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Behr Blue Aura (PPU16-17) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue Aura (PPU16-17)
Hex Color Code: #6C7386
RGB Color Code: RGB(108, 115, 134)
CMYK Values*: 19.4%, 14.2%, 0.0%, 47.5%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Blue Aura (PPU16-17) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blue Aura (PPU16-17)?

Blue Aura (PPU16-17) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Aura (PPU16-17) is #6C7386, and the RGB color code is RGB(108, 115, 134).

In the RGB color model, Blue Aura (PPU16-17) has a red value of 108, a green value of 115, and a blue value of 134. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.4% cyan, 14.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 47.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 223.8° (degrees), 10.7 % saturation, and 47.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Aura (PPU16-17) has a hue of 223.8° (degrees), 19.4 % saturation and 52.5 % brightness/value.


Blue Aura (PPU16-17) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Aura (PPU16-17) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue Aura (PPU16-17)?

Blue Aura (PPU16-17) has an LRV of nearly 17. 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

Blue Aura (PPU16-17)

Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of Blue Aura (PPU16-17) 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 17 puts Behr Blue Aura (PPU16-17) 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


Blue Aura (PPU16-17) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(108, 115, 134)
Red
108 (42.4%)
Green
115 (45.1%)
Blue
134 (52.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
19.40%
Magenta
14.18%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
47.45%

HSL

HSL(223.85deg, 10.7 %, 47.5 %)

Hue
223.85°
Saturation
10.74 %.
Lightness
47.45 %.

RYB

RYB(76, 95, 118)
Red
76 (29.8%)
Yellow
95 (37.1%)
Blue
118 (46.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
223.85°
Saturation
19.40 %.
Brightness / Value
52.55 %.

HWB

H: 223.85°

W: 42.35 %

B: 47.45 %

XYZ

X : 16.62

Y : 17.17

Z : 24.99

YXY

Y1 : 17.17

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 57.65%

M : 54.90%

Y : 47.45%


LRV

~ 17.2 %

Munsell Color System

2.4PB 4.7/2

CIE-Lab

L : 48.47

A : 1.68

B : -11.29

CIE-Lch

L : 48.47

C : 11.42

H : 278.46

CIE-Luv

L : 48.47

U : -4.7

V : -16.22

Hunter-Lab

L : 41.44

A : -0.93

B : -6.75






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Blue Aura (PPU16-17) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Blue Aura (PPU16-17) (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.



#708090
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ΔE - 8.62 (91.4% similar)





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


RAL Design


Blue Aura (PPU16-17) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blue Aura (PPU16-17) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Blue Aura (PPU16-17) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blue Aura (PPU16-17) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Blue Aura (PPU16-17) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blue Aura (PPU16-17) to Pantone PMS


#616E80
PANTONE 4136 C
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
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PANTONE 2360 C
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
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PANTONE 2361 C
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
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PANTONE 8181 C
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Blue Aura (PPU16-17) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Blue Aura (PPU16-17) to RAL Classic


#6B6B7F
RAL 4012 - Pearl Blackberry
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#637D96
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Blue Aura (PPU16-17) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Blue Aura (PPU16-17) to British Standard 4800


#7A7C93
BS 22-D-44 - Purple
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
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ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Blue Aura (PPU16-17) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blue Aura (PPU16-17) (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.


Benjamin Moore


Blue Aura (PPU16-17) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blue Aura (PPU16-17) to Benjamin Moore


#6E7182
Amethyst Shadow (1441)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
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Silver Streak (2119-40)
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)


Valspar


Blue Aura (PPU16-17) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blue Aura (PPU16-17) to Valspar


#6D7686
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ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


Behr


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#73788B
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ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)





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Blue Aura (PPU16-17) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blue Aura (PPU16-17) to PPG Paints


#6E6F82
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ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
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Sheffield Gray (PPG1041-6)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Blue Aura (PPU16-17) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blue Aura (PPU16-17) to Sherwin Williams


#757C91
Soulful Blue (SW 6543)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
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Searching Blue (SW 6536)
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Distance (SW 6243)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
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Granite Peak (SW 6250)
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Blue Aura (PPU16-17) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blue Aura (PPU16-17) to Dunn-Edwards


#787E93
Your Shadow (DE 5921)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
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Ocean Night (DE 5901)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
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Vulcan (DE 6341)
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
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ΔE - 6.72 (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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Behr Blue Aura (PPU16-17) - #6C7386 Color Images and Patterns


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