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Benjamin Moore Nova Scotia Blue (796) Paint Color


Color Name: Nova Scotia Blue (796)
Hex Color Code: #6BA3D0
RGB Color Code: RGB(107, 163, 208)
CMYK Values*: 48.6%, 21.6%, 0.0%, 18.4%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Nova Scotia Blue (796) color - its meaning and example


What color is Nova Scotia Blue (796)?

Nova Scotia Blue (796) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nova Scotia Blue (796) is #6BA3D0, and the RGB color code is RGB(107, 163, 208).

In the RGB color model, Nova Scotia Blue (796) has a red value of 107, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 208. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 48.6% cyan, 21.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 18.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.7° (degrees), 51.8 % saturation, and 61.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nova Scotia Blue (796) has a hue of 206.7° (degrees), 48.6 % saturation and 81.6 % brightness/value.


Nova Scotia Blue (796) is cool or warm?

The color Nova Scotia Blue (796) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Nova Scotia Blue (796)?

Nova Scotia Blue (796) has an LRV of nearly 34. 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

Nova Scotia Blue (796)

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of Nova Scotia Blue (796) 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 34 puts Benjamin Moore Nova Scotia Blue (796) 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


Nova Scotia Blue (796) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(107, 163, 208)
Red
107 (42.0%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
208 (81.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
48.56%
Magenta
21.63%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
18.43%

HSL

HSL(206.73deg, 51.8 %, 61.8 %)

Hue
206.73°
Saturation
51.79 %.
Lightness
61.76 %.

RYB

RYB(27, 44, 93)
Red
27 (10.5%)
Yellow
44 (17.2%)
Blue
93 (36.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
206.73°
Saturation
48.56 %.
Brightness / Value
81.57 %.

HWB

H: 206.73°

W: 41.96 %

B: 18.43 %

XYZ

X : 30.55

Y : 33.87

Z : 64.6

YXY

Y1 : 33.87

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 58.04%

M : 36.08%

Y : 18.43%


LRV

~ 33.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.9B 6.3/6.6

CIE-Lab

L : 64.86

A : -6.06

B : -28.64

CIE-Lch

L : 64.86

C : 29.27

H : 258.05

CIE-Luv

L : 64.86

U : -26.16

V : -43.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.2

A : -8.17

B : -25.07






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Nova Scotia Blue (796) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Nova Scotia Blue (796) (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 - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
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Blue Gray
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)





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


British Standard 4800


Nova Scotia Blue (796) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Nova Scotia Blue (796) to British Standard 4800


#6CA5D3
BS 20-E-51 - Corfu (Purple)
ΔE - 0.63 (99.4% similar)
#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


Nova Scotia Blue (796) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Nova Scotia Blue (796) to Pantone PMS


#5F9BC6
PANTONE 2170 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#6CACE4
PANTONE 284 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#7DA1C4
PANTONE 645 C
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#7BAFD4
PANTONE 542 C
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


Nova Scotia Blue (796) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Nova Scotia Blue (796) to RAL Design




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#76ACD4
Adobe Lightroom Blue
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#72A0C1
PRU Blue
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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Carolina Blue
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)





Paint similar to Nova Scotia Blue (796) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Nova Scotia Blue (796) (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


Nova Scotia Blue (796) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Nova Scotia Blue (796) to Benjamin Moore


#6BA3D0
Nova Scotia Blue (796)
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#79A7C5
San Francisco Bay (802)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#6CA6C4
Lafayette Blue (CW-610)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#81A5C0
Soft Jazz (809)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)


Behr


Nova Scotia Blue (796) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Nova Scotia Blue (796) to Behr


#6AA0CF
Cornflower (P520-4)
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#7AA8CB
Mirror Lake (M520-4)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#75B5E1
Electra (P510-4)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#83A2BD
Hawaiian Sky (PPU14-07)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Nova Scotia Blue (796) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Nova Scotia Blue (796) to Dunn-Edwards


#65A5D5
Marina (DE 5857)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#73A4C6
Wandering River (DE 5850)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#72A7E1
Cornflower (DE 5864)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#66B2E4
Sanctuary Spa (DE 5843)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)





Valspar


Nova Scotia Blue (796) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Nova Scotia Blue (796) to Valspar


#71A6CE
Boo Blue (V072-4)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
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Blue Eyes (4007-8A)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
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Paula Loves Paris (V036-2)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#769BC1
Paradise Found (8002-45D)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Nova Scotia Blue (796) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Nova Scotia Blue (796) to PPG Paints


#73A3D0
Overcast (PPG1242-4)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#62A5DF
Windjammer (PPG1241-4)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#66A9D3
Salem Blue (PPG1239-4)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#729CC2
Blue Promise (PPG1161-4)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Nova Scotia Blue (796) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Nova Scotia Blue (796) to Sherwin Williams


#7498BE
Lobelia (SW 6809)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#5A9EC0
Jacaranda (SW 6802)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#7C9AB5
Bluesy Note (SW 9064)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#7B99B0
Dyer's Woad (SW 9071)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% 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.







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