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Behr Aquifer (MQ6-08) Paint Color


Color Name: Aquifer (MQ6-08)
Hex Color Code: #9BC7C6
RGB Color Code: RGB(155, 199, 198)
CMYK Values*: 22.1%, 0.0%, 0.5%, 22.0%
Color Family (Hue): Cyan





About Aquifer (MQ6-08) color - its meaning and example


What color is Aquifer (MQ6-08)?

Aquifer (MQ6-08) color belongs to the Cyan color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Aquifer (MQ6-08) is #9BC7C6, and the RGB color code is RGB(155, 199, 198).

In the RGB color model, Aquifer (MQ6-08) has a red value of 155, a green value of 199, and a blue value of 198. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.5% yellow, and 22.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 178.6° (degrees), 28.2 % saturation, and 69.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Aquifer (MQ6-08) has a hue of 178.6° (degrees), 22.1 % saturation and 78.0 % brightness/value.


Aquifer (MQ6-08) is cool or warm?

The color Aquifer (MQ6-08) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Aquifer (MQ6-08)?

Aquifer (MQ6-08) has an LRV of nearly 52. 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

Aquifer (MQ6-08)

Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of Aquifer (MQ6-08) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 52 puts Behr Aquifer (MQ6-08) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Aquifer (MQ6-08) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(155, 199, 198)
Red
155 (60.8%)
Green
199 (78.0%)
Blue
198 (77.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
22.11%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.50%
Key
21.96%

HSL

HSL(178.64deg, 28.2 %, 69.4 %)

Hue
178.64°
Saturation
28.21 %.
Lightness
69.41 %.

RYB

RYB(21, 53, 56)
Red
21 (8.1%)
Yellow
53 (20.6%)
Blue
56 (21.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
178.64°
Saturation
22.11 %.
Brightness / Value
78.04 %.

HWB

H: 178.64°

W: 60.78 %

B: 21.96 %

XYZ

X : 44.13

Y : 51.89

Z : 61.12

YXY

Y1 : 51.89

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 39.22%

M : 21.96%

Y : 22.35%


LRV

~ 51.9 %

Munsell Color System

4.1BG 7.6/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 77.22

A : -14.61

B : -4.26

CIE-Lch

L : 77.22

C : 15.22

H : 196.25

CIE-Luv

L : 77.22

U : -22.42

V : -4.04

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.04

A : -16.7

B : 0.12






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Aquifer (MQ6-08) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Aquifer (MQ6-08) (Paint - Behr). 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.



#A0D1CA
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ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
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ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Aquifer (MQ6-08) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Aquifer (MQ6-08) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Aquifer (MQ6-08) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Aquifer (MQ6-08) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Aquifer (MQ6-08) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Aquifer (MQ6-08) to Pantone PMS


#A0D1CA
PANTONE 7464 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#9BB9B6
PANTONE 4171 C
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
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PANTONE 4170 C
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
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PANTONE 629 C
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Aquifer (MQ6-08) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Aquifer (MQ6-08) to British Standard 4800


#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Aquifer (MQ6-08) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Aquifer (MQ6-08) to RAL Classic


#7EBAB5
RAL 6027 - Light Green
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 7.85 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Aquifer (MQ6-08) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Aquifer (MQ6-08) (Paint - Behr). 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


Aquifer (MQ6-08) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Aquifer (MQ6-08) to Behr


#96D0D1
Big Surf (M460-3)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
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Aspiring Blue (S440-3)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
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Lap Pool Blue (PPU12-06)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Aquifer (MQ6-08) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Aquifer (MQ6-08) to Sherwin Williams


#9EC6C6
Raindrop (SW 6485)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
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Gentle Aquamarine (SW 9046)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
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Bora Bora Shore (SW 9045)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
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Aquaverde (SW 9051)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Aquifer (MQ6-08) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Aquifer (MQ6-08) to Benjamin Moore


#9DCDCB
Waterfall (2050-50)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
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Thunderbird (675)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#9CD1CD
Lake Victoria (668)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#9AB9B5
Kensington Green (710)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)





PPG Paints


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#9BC2BD
Pitter Patter (PPG1142-4)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
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Frosty Glade (PPG1146-4)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
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Fling Green (PPG1234-4)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
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Cassiopeia (PPG1141-3)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Valspar


Aquifer (MQ6-08) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Aquifer (MQ6-08) to Valspar


#A6C8C3
New-Age Green (M315)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#A9D2CC
Lake Breeze (5007-7B)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#A9D6D5
Clear Cove (V066-2)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#A8D7D7
Crystal Aqua (5006-7B)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Aquifer (MQ6-08) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Aquifer (MQ6-08) to Dunn-Edwards


#9CD4CF
Fountain City (DE 5723)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
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Seaport (DE 5744)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
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Aqua Bloom (DE 5737)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#9DD8DB
Lake Reflection (DET 556)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)








Color Combinations


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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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Behr Aquifer (MQ6-08) - #9BC7C6 Color Images and Patterns


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