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Benjamin Moore Chicago Blues (804) Paint Color


Color Name: Chicago Blues (804)
Hex Color Code: #40729C
RGB Color Code: RGB(64, 114, 156)
CMYK Values*: 59.0%, 26.9%, 0.0%, 38.8%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Chicago Blues (804) color - its meaning and example


What color is Chicago Blues (804)?

Chicago Blues (804) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Chicago Blues (804) is #40729C, and the RGB color code is RGB(64, 114, 156).

In the RGB color model, Chicago Blues (804) has a red value of 64, a green value of 114, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 59.0% cyan, 26.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 207.4° (degrees), 41.8 % saturation, and 43.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Chicago Blues (804) has a hue of 207.4° (degrees), 59.0 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.


Chicago Blues (804) is cool or warm?

The color Chicago Blues (804) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Chicago Blues (804)?

Chicago Blues (804) 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

Chicago Blues (804)

Light Color


Compare LRV 16 of Chicago Blues (804) 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 Chicago Blues (804) 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


Chicago Blues (804) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(64, 114, 156)
Red
64 (25.1%)
Green
114 (44.7%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
58.97%
Magenta
26.92%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
38.82%

HSL

HSL(207.39deg, 41.8 %, 43.1 %)

Hue
207.39°
Saturation
41.82 %.
Lightness
43.14 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 88, 143)
Red
61 (24.1%)
Yellow
88 (34.5%)
Blue
143 (56.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
207.39°
Saturation
58.97 %.
Brightness / Value
61.18 %.

HWB

H: 207.39°

W: 25.10 %

B: 38.82 %

XYZ

X : 14.13

Y : 15.52

Z : 33.7

YXY

Y1 : 15.52

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.25

CMY

C : 74.90%

M : 55.29%

Y : 38.82%


LRV

~ 15.5 %

Munsell Color System

0.5PB 4.5/6.1

CIE-Lab

L : 46.34

A : -3.84

B : -27.8

CIE-Lch

L : 46.34

C : 28.06

H : 262.14

CIE-Luv

L : 46.34

U : -21.36

V : -40.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.4

A : -4.93

B : -23.14






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Chicago Blues (804) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Chicago Blues (804) (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 - 5.37 (94.6% similar)





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


British Standard 4800


Chicago Blues (804) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Chicago Blues (804) to British Standard 4800


#3876AB
BS 20-E-53 - Blue
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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#2774AE
PANTONE 2383 C
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
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PANTONE 7683 C
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


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RAL Classic


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#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
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RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
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RAL 5015 - Sky Blue
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
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ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)


Pantone TPX


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#5072A7
Blue Yonder
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)





Paint similar to Chicago Blues (804) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Chicago Blues (804) (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


Chicago Blues (804) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Chicago Blues (804) to Benjamin Moore


#40729C
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#3D74AC
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ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Behr


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#3F6F98
National Anthem (M520-6)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Chicago Blues (804) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Chicago Blues (804) to Dunn-Edwards


#466F97
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ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)





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Blue Oasis (PPG1158-6)
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Sherwin Williams


Chicago Blues (804) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Chicago Blues (804) to Sherwin Williams


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Blue Chip (SW 6959)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
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Danube (SW 6803)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


Valspar


Chicago Blues (804) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Chicago Blues (804) to Valspar


#28679E
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ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
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Veranda Blue (4004-6B)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
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Blue on Blue (V034-3)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% 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


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