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Behr Calm (BL-W01) Paint Color


Color Name: Calm (BL-W01)
Hex Color Code: #DFE9E6
RGB Color Code: RGB(223, 233, 230)
CMYK Values*: 4.3%, 0.0%, 1.3%, 8.6%
Color Family (Hue): White





About Calm (BL-W01) color - its meaning and example


What color is Calm (BL-W01)?

Calm (BL-W01) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Calm (BL-W01) is #DFE9E6, and the RGB color code is RGB(223, 233, 230).

In the RGB color model, Calm (BL-W01) has a red value of 223, a green value of 233, and a blue value of 230. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.3% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.3% yellow, and 8.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 162° (degrees), 18.5 % saturation, and 89.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Calm (BL-W01) has a hue of 162° (degrees), 4.3 % saturation and 91.4 % brightness/value.


Calm (BL-W01) is cool or warm?

The color Calm (BL-W01) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Calm (BL-W01)?

Calm (BL-W01) has an LRV of nearly 80. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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

Calm (BL-W01)

Light Color


Compare LRV 80 of Calm (BL-W01) 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 80 puts Behr Calm (BL-W01) paint color in the lighter 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


Calm (BL-W01) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(223, 233, 230)
Red
223 (87.5%)
Green
233 (91.4%)
Blue
230 (90.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.29%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
1.29%
Key
8.63%

HSL

HSL(162deg, 18.5 %, 89.4 %)

Hue
162°
Saturation
18.52 %.
Lightness
89.41 %.

RYB

RYB(8, 25, 18)
Red
8 (2.9%)
Yellow
25 (9.6%)
Blue
18 (7.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
162°
Saturation
4.29 %.
Brightness / Value
91.37 %.

HWB

H: 162°

W: 87.45 %

B: 8.63 %

XYZ

X : 73.85

Y : 79.68

Z : 86.35

YXY

Y1 : 79.68

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 12.55%

M : 8.63%

Y : 9.80%


LRV

~ 79.7 %

Munsell Color System

4.8G 9.0/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 91.54

A : -3.87

B : 0.29

CIE-Lch

L : 91.54

C : 3.88

H : 175.71

CIE-Luv

L : 91.54

U : -5.38

V : 1.13

Hunter-Lab

L : 89.26

A : -8.53

B : 5.13






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Calm (BL-W01) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Calm (BL-W01) (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.



#DDEBEC
Cool Mint
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
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Azure Mist (Cyan Mist)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
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Oatmeal
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)





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


RAL Design


Calm (BL-W01) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Calm (BL-W01) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Calm (BL-W01) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Calm (BL-W01) to Pantone PMS


#E6EEEC
PANTONE 9062 C
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#E3E8E3
PANTONE 9042 C
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#DCEBEC
PANTONE 9040 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#E7EFE7
PANTONE 9063 C
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Calm (BL-W01) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Calm (BL-W01) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Calm (BL-W01) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Calm (BL-W01) to British Standard 4800


#E4E8E1
BS 18-C-31 - Ice Blue
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#D4E6E2
BS 18-E-49 - Astral Blue
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#E3E3DF
BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#E2E2E1
BS 10-A-01 - White
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Calm (BL-W01) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Calm (BL-W01) to RAL Classic


#ECECE7
RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#F1F0EA
RAL 9016 - Traffic White
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)
#F1ECE1
RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)





Paint similar to Calm (BL-W01) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Calm (BL-W01) (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


Calm (BL-W01) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Calm (BL-W01) to Behr


#DFE9E5
Fresh Day (PPU13-17)
ΔE - 0.49 (99.5% similar)
#D9E6E2
Crystalline Falls (MQ3-51)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#DDE7E8
Blue Bird Day (BL-W03)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Calm (BL-W01) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Calm (BL-W01) to PPG Paints


#DFEBE9
Honesty (PPG1034-2)
ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
#E4ECE9
Morning Song (PPG1034-1)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#DCE6E5
Cameo Green (PPG1147-1)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#E3EDED
Bashful (PPG1237-1)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Calm (BL-W01) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Calm (BL-W01) to Benjamin Moore


#DAE5E2
In Your Eyes (715)
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
#DCE7E6
Whispering Spring (2136-70)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#E4EDEB
Patriotic White (2135-70)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#DAE4E2
Winter Ice (866)
ΔE - 1.19 (98.8% similar)





Valspar


Calm (BL-W01) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Calm (BL-W01) to Valspar


#DBE7E6
Blue Bottle (V103-1)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
#DDE8E8
Gray Opal (7004-6)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#DCE9E9
Aloha (8002-39A)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#E4EDED
Fluffy Slippers (7004-5)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Calm (BL-W01) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Calm (BL-W01) to Sherwin Williams


#E0E8E7
Snowdrop (SW 6511)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#E0E7E2
Glimmer (SW 6476)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#DAE2E0
Topsail (SW 6217)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#DCE7E8
Sky High (SW 6504)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Calm (BL-W01) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Calm (BL-W01) to Dunn-Edwards


#E1EEEC
Thawed Out (DE 5742)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#E9F1EC
Silent Breath (DE 5714)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#EAF2F1
Evening Shadow (DEW 376)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#D9E6E8
Smoke and Mirrors (DE 5770)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% 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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