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Benjamin Moore Bedford Blue (1679) Paint Color


Color Name: Bedford Blue (1679)
Hex Color Code: #4E738C
RGB Color Code: RGB(78, 115, 140)
CMYK Values*: 44.3%, 17.9%, 0.0%, 45.1%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Bedford Blue (1679) color - its meaning and example


What color is Bedford Blue (1679)?

Bedford Blue (1679) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bedford Blue (1679) is #4E738C, and the RGB color code is RGB(78, 115, 140).

In the RGB color model, Bedford Blue (1679) has a red value of 78, a green value of 115, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 44.3% cyan, 17.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204.2° (degrees), 28.4 % saturation, and 42.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bedford Blue (1679) has a hue of 204.2° (degrees), 44.3 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.


Bedford Blue (1679) is cool or warm?

The color Bedford Blue (1679) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Bedford Blue (1679)?

Bedford Blue (1679) has an LRV of nearly 16. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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

Bedford Blue (1679)

Light Color


Compare LRV 16 of Bedford Blue (1679) 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 16 puts Benjamin Moore Bedford Blue (1679) paint color in the darker 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


Bedford Blue (1679) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(78, 115, 140)
Red
78 (30.6%)
Green
115 (45.1%)
Blue
140 (54.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
44.29%
Magenta
17.86%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
45.10%

HSL

HSL(204.19deg, 28.4 %, 42.7 %)

Hue
204.19°
Saturation
28.44 %.
Lightness
42.75 %.

RYB

RYB(70, 98, 135)
Red
70 (27.6%)
Yellow
98 (38.4%)
Blue
135 (52.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
204.19°
Saturation
44.29 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.

HWB

H: 204.19°

W: 30.59 %

B: 45.10 %

XYZ

X : 14.01

Y : 15.77

Z : 27.12

YXY

Y1 : 15.77

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 69.41%

M : 54.90%

Y : 45.10%


LRV

~ 15.8 %

Munsell Color System

7.4B 4.5/4

CIE-Lab

L : 46.68

A : -6.06

B : -17.77

CIE-Lch

L : 46.68

C : 18.77

H : 251.16

CIE-Luv

L : 46.68

U : -17.65

V : -24.69

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.72

A : -6.56

B : -12.68






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Bedford Blue (1679) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Bedford Blue (1679) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.



#536878
Payne's Gray
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
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Teal Blue
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Bedford Blue (1679) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Bedford Blue (1679) to Pantone PMS


#537386
PANTONE 10265 C
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#506D85
PANTONE 2167 C
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#57728B
PANTONE 2166 C
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#41748D
PANTONE 7698 C
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Bedford Blue (1679) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Bedford Blue (1679) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Bedford Blue (1679) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Bedford Blue (1679) to RAL Classic


#376B8C
RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#637D96
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#007CB0
RAL 5015 - Sky Blue
ΔE - 7.95 (92.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Bedford Blue (1679) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Bedford Blue (1679) to British Standard 4800


#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#486D7C
BS 18-C-37 - Blue
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#3876AB
BS 20-E-53 - Blue
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)


RAL Design


Bedford Blue (1679) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Bedford Blue (1679) to RAL Design




Pantone TPX


Bedford Blue (1679) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of Bedford Blue (1679) to Pantone TPX


#5072A7
Blue Yonder
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Bedford Blue (1679) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Bedford Blue (1679) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.


Valspar


Bedford Blue (1679) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Bedford Blue (1679) to Valspar


#4F718A
Veranda Blue (4004-6B)
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
#4E6D7F
Folk Blue (V107-5)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#576F85
Thundering Clouds (4005-4B)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#3F7993
Sea Swirl (M260)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Bedford Blue (1679) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Bedford Blue (1679) to PPG Paints


#53778F
Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#347699
Cosmic Dust (PPG1157-6)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#5C707E
Hatteras Gray (PPG10-10)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#34788C
Adventure (PPG1151-6)
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Bedford Blue (1679) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Bedford Blue (1679) to Sherwin Williams


#4E7287
Inky Blue (SW 9149)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
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Down Pour (SW 6516)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#416D83
Santorini Blue (SW 7607)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#506B84
Denim (SW 6523)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)





Behr


Bedford Blue (1679) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Bedford Blue (1679) to Behr


#4F6F85
Shipyard (S500-6)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#496F8E
Sailor'S Bay (M510-5)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#37708C
Living Stream (M490-6)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#3D6D84
Bering Wave (S490-6)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Bedford Blue (1679) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Bedford Blue (1679) to Benjamin Moore


#537284
Mozart Blue (1665)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#527687
Schooner (AF-520)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#386B8C
Bellbottom Blues (CSP-655)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#40729C
Chicago Blues (804)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Bedford Blue (1679) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Bedford Blue (1679) to Dunn-Edwards


#3F6E8E
Big Sur Blue Jade (DET 577)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#3E6F87
Crashing Waves (DE 5810)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#527585
San Miguel Blue (DET 569)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#3F6C8F
Rainy Lake (DE 5852)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% 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


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