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Shelduck Blue is a greenish-blue color. 


What color is Shelduck Blue?

Shelduck Blue color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Shelduck Blue is #A0D1CA, and the RGB color code is RGB(160, 209, 202).

In the RGB color model, Shelduck Blue has a red value of 160, a green value of 209, and a blue value of 202. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 23.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.3% yellow, and 18.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 171.4° (degrees), 34.8 % saturation, and 72.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Shelduck Blue has a hue of 171.4° (degrees), 23.4 % saturation and 82.0 % brightness/value.



Shelduck Blue is cool or warm?

The color Shelduck Blue is a cool color.



What is the LRV of Shelduck Blue? (For interior and product design)

Shelduck Blue has an LRV of nearly 57. 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

Shelduck Blue

Light Color


Compare LRV 57 of Shelduck Blue with dark and light Color





Is Shelduck Blue Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Shelduck Blue 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


Shelduck Blue color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(160, 209, 202)
Red
160 (62.7%)
Green
209 (82.0%)
Blue
202 (79.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
23.44%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.35%
Key
18.04%

HSL

HSL(171.43deg, 34.8 %, 72.4 %)

Hue
171.43°
Saturation
34.75 %.
Lightness
72.35 %.

RYB

RYB(17, 50, 49)
Red
17 (6.5%)
Yellow
50 (19.7%)
Blue
49 (19.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
171.43°
Saturation
23.44 %.
Brightness / Value
81.96 %.

HWB

H: 171.43°

W: 62.75 %

B: 18.04 %

XYZ

X : 47.96

Y : 57.34

Z : 64.42

YXY

Y1 : 57.34

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 37.25%

M : 18.04%

Y : 20.78%


LRV

~ 57.3 %

Munsell Color System

1BG 7.9/3.8

CIE-Lab

L : 80.37

A : -17.33

B : -1.74

CIE-Lch

L : 80.37

C : 17.42

H : 185.74

CIE-Luv

L : 80.37

U : -24.71

V : 0.26

Hunter-Lab

L : 75.72

A : -19.46

B : 2.57






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Shelduck Blue


Here are the colors similar to Shelduck Blue . 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.



#9ADEDB
Blue Green Pastel
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#96DED1
Pale Robin Egg Blue
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#8DD9CC
Middle Blue Green
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Shelduck Blue color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Shelduck Blue to Pantone PMS


#A1D6CA
PANTONE 565 C
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#A8D3C5
PANTONE 4162 C
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#9CDBD9
PANTONE 324 C
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


Shelduck Blue color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Shelduck Blue to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Shelduck Blue color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Shelduck Blue to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Shelduck Blue color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Shelduck Blue to British Standard 4800


#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Shelduck Blue color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Shelduck Blue to RAL Classic


#7EBAB5
RAL 6027 - Light Green
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)




Paint similar to Shelduck Blue


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Shelduck Blue . 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


Shelduck Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Shelduck Blue to Benjamin Moore


#9CD1CD
Lake Victoria (668)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#9DCDCB
Waterfall (2050-50)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#9AD5CB
Sea Mist Green (2041-50)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#AFD7CB
Copper Patina (619)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Shelduck Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Shelduck Blue to Sherwin Williams


#A1D5CB
Aqueduct (SW 6758)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#A1D4C8
Refresh (SW 6751)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#ABD1C9
Blue Sky (SW 0063)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#92D0D0
Bora Bora Shore (SW 9045)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Shelduck Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Shelduck Blue to Dunn-Edwards


#9CD4CF
Fountain City (DE 5723)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#AEDDD3
Jaded Clouds (DE 5702)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#8AC7BB
Tranquil Teal (DE 5703)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#9DD8DB
Lake Reflection (DET 556)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


Valspar


Shelduck Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Shelduck Blue to Valspar


#A9D2CC
Lake Breeze (5007-7B)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#A8DACF
Aqua Glow (5007-9B)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#9BD8D3
Electro Chill (V065-3)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#94CDC2
Beach Breeze (M227)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Shelduck Blue color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Shelduck Blue to PPG Paints


#A5D8CD
Whirlpool (PPG1230-3)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#8FCDC7
Tropical Holiday (PPG1231-4)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#A1CDBF
Tarreyton (PPG1140-3)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#AED0C9
Cassiopeia (PPG1141-3)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)


Behr


Shelduck Blue color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Shelduck Blue to Behr


#AFD9D3
Wave Top (M450-3)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#9DD9CC
Fish Pond (P440-3)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#96D0D1
Big Surf (M460-3)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#9BC7C6
Aquifer (MQ6-08)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Shelduck Blue - #A0D1CA color palettes and coordinating colors



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



A0D1CA
Shelduck Blue

D1A0A7
Pale Chestnut*


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 Shelduck Blue - #A0D1CA?

Color that best contrast with Shelduck Blue - #A0D1CA is #D1A0A7, color name is Pale Chestnut*
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 Shelduck Blue - #A0D1CA?

Complementary or Opposite color for Shelduck Blue - #A0D1CA is #D1A0A7, color name is Pale Chestnut*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


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