue (S430-4)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 859D9B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #859D9B to Dunn-Edwards


#869F98
Meek Moss Green (DET 606)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#799B96
Avalon (DET 552)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#93A8A7
Mythical Blue (DEC 787)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#95A7A4
Galway Bay (DE 6305)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 859D9B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #859D9B to PPG Paints


#7C9793
Green Granite (PPG1144-5)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#91A49D
Spruce Shade (PPG1136-5)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#829F96
Silver Laurel (PPG1137-5)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#89A0A6
Symphony Of Blue (PPG1035-4)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 859D9B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #859D9B to Sherwin Williams


#8D9E97
Jasper Stone (SW 9133)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#8CA49C
Calico (SW 0017)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#739694
Peacock Plume (SW 0020)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#7EA298
Composed (SW 6472)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 859D9B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #859D9B to Valspar


#8A9F95
Green Water (5003-4A)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#8D9F95
Verdant Retreat (T625)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#7DA29C
Zen (P027)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#98ABA7
April Rain (V100-4)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#859D9B 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



859D9B
Morning Sky Blue*

9D8587
Cinereous*


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 #859D9B?

Color that best contrast with #859D9B is #9D8587, color name is Cinereous*
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 #859D9B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #859D9B is #9D8587, color name is Cinereous*.





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