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Benjamin Moore Brazilian Blue (817) Paint Color


Color Name: Brazilian Blue (817)
Hex Color Code: #6E94CC
RGB Color Code: RGB(110, 148, 204)
CMYK Values*: 46.1%, 27.5%, 0.0%, 20.0%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Brazilian Blue (817) color - its meaning and example


What color is Brazilian Blue (817)?

Brazilian Blue (817) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Brazilian Blue (817) is #6E94CC, and the RGB color code is RGB(110, 148, 204).

In the RGB color model, Brazilian Blue (817) has a red value of 110, a green value of 148, and a blue value of 204. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 46.1% cyan, 27.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 215.7° (degrees), 48.0 % saturation, and 61.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Brazilian Blue (817) has a hue of 215.7° (degrees), 46.1 % saturation and 80.0 % brightness/value.


Brazilian Blue (817) is cool or warm?

The color Brazilian Blue (817) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Brazilian Blue (817)?

Brazilian Blue (817) has an LRV of nearly 29. 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

Brazilian Blue (817)

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of Brazilian Blue (817) 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 29 puts Benjamin Moore Brazilian Blue (817) 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


Brazilian Blue (817) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(110, 148, 204)
Red
110 (43.1%)
Green
148 (58.0%)
Blue
204 (80.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
46.08%
Magenta
27.45%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.00%

HSL

HSL(215.74deg, 48.0 %, 61.6 %)

Hue
215.74°
Saturation
47.96 %.
Lightness
61.57 %.

RYB

RYB(33, 45, 100)
Red
33 (12.9%)
Yellow
45 (17.8%)
Blue
100 (39.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
215.74°
Saturation
46.08 %.
Brightness / Value
80.00 %.

HWB

H: 215.74°

W: 43.14 %

B: 20.00 %

XYZ

X : 27.92

Y : 28.85

Z : 61.22

YXY

Y1 : 28.85

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.24

CMY

C : 56.86%

M : 41.96%

Y : 20.00%


LRV

~ 28.9 %

Munsell Color System

3.7PB 5.9/7.4

CIE-Lab

L : 60.65

A : 1.97

B : -32.92

CIE-Lch

L : 60.65

C : 32.98

H : 273.43

CIE-Luv

L : 60.65

U : -19.35

V : -51.53

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.72

A : -1.23

B : -29.98






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Brazilian Blue (817) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Brazilian Blue (817) (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.



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ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)





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


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Pantone PMS


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#5E93DB
PANTONE 2381 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


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ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to Brazilian Blue (817) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Brazilian Blue (817) (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.


Benjamin Moore


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#6E94CC
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ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


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Brazilian Blue (817) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Brazilian Blue (817) to Valspar


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ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)


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ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)





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ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Brazilian Blue (817) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Brazilian Blue (817) to PPG Paints


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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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