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Benjamin Moore China Blue (2052-60) Paint Color


Color Name: China Blue (2052-60)
Hex Color Code: #B3DBDE
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 219, 222)
CMYK Values*: 19.4%, 1.4%, 0.0%, 12.9%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About China Blue (2052-60) color - its meaning and example


What color is China Blue (2052-60)?

China Blue (2052-60) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for China Blue (2052-60) is #B3DBDE, and the RGB color code is RGB(179, 219, 222).

In the RGB color model, China Blue (2052-60) has a red value of 179, a green value of 219, and a blue value of 222. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.4% cyan, 1.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 184.2° (degrees), 39.4 % saturation, and 78.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, China Blue (2052-60) has a hue of 184.2° (degrees), 19.4 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.


China Blue (2052-60) is cool or warm?

The color China Blue (2052-60) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of China Blue (2052-60)?

China Blue (2052-60) has an LRV of nearly 66. By LRV value, it is a light 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

China Blue (2052-60)

Light Color


Compare LRV 66 of China Blue (2052-60) 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 66 puts Benjamin Moore China Blue (2052-60) paint color in the lighter 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


China Blue (2052-60) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 219, 222)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
219 (85.9%)
Blue
222 (87.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
19.37%
Magenta
1.35%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
12.94%

HSL

HSL(184.19deg, 39.4 %, 78.6 %)

Hue
184.19°
Saturation
39.45 %.
Lightness
78.63 %.

RYB

RYB(11, 33, 37)
Red
11 (4.5%)
Yellow
33 (12.8%)
Blue
37 (14.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
184.19°
Saturation
19.37 %.
Brightness / Value
87.06 %.

HWB

H: 184.19°

W: 70.20 %

B: 12.94 %

XYZ

X : 57.11

Y : 65.52

Z : 78.74

YXY

Y1 : 65.52

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 14.12%

Y : 12.94%


LRV

~ 65.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.5BG 8.3/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 84.75

A : -12.36

B : -5.81

CIE-Lch

L : 84.75

C : 13.66

H : 205.18

CIE-Luv

L : 84.75

U : -20.76

V : -6.89

Hunter-Lab

L : 80.94

A : -15.72

B : -1.02






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to China Blue (2052-60) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to China Blue (2052-60) (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.



#B0E0E6
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ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#A0D1CA
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ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


China Blue (2052-60) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of China Blue (2052-60) to Pantone PMS


#B8DDE1
PANTONE 628 C
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#C1E3E4
PANTONE 9482 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#B9E0DD
PANTONE 9501 C
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#B1E4E3
PANTONE 317 C
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


China Blue (2052-60) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of China Blue (2052-60) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


China Blue (2052-60) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of China Blue (2052-60) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


China Blue (2052-60) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of China Blue (2052-60) to British Standard 4800


#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#D0EBE6
BS 16-C-33 - Duckegg
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#D4E6E2
BS 18-E-49 - Astral Blue
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to China Blue (2052-60) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to China Blue (2052-60) (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


China Blue (2052-60) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of China Blue (2052-60) to Benjamin Moore


#B3DBDE
China Blue (2052-60)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#B7DFE2
Seabrook (750)
ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
#B7DFE5
Skyscraper (765)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#B0DAE3
Old Pickup Blue (2054-60)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)


Valspar


China Blue (2052-60) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of China Blue (2052-60) to Valspar


#B9DEE2
Haiku Blue (V067-1)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#B1DFE4
Srsly Blue (M218)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#B9E0E5
Out of the Blue (5004-9B)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#B3DCE4
Surf Spray (5002-7B)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)


Behr


China Blue (2052-60) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of China Blue (2052-60) to Behr


#B9DEE4
Basin Blue (M470-2)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#ACDBDB
Beachside Drive (M460-2)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#B2E2EA
Crystal Falls (P480-2)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#AFD3DA
Balboa (MQ4-55)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)





Sherwin Williams


China Blue (2052-60) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of China Blue (2052-60) to Sherwin Williams


#B4E0E7
Quench Blue (SW 6785)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#B0D2D6
Jetstream (SW 6492)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#B7DFE8
Minor Blue (SW 6792)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#C2E5E5
Swimming (SW 6764)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


China Blue (2052-60) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of China Blue (2052-60) to Dunn-Edwards


#B3E1E8
Across the Bay (DE 5757)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#B9E5E8
Soaring Sky (DE 5736)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#BBDEE5
Blue Moon (DE 5764)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#B4E5EC
Winter Escape (DE 5750)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints


China Blue (2052-60) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of China Blue (2052-60) to PPG Paints


#BCDBDB
Misty Aqua (PPG1147-3)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#BFDFDF
Aqua Whisper (PPG1234-3)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#B5E4E4
Seascape Green (PPG1233-4)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#C3E7E8
Pale Seafoam (PPG1233-3)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% 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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