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Dunn-Edwards Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) Paint Color


Color Name: Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914)
Hex Color Code: #767C9E
RGB Color Code: RGB(118, 124, 158)
CMYK Values*: 25.3%, 21.5%, 0.0%, 38.0%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) color - its meaning and example


What color is Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914)?

Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) is #767C9E, and the RGB color code is RGB(118, 124, 158).

In the RGB color model, Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) has a red value of 118, a green value of 124, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 25.3% cyan, 21.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 231° (degrees), 17.1 % saturation, and 54.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) has a hue of 231° (degrees), 25.3 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.


Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) is cool or warm?

The color Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914)?

Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) has an LRV of nearly 21. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914)

Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) 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 21 puts Dunn-Edwards Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) 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


Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(118, 124, 158)
Red
118 (46.3%)
Green
124 (48.6%)
Blue
158 (62.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
25.32%
Magenta
21.52%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
38.04%

HSL

HSL(231deg, 17.1 %, 54.1 %)

Hue
231°
Saturation
17.09 %.
Lightness
54.12 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 76, 109)
Red
61 (24.1%)
Yellow
76 (29.9%)
Blue
109 (42.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
231°
Saturation
25.32 %.
Brightness / Value
61.96 %.

HWB

H: 231°

W: 46.27 %

B: 38.04 %

XYZ

X : 20.85

Y : 20.74

Z : 35.25

YXY

Y1 : 20.74

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 53.73%

M : 51.37%

Y : 38.04%


LRV

~ 20.7 %

Munsell Color System

6.2PB 5.1/4

CIE-Lab

L : 52.66

A : 5.61

B : -18.95

CIE-Lch

L : 52.66

C : 19.77

H : 286.49

CIE-Luv

L : 52.66

U : -4.97

V : -28.69

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.54

A : 2.04

B : -14.02






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) (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.



#777696
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ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 8.14 (91.9% similar)
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ΔE - 8.29 (91.7% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) to Pantone PMS


#777FA8
PANTONE 2108 C
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
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PANTONE 7675 C
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#8482A3
PANTONE 10232 C
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#6E80A9
PANTONE 2137 C
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) to British Standard 4800


#7D7B9B
BS 22-C-37 - Violet
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#7A7C93
BS 22-D-44 - Purple
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
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BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)


RAL Design


Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) (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


Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) to Dunn-Edwards


#7F809C
Blue Intrigue (DE 5928)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#7886AA
Enchanting Sky (DE 5900)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
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Your Shadow (DE 5921)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Valspar


Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) to Valspar


#71799F
Positively Purple (4002-8B)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#7E85BD
Plush (8001-47E)
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
#887CA1
Purple Hills (1001-5B)
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) to Benjamin Moore


#7C819D
Queen's Wreath (1426)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#8085B4
Softened Violet (1420)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#747D92
Luxe (AF-580)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#8782A6
Spring Purple (2070-40)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)





Behr


Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) to Behr


#75769B
Kimono Violet (M550-6)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
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Royal Fortune (S560-5)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
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Velvet Curtain (S540-5)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#73778F
Little Theater (MQ5-07)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) to Sherwin Williams


#757C91
Soulful Blue (SW 6543)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
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Gentian (SW 6817)
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
#6C7F9A
Searching Blue (SW 6536)
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#7E778E
Mythical (SW 6550)
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) to PPG Paints


#7E84B5
Magical Moment (PPG17-06)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
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Blueberry Patch (PPG1167-6)
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#78738B
Plum Shade (PPG1173-6)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)
#838BA4
Violet Aura (PPG1168-5)
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% 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


Dunn-Edwards Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) - #767C9E Color Images and Patterns


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