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Dunn-Edwards Bidwell Blue (DET 551) Paint Color


Color Name: Bidwell Blue (DET 551)
Hex Color Code: #A9B9B5
RGB Color Code: RGB(169, 185, 181)
CMYK Values*: 8.6%, 0.0%, 2.2%, 27.5%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Bidwell Blue (DET 551) color - its meaning and example


What color is Bidwell Blue (DET 551)?

Bidwell Blue (DET 551) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bidwell Blue (DET 551) is #A9B9B5, and the RGB color code is RGB(169, 185, 181).

In the RGB color model, Bidwell Blue (DET 551) has a red value of 169, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 181. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.2% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 165° (degrees), 10.3 % saturation, and 69.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bidwell Blue (DET 551) has a hue of 165° (degrees), 8.6 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.


Bidwell Blue (DET 551) is cool or warm?

The color Bidwell Blue (DET 551) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Bidwell Blue (DET 551)?

Bidwell Blue (DET 551) has an LRV of nearly 46. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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

Bidwell Blue (DET 551)

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of Bidwell Blue (DET 551) 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 46 puts Dunn-Edwards Bidwell Blue (DET 551) paint color in the medium 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


Bidwell Blue (DET 551) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 185, 181)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
181 (71.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.65%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.16%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(165deg, 10.3 %, 69.4 %)

Hue
165°
Saturation
10.26 %.
Lightness
69.41 %.

RYB

RYB(30, 63, 57)
Red
30 (12.0%)
Yellow
63 (24.7%)
Blue
57 (22.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
165°
Saturation
8.65 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 165°

W: 66.27 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 42.05

Y : 46.47

Z : 50.47

YXY

Y1 : 46.47

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 27.45%

Y : 29.02%


LRV

~ 46.5 %

Munsell Color System

5.5G 7.2/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 73.85

A : -6.29

B : 0.13

CIE-Lch

L : 73.85

C : 6.29

H : 178.81

CIE-Luv

L : 73.85

U : -8.59

V : 1.26

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.17

A : -9.18

B : 3.82






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Bidwell Blue (DET 551) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Bidwell Blue (DET 551) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). 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.



#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#A8C3BC
Opal
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)
#AEC6CF
Pastel Blue
ΔE - 7.03 (93.0% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Bidwell Blue (DET 551) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Bidwell Blue (DET 551) to Pantone PMS


#B1C0BC
PANTONE 5517 C
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#A4BEBA
PANTONE 4170 C
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#B0BDB0
PANTONE 5655 C
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#A7BDB1
PANTONE 5585 C
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Bidwell Blue (DET 551) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Bidwell Blue (DET 551) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Bidwell Blue (DET 551) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Bidwell Blue (DET 551) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Bidwell Blue (DET 551) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Bidwell Blue (DET 551) to RAL Classic


#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Bidwell Blue (DET 551) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Bidwell Blue (DET 551) to British Standard 4800


#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Bidwell Blue (DET 551) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Bidwell Blue (DET 551) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). 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.


Dunn-Edwards


Bidwell Blue (DET 551) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Bidwell Blue (DET 551) to Dunn-Edwards


#B6C5C1
Blustery Wind (DE 6304)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#B6C4BD
Patina Creek (DE 6297)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#ACBDB1
Rainsong (DET 541)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Behr


Bidwell Blue (DET 551) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Bidwell Blue (DET 551) to Behr


#A5B4AE
Frozen Pond (PPU12-09)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#AABAAF
Zen (PPU11-14)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#A3BBB3
Garden Twilight (S430-3)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#B0B8B0
Verdigris (PPU12-14)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


Valspar


Bidwell Blue (DET 551) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Bidwell Blue (DET 551) to Valspar


#A8B8AF
Gray Embrace (V099-3)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#B0B9B4
In the Shadows (V141-4)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#B3C6C2
Misty Dreams (V100-3)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#B7C5BF
Statue of Liberty (T645)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Bidwell Blue (DET 551) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Bidwell Blue (DET 551) to Sherwin Williams


#ADBBB2
Quietude (SW 6212)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#B0B8B2
Silvermist (SW 7621)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#A0BBB8
Festoon Aqua (SW 0019)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#B6C3C4
Niebla Azul (SW 9137)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Bidwell Blue (DET 551) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Bidwell Blue (DET 551) to Benjamin Moore


#B3BEB9
Beach Glass (1564)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#A4BBB6
Rhine River (689)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#B0B9B3
Iced Marble (1578)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#B0B9B2
Imperial Gray (1571)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Bidwell Blue (DET 551) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Bidwell Blue (DET 551) to PPG Paints


#A2B5AB
Dusty Aqua (PPG10-29)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#B3C4BA
Aquamarine Dream (PPG1135-4)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#B5C8C9
Misty Surf (PPG1034-4)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#AFC7BF
Crystal Oasis (PPG1138-3)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Dunn-Edwards Bidwell Blue (DET 551) - #A9B9B5 color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Dunn-Edwards Bidwell Blue (DET 551) - #A9B9B5 Color Images and Patterns


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