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Behr Cornflower (P520-4) Paint Color


Color Name: Cornflower (P520-4)
Hex Color Code: #6AA0CF
RGB Color Code: RGB(106, 160, 207)
CMYK Values*: 48.8%, 22.7%, 0.0%, 18.8%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Cornflower (P520-4) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cornflower (P520-4)?

Cornflower (P520-4) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cornflower (P520-4) is #6AA0CF, and the RGB color code is RGB(106, 160, 207).

In the RGB color model, Cornflower (P520-4) has a red value of 106, a green value of 160, and a blue value of 207. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 48.8% cyan, 22.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 18.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 207.9° (degrees), 51.3 % saturation, and 61.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cornflower (P520-4) has a hue of 207.9° (degrees), 48.8 % saturation and 81.2 % brightness/value.


Cornflower (P520-4) is cool or warm?

The color Cornflower (P520-4) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Cornflower (P520-4)?

Cornflower (P520-4) has an LRV of nearly 33. 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

Cornflower (P520-4)

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of Cornflower (P520-4) 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 33 puts Behr Cornflower (P520-4) 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


Cornflower (P520-4) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(106, 160, 207)
Red
106 (41.6%)
Green
160 (62.7%)
Blue
207 (81.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
48.79%
Magenta
22.71%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
18.82%

HSL

HSL(207.92deg, 51.3 %, 61.4 %)

Hue
207.92°
Saturation
51.27 %.
Lightness
61.37 %.

RYB

RYB(28, 45, 95)
Red
28 (10.9%)
Yellow
45 (17.5%)
Blue
95 (37.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
207.92°
Saturation
48.79 %.
Brightness / Value
81.18 %.

HWB

H: 207.92°

W: 41.57 %

B: 18.82 %

XYZ

X : 29.78

Y : 32.71

Z : 63.78

YXY

Y1 : 32.71

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 58.43%

M : 37.25%

Y : 18.82%


LRV

~ 32.7 %

Munsell Color System

0.5PB 6.2/6.7

CIE-Lab

L : 63.93

A : -4.92

B : -29.53

CIE-Lch

L : 63.93

C : 29.94

H : 260.54

CIE-Luv

L : 63.93

U : -25.34

V : -45.48

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.19

A : -7.15

B : -26.08






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cornflower (P520-4) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Cornflower (P520-4) (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.



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ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Cornflower (P520-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cornflower (P520-4) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Cornflower (P520-4) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cornflower (P520-4) to British Standard 4800


#6CA5D3
BS 20-E-51 - Corfu (Purple)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 7.92 (92.1% similar)


Pantone PMS


Cornflower (P520-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cornflower (P520-4) to Pantone PMS


#5F9BC6
PANTONE 2170 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#7DA1C4
PANTONE 645 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#489FDF
PANTONE 2171 C
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#7BA4DB
PANTONE 659 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


RAL Design


Cornflower (P520-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cornflower (P520-4) to RAL Design




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#72A0C1
PRU Blue
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#4B9CD3
Carolina Blue
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#76ACD4
Adobe Lightroom Blue
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)





Paint similar to Cornflower (P520-4) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cornflower (P520-4) (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


Cornflower (P520-4) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cornflower (P520-4) to Behr


#7AA8CB
Mirror Lake (M520-4)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#5C92C5
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ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#4596CF
Perfect Sky (P510-5)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Cornflower (P520-4) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cornflower (P520-4) to Benjamin Moore


#6BA3D0
Nova Scotia Blue (796)
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#79A7C5
San Francisco Bay (802)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#6E94CC
Brazilian Blue (817)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#3F9DD1
Bayberry Blue (790)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Cornflower (P520-4) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cornflower (P520-4) to PPG Paints


#73A3D0
Overcast (PPG1242-4)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#62A5DF
Windjammer (PPG1241-4)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#729CC2
Blue Promise (PPG1161-4)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#66A9D3
Salem Blue (PPG1239-4)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Cornflower (P520-4) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cornflower (P520-4) to Dunn-Edwards


#65A5D5
Marina (DE 5857)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
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Wandering River (DE 5850)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#4C98C2
Mountain Bluebird (DET 573)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)


Valspar


Cornflower (P520-4) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cornflower (P520-4) to Valspar


#71A6CE
Boo Blue (V072-4)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#76A8CD
Blue Eyes (4007-8A)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#769BC1
Paradise Found (8002-45D)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#80A5CD
Paula Loves Paris (V036-2)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Cornflower (P520-4) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cornflower (P520-4) to Sherwin Williams


#7498BE
Lobelia (SW 6809)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#5A9EC0
Jacaranda (SW 6802)
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#7C9AB5
Bluesy Note (SW 9064)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#7B99B0
Dyer's Woad (SW 9071)
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% 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


Behr Cornflower (P520-4) - #6AA0CF Color Images and Patterns


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