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Behr Whale Gray (N470-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Whale Gray (N470-6)
Hex Color Code: #59676B
RGB Color Code: RGB(89, 103, 107)
CMYK Values*: 16.8%, 3.7%, 0.0%, 58.0%
Color Family (Hue): Gray Blue Gray





About Whale Gray (N470-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Whale Gray (N470-6)?

Whale Gray (N470-6) color belongs to the Gray Blue Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Whale Gray (N470-6) is #59676B, and the RGB color code is RGB(89, 103, 107).

In the RGB color model, Whale Gray (N470-6) has a red value of 89, a green value of 103, and a blue value of 107. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.8% cyan, 3.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 58.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 193.3° (degrees), 9.2 % saturation, and 38.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Whale Gray (N470-6) has a hue of 193.3° (degrees), 16.8 % saturation and 42.0 % brightness/value.


Whale Gray (N470-6) is cool or warm?

The color Whale Gray (N470-6) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Whale Gray (N470-6)?

Whale Gray (N470-6) has an LRV of nearly 13. By LRV value, it is a 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

Whale Gray (N470-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 13 of Whale Gray (N470-6) 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 13 puts Behr Whale Gray (N470-6) 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


Whale Gray (N470-6) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(89, 103, 107)
Red
89 (34.9%)
Green
103 (40.4%)
Blue
107 (42.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
16.82%
Magenta
3.74%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
58.04%

HSL

HSL(193.33deg, 9.2 %, 38.4 %)

Hue
193.33°
Saturation
9.18 %.
Lightness
38.43 %.

RYB

RYB(95, 119, 134)
Red
95 (37.3%)
Yellow
119 (46.5%)
Blue
134 (52.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
193.33°
Saturation
16.82 %.
Brightness / Value
41.96 %.

HWB

H: 193.33°

W: 34.90 %

B: 58.04 %

XYZ

X : 11.62

Y : 12.89

Z : 15.78

YXY

Y1 : 12.89

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 65.10%

M : 59.61%

Y : 58.04%


LRV

~ 12.9 %

Munsell Color System

7.5BG 4.1/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 42.59

A : -4.36

B : -4.05

CIE-Lch

L : 42.59

C : 5.95

H : 222.84

CIE-Luv

L : 42.59

U : -7.49

V : -4.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 35.9

A : -5.02

B : -0.94






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Whale Gray (N470-6) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Whale Gray (N470-6) (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.



#536872
Cadet
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#536878
Payne's Gray
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#536878
Dark Electric Blue
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#676767
Granite Gray
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Whale Gray (N470-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Whale Gray (N470-6) to RAL Classic


#5B686D
RAL 7031 - Blue Gray
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#575D5E
RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#52595D
RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#6C6E6B
RAL 7005 - Mouse Gray
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)


RAL Design


Whale Gray (N470-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Whale Gray (N470-6) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Whale Gray (N470-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Whale Gray (N470-6) to Pantone PMS


#5B6770
PANTONE 431 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#576361
PANTONE 4194 C
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#5B6166
PANTONE 10391 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#63666A
PANTONE Cool Gray 10 C
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Whale Gray (N470-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Whale Gray (N470-6) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Whale Gray (N470-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Whale Gray (N470-6) to British Standard 4800


#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#4B5966
BS 20-D-45 - Maritime
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)





Paint similar to Whale Gray (N470-6) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Whale Gray (N470-6) (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


Whale Gray (N470-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Whale Gray (N470-6) to Behr


#536770
Rush Hour (MQ5-25)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#59636A
Calligraphy (N490-6)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#5F6E77
Nypd (N480-6)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


Valspar


Whale Gray (N470-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Whale Gray (N470-6) to Valspar


#59686C
Relaxed Navy (5001-2B)
ΔE - 0.51 (99.5% similar)
#586C74
Flannel Gray (8004-38F)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#596C77
Passageway (V137-6)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Whale Gray (N470-6) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Whale Gray (N470-6) to Benjamin Moore


#55656B
Nocturnal Gray (2135-30)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#5A656C
Powell Gray (CW-665)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#607077
Blue Spruce (1637)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#4E646F
Spellbound (1659)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Whale Gray (N470-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Whale Gray (N470-6) to Dunn-Edwards


#5B686F
Made of Steel (DET 593)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#62696B
Equinox (DET 616)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#50676B
Iron Creek (DE 5775)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#586E75
Moody Blues (DET 590)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Whale Gray (N470-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Whale Gray (N470-6) to PPG Paints


#5E686D
Lava Gray (PPG1038-6)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#5B6E74
Superstition (PPG1035-6)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#526771
Silent Night (PPG1153-6)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#535E63
Mysterious (PPG1037-6)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Whale Gray (N470-6) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Whale Gray (N470-6) to Sherwin Williams


#596368
Grays Harbor (SW 6236)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#606E74
Slate Tile (SW 7624)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#546670
Needlepoint Navy (SW 0032)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#536872
Waterloo (SW 9141)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% 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


Behr Whale Gray (N470-6) - #59676B Color Images and Patterns


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