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Benjamin Moore Nile Blue (CSP-560) Paint Color


Color Name: Nile Blue (CSP-560)
Hex Color Code: #4E719A
RGB Color Code: RGB(78, 113, 154)
CMYK Values*: 49.4%, 26.6%, 0.0%, 39.6%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Nile Blue (CSP-560) color - its meaning and example


What color is Nile Blue (CSP-560)?

Nile Blue (CSP-560) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nile Blue (CSP-560) is #4E719A, and the RGB color code is RGB(78, 113, 154).

In the RGB color model, Nile Blue (CSP-560) has a red value of 78, a green value of 113, and a blue value of 154. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 49.4% cyan, 26.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 39.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 212.4° (degrees), 32.8 % saturation, and 45.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nile Blue (CSP-560) has a hue of 212.4° (degrees), 49.4 % saturation and 60.4 % brightness/value.


Nile Blue (CSP-560) is cool or warm?

The color Nile Blue (CSP-560) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Nile Blue (CSP-560)?

Nile Blue (CSP-560) has an LRV of nearly 16. 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

Nile Blue (CSP-560)

Light Color


Compare LRV 16 of Nile Blue (CSP-560) 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 16 puts Benjamin Moore Nile Blue (CSP-560) 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


Nile Blue (CSP-560) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(78, 113, 154)
Red
78 (30.6%)
Green
113 (44.3%)
Blue
154 (60.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
49.35%
Magenta
26.62%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
39.61%

HSL

HSL(212.37deg, 32.8 %, 45.5 %)

Hue
212.37°
Saturation
32.76 %.
Lightness
45.49 %.

RYB

RYB(64, 86, 136)
Red
64 (25.2%)
Yellow
86 (33.8%)
Blue
136 (53.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
212.37°
Saturation
49.35 %.
Brightness / Value
60.39 %.

HWB

H: 212.37°

W: 30.59 %

B: 39.61 %

XYZ

X : 14.88

Y : 15.76

Z : 32.83

YXY

Y1 : 15.76

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.25

CMY

C : 69.41%

M : 55.69%

Y : 39.61%


LRV

~ 15.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.2PB 4.5/5.6

CIE-Lab

L : 46.66

A : -0.62

B : -26.07

CIE-Lch

L : 46.66

C : 26.08

H : 268.64

CIE-Luv

L : 46.66

U : -16.8

V : -38.09

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.7

A : -2.58

B : -21.24






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Nile Blue (CSP-560) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Nile Blue (CSP-560) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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 - 6.09 (93.9% similar)





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


Pantone TPX


Nile Blue (CSP-560) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of Nile Blue (CSP-560) to Pantone TPX


#5072A7
Blue Yonder
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)


Pantone PMS


Nile Blue (CSP-560) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Nile Blue (CSP-560) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 10259 C
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
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PANTONE 7683 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
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PANTONE 2139 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#4A6AA3
PANTONE 10246 C
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Nile Blue (CSP-560) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Nile Blue (CSP-560) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Nile Blue (CSP-560) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Nile Blue (CSP-560) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Nile Blue (CSP-560) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Nile Blue (CSP-560) to RAL Classic


#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
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RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#637D96
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Nile Blue (CSP-560) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Nile Blue (CSP-560) to British Standard 4800


#3876AB
BS 20-E-53 - Blue
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Nile Blue (CSP-560) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Nile Blue (CSP-560) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.


Benjamin Moore


Nile Blue (CSP-560) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Nile Blue (CSP-560) to Benjamin Moore


#4E719A
Nile Blue (CSP-560)
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#40729C
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ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
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Old Glory (811)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Nile Blue (CSP-560) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Nile Blue (CSP-560) to Sherwin Williams


#4E739F
Lupine (SW 6810)
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
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Revel Blue (SW 6530)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
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Denim (SW 6523)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
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Luxe Blue (SW 6537)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Nile Blue (CSP-560) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Nile Blue (CSP-560) to Dunn-Edwards


#466F97
Postwar Boom (DET 584)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)





Valspar


Nile Blue (CSP-560) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Nile Blue (CSP-560) to Valspar


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ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
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Indigo Dreams (8003-46E)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
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Deepest Periwinkle (P074)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


Behr


Nile Blue (CSP-560) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Nile Blue (CSP-560) to Behr


#546E91
Charter Blue (M530-6)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
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New Age Blue (PPU15-05)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
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National Anthem (M520-6)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
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Sailor'S Bay (M510-5)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Nile Blue (CSP-560) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Nile Blue (CSP-560) to PPG Paints


#5072B1
Cenote (PPG17-02)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
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Blue Odyssey (PPG1166-6)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
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Nocturne Shade (PPG1244-6)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
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King's Robe (PPG1245-6)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% 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


Benjamin Moore Nile Blue (CSP-560) - #4E719A Color Images and Patterns


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