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Benjamin Moore Blue Macaw (784) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue Macaw (784)
Hex Color Code: #2474A3
RGB Color Code: RGB(36, 116, 163)
CMYK Values*: 77.9%, 28.8%, 0.0%, 36.1%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Blue Macaw (784) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blue Macaw (784)?

Blue Macaw (784) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Macaw (784) is #2474A3, and the RGB color code is RGB(36, 116, 163).

In the RGB color model, Blue Macaw (784) has a red value of 36, a green value of 116, and a blue value of 163. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 77.9% cyan, 28.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 36.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.2° (degrees), 63.8 % saturation, and 39.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Macaw (784) has a hue of 202.2° (degrees), 77.9 % saturation and 63.9 % brightness/value.


Blue Macaw (784) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Macaw (784) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue Macaw (784)?

Blue Macaw (784) 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

Blue Macaw (784)

Light Color


Compare LRV 16 of Blue Macaw (784) 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 Blue Macaw (784) 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 Macaw (784) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(36, 116, 163)
Red
36 (14.1%)
Green
116 (45.5%)
Blue
163 (63.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
77.91%
Magenta
28.83%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
36.08%

HSL

HSL(202.2deg, 63.8 %, 39.0 %)

Hue
202.2°
Saturation
63.82 %.
Lightness
39.02 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 88, 156)
Red
54 (21.2%)
Yellow
88 (34.6%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
202.2°
Saturation
77.91 %.
Brightness / Value
63.92 %.

HWB

H: 202.2°

W: 14.12 %

B: 36.08 %

XYZ

X : 13.58

Y : 15.51

Z : 36.93

YXY

Y1 : 15.51

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.23

CMY

C : 85.88%

M : 54.51%

Y : 36.08%


LRV

~ 15.5 %

Munsell Color System

4.9B 4.5/8.8

CIE-Lab

L : 46.33

A : -7.23

B : -32.02

CIE-Lch

L : 46.33

C : 32.82

H : 257.28

CIE-Luv

L : 46.33

U : -27.49

V : -46.58

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.38

A : -7.35

B : -28.03






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Blue Macaw (784) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Blue Macaw (784) (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.



#2072AF
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ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Blue Macaw (784) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blue Macaw (784) to Pantone PMS


#0E76AA
PANTONE 10272 C
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
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PANTONE 7690 C
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#0076A5
PANTONE 2185 C
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#2774AE
PANTONE 2383 C
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Blue Macaw (784) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blue Macaw (784) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Blue Macaw (784) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blue Macaw (784) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Blue Macaw (784) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Blue Macaw (784) to RAL Classic


#007CB0
RAL 5015 - Sky Blue
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#376B8C
RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Blue Macaw (784) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Blue Macaw (784) to British Standard 4800


#3876AB
BS 20-E-53 - Blue
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)


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WordPress WP Blue
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#0077BE
Ocean Boat Blue
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)





Paint similar to Blue Macaw (784) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blue Macaw (784) (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


Blue Macaw (784) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blue Macaw (784) to Benjamin Moore


#2474A3
Blue Macaw (784)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#006EA1
Seaport Blue (2060-30)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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Chicago Blues (804)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Blue Macaw (784) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blue Macaw (784) to Dunn-Edwards


#3377A2
Surf's Up (DET 583)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#0077A7
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ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#0477B4
Americana (DE 5845)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#296A9D
The Blues (DE 5859)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Blue Macaw (784) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blue Macaw (784) to PPG Paints


#1D78AB
North Sea (PPG1239-6)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
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Cosmic Dust (PPG1157-6)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
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Planetarium (PPG1242-6)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#296D93
Blue Oasis (PPG1158-6)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Blue Macaw (784) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blue Macaw (784) to Sherwin Williams


#2377A2
Danube (SW 6803)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
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Blue Chip (SW 6959)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#017CA7
Blue Plate (SW 6796)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#43718B
Down Pour (SW 6516)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


Valspar


Blue Macaw (784) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blue Macaw (784) to Valspar


#0178AA
Blue Lobster (V033-3)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
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In the Mood (V071-5)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#0178B6
Cosmic Blue (4008-10C)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#016CA0
Blue on Blue (V034-3)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)


Behr


Blue Macaw (784) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blue Macaw (784) to Behr


#0079B3
Deep River (P500-6)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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Cosmic Cobalt (P500-7)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#3F6F98
National Anthem (M520-6)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#366FA6
Mega Blue (P520-6)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% 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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