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Behr Compass Blue (MQ5-54) Paint Color


Color Name: Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
Hex Color Code: #35475B
RGB Color Code: RGB(53, 71, 91)
CMYK Values*: 41.8%, 22.0%, 0.0%, 64.3%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Compass Blue (MQ5-54) color - its meaning and example


What color is Compass Blue (MQ5-54)?

Compass Blue (MQ5-54) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Compass Blue (MQ5-54) is #35475B, and the RGB color code is RGB(53, 71, 91).

In the RGB color model, Compass Blue (MQ5-54) has a red value of 53, a green value of 71, and a blue value of 91. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 41.8% cyan, 22.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 64.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 211.6° (degrees), 26.4 % saturation, and 28.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Compass Blue (MQ5-54) has a hue of 211.6° (degrees), 41.8 % saturation and 35.7 % brightness/value.


Compass Blue (MQ5-54) is cool or warm?

The color Compass Blue (MQ5-54) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Compass Blue (MQ5-54)?

Compass Blue (MQ5-54) has an LRV of nearly 6. By LRV value, it is a 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

Compass Blue (MQ5-54)

Light Color


Compare LRV 6 of Compass Blue (MQ5-54) 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 6 puts Behr Compass Blue (MQ5-54) 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


Compass Blue (MQ5-54) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(53, 71, 91)
Red
53 (20.8%)
Green
71 (27.8%)
Blue
91 (35.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
41.76%
Magenta
21.98%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
64.31%

HSL

HSL(211.58deg, 26.4 %, 28.2 %)

Hue
211.58°
Saturation
26.39 %.
Lightness
28.24 %.

RYB

RYB(123, 140, 174)
Red
123 (48.1%)
Yellow
140 (55.1%)
Blue
174 (68.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
211.58°
Saturation
41.76 %.
Brightness / Value
35.69 %.

HWB

H: 211.58°

W: 20.78 %

B: 64.31 %

XYZ

X : 5.61

Y : 6.02

Z : 10.76

YXY

Y1 : 6.02

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 79.22%

M : 72.16%

Y : 64.31%


LRV

~ 6 %

Munsell Color System

9.7B 2.8/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 29.46

A : -1.27

B : -14.1

CIE-Lch

L : 29.46

C : 14.15

H : 264.84

CIE-Luv

L : 29.46

U : -8.72

V : -17.52

Hunter-Lab

L : 24.53

A : -2.12

B : -8.84






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Compass Blue (MQ5-54) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Compass Blue (MQ5-54) (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.



#36454F
Charcoal
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#435770
Midnight Haze
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#4C5866
Marengo
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#00416A
Indigo Dye
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)





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


RAL Design


Compass Blue (MQ5-54) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Compass Blue (MQ5-54) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Compass Blue (MQ5-54) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Compass Blue (MQ5-54) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Compass Blue (MQ5-54) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Compass Blue (MQ5-54) to British Standard 4800


#3D4D5A
BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#4B5966
BS 20-D-45 - Maritime
ΔE - 7.03 (93.0% similar)
#2B4149
BS 18-C-39 - Deep River
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Compass Blue (MQ5-54) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Compass Blue (MQ5-54) to RAL Classic


#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#1F3855
RAL 5003 - Sapphire Blue
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#2B3A44
RAL 5008 - Gray Blue
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#45494E
RAL 7024 - Graphite Gray
ΔE - 7.65 (92.3% similar)


Pantone PMS


Compass Blue (MQ5-54) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Compass Blue (MQ5-54) to Pantone PMS


#43556F
PANTONE 4143 C
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#304B59
PANTONE 4161 C
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#333F48
PANTONE 432 C
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#315470
PANTONE 2377 C
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)





Paint similar to Compass Blue (MQ5-54) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Compass Blue (MQ5-54) (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


Compass Blue (MQ5-54) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Compass Blue (MQ5-54) to Behr


#3A4859
Very Navy (M500-7)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#3B5066
Inked (M510-7)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#3E4855
Starless Night (PPU14-20)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


Valspar


Compass Blue (MQ5-54) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Compass Blue (MQ5-54) to Valspar


#30495E
Blue Fedora (V111-6)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#2A4763
Nordic Noir (P034)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#405162
Midnight Shadow (4004-4C)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#415262
Motor City Blue (4005-4C)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Compass Blue (MQ5-54) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Compass Blue (MQ5-54) to PPG Paints


#404E61
Admiralty (PPG1042-7)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#3F4C5A
Cavalry (PPG1041-7)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#314D67
Blueberry Pie (PPG1163-7)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#384A66
Annapolis Blue (PPG1164-7)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Compass Blue (MQ5-54) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Compass Blue (MQ5-54) to Sherwin Williams


#3E5063
Indigo Batik (SW 7602)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#2B4360
Dress Blues (SW 9176)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#234058
Salty Dog (SW 9177)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#2F3D4C
Naval (SW 6244)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Compass Blue (MQ5-54) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Compass Blue (MQ5-54) to Benjamin Moore


#304656
Gentleman's Gray (2062-20)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#3F5266
Hudson Bay (1680)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#264864
Champion Cobalt (2061-20)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#434B56
Hale Navy (HC-154)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Compass Blue (MQ5-54) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Compass Blue (MQ5-54) to Dunn-Edwards


#424F5F
Deep Reservoir (DE 5874)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#414D62
Luna Pier (DE 5888)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#3F4855
Parisian Night (DEA 184)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#3E505F
Midnight Haze (DE 5818)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% 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 Compass Blue (MQ5-54) - #35475B Color Images and Patterns


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