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Behr Flowing Breeze (N480-2) Paint Color


Color Name: Flowing Breeze (N480-2)
Hex Color Code: #B9C6CB
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 198, 203)
CMYK Values*: 8.9%, 2.5%, 0.0%, 20.4%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Flowing Breeze (N480-2) color - its meaning and example


What color is Flowing Breeze (N480-2)?

Flowing Breeze (N480-2) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Flowing Breeze (N480-2) is #B9C6CB, and the RGB color code is RGB(185, 198, 203).

In the RGB color model, Flowing Breeze (N480-2) has a red value of 185, a green value of 198, and a blue value of 203. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.9% cyan, 2.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 196.7° (degrees), 14.8 % saturation, and 76.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Flowing Breeze (N480-2) has a hue of 196.7° (degrees), 8.9 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.


Flowing Breeze (N480-2) is cool or warm?

The color Flowing Breeze (N480-2) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Flowing Breeze (N480-2)?

Flowing Breeze (N480-2) has an LRV of nearly 55. 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

Flowing Breeze (N480-2)

Light Color


Compare LRV 55 of Flowing Breeze (N480-2) 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 55 puts Behr Flowing Breeze (N480-2) 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


Flowing Breeze (N480-2) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 198, 203)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
198 (77.6%)
Blue
203 (79.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.87%
Magenta
2.46%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.39%

HSL

HSL(196.67deg, 14.8 %, 76.1 %)

Hue
196.67°
Saturation
14.75 %.
Lightness
76.08 %.

RYB

RYB(22, 46, 46)
Red
22 (8.5%)
Yellow
46 (18.0%)
Blue
46 (17.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
196.67°
Saturation
8.87 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.

HWB

H: 196.67°

W: 72.55 %

B: 20.39 %

XYZ

X : 50.98

Y : 55.01

Z : 64.43

YXY

Y1 : 55.01

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 22.35%

Y : 20.39%


LRV

~ 55 %

Munsell Color System

7.4BG 7.8/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 79.05

A : -3.45

B : -4.03

CIE-Lch

L : 79.05

C : 5.3

H : 229.48

CIE-Luv

L : 79.05

U : -7.36

V : -5.53

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.17

A : -7.11

B : 0.42






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Flowing Breeze (N480-2) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Flowing Breeze (N480-2) (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.



#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)





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


RAL Design


Flowing Breeze (N480-2) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Flowing Breeze (N480-2) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Flowing Breeze (N480-2) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Flowing Breeze (N480-2) to Pantone PMS


#BAC9CD
PANTONE 4155 C
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
#BFCED6
PANTONE 5455 C
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#B7C9D3
PANTONE 5445 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#C1C6C8
PANTONE 428 C
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Flowing Breeze (N480-2) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Flowing Breeze (N480-2) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Flowing Breeze (N480-2) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Flowing Breeze (N480-2) to British Standard 4800


#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Flowing Breeze (N480-2) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Flowing Breeze (N480-2) to RAL Classic


#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)





Paint similar to Flowing Breeze (N480-2) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Flowing Breeze (N480-2) (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


Flowing Breeze (N480-2) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Flowing Breeze (N480-2) to Behr


#BCC5C9
Icicles (N490-2)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#C2CED2
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ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#BBC8C9
Oceanic Climate (N470-2)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)


Valspar


Flowing Breeze (N480-2) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Flowing Breeze (N480-2) to Valspar


#B7C5CC
Lighthouse Shadows (4008-3B)
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#B6C3CA
Winter Wonderland (T672)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
#B4C5CB
Annabelle (8004-38B)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#B7C3C5
Moroccan Moderne (T664)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Flowing Breeze (N480-2) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Flowing Breeze (N480-2) to Benjamin Moore


#C0CACD
Gentle Gray (1626)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#C1CDD3
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ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#B1BFC7
Blue Heather (1620)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#C1CAD1
Iced Slate (2130-60)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Flowing Breeze (N480-2) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Flowing Breeze (N480-2) to Sherwin Williams


#BCCBCE
Sleepy Blue (SW 6225)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#B7C9D1
Sleepy Hollow (SW 9145)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#BFC9D0
Upward (SW 6239)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#B6C3C4
Niebla Azul (SW 9137)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Flowing Breeze (N480-2) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Flowing Breeze (N480-2) to PPG Paints


#B0BEC5
Ocean Drive (PPG1040-3)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#C0CED6
Keepsakes (PPG1040-2)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#B0BCC3
Stormy (PPG10-14)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#B8BFC2
Gray Frost (PPG1012-4)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Flowing Breeze (N480-2) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Flowing Breeze (N480-2) to Dunn-Edwards


#B4BCBF
Crestline (DE 6325)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#AEB9BC
Lake Placid (DE 6318)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B7C0BE
Haze Blue (DE 6311)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#B7BDC4
Silver Springs (DE 6346)
ΔE - 4.02 (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 Flowing Breeze (N480-2) - #B9C6CB Color Images and Patterns


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