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Behr Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Cowgirl Blue (M530-5)
Hex Color Code: #6A87AB
RGB Color Code: RGB(106, 135, 171)
CMYK Values*: 38.0%, 21.1%, 0.0%, 32.9%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cowgirl Blue (M530-5)?

Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) is #6A87AB, and the RGB color code is RGB(106, 135, 171).

In the RGB color model, Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) has a red value of 106, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 171. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 38.0% cyan, 21.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 32.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 213.2° (degrees), 27.9 % saturation, and 54.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) has a hue of 213.2° (degrees), 38.0 % saturation and 67.1 % brightness/value.


Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) is cool or warm?

The color Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Cowgirl Blue (M530-5)?

Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) has an LRV of nearly 23. 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

Cowgirl Blue (M530-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) 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 23 puts Behr Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) 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


Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(106, 135, 171)
Red
106 (41.6%)
Green
135 (52.9%)
Blue
171 (67.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
38.01%
Magenta
21.05%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
32.94%

HSL

HSL(213.23deg, 27.9 %, 54.3 %)

Hue
213.23°
Saturation
27.90 %.
Lightness
54.31 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 70, 109)
Red
50 (19.6%)
Yellow
70 (27.6%)
Blue
109 (42.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
213.23°
Saturation
38.01 %.
Brightness / Value
67.06 %.

HWB

H: 213.23°

W: 41.57 %

B: 32.94 %

XYZ

X : 21.96

Y : 23.33

Z : 41.87

YXY

Y1 : 23.33

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 58.43%

M : 47.06%

Y : 32.94%


LRV

~ 23.3 %

Munsell Color System

1.4PB 5.4/4.7

CIE-Lab

L : 55.41

A : -1.01

B : -22.32

CIE-Lch

L : 55.41

C : 22.34

H : 267.4

CIE-Luv

L : 55.41

U : -15.35

V : -33.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.3

A : -3.39

B : -17.59






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) (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.



#6082B6
Glaucous
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
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Shadow Blue
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#5D8AA8
Air Force Blue (RAF)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#7A89B8
Wild Blue Yonder
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) to Pantone PMS


#6787B7
PANTONE 7682 C
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#5E8AB4
PANTONE 646 C
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#5C82A5
PANTONE 2158 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#6A7F9D
PANTONE 8181 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) to British Standard 4800


#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)
#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)


RAL Design


Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) to RAL Classic


#637D96
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)





Paint similar to Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) (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


Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) to Behr


#5D83B3
Neon Blue (PPU15-06)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#6E8DBB
Debutante Ball (MQ5-46)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#6D829D
Brisk Blue (S530-5)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) to Sherwin Williams


#6487B0
Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#6B8CA9
Scanda (SW 6529)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#6A8AA4
Sporty Blue (SW 6522)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#6C7F9A
Searching Blue (SW 6536)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) to Benjamin Moore


#6B8DB3
Blue Dragon (810)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#6A82A8
Yin Yang (824)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#6B89A3
Old Blue Jeans (839)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#6289C6
Blue Lapis (2067-40)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)





PPG Paints


Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) to PPG Paints


#5D84B1
Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#6D86B6
Kimono (PPG1166-5)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#7B8CA8
Evening Hush (PPG1165-5)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#6C8096
Silver Blueberry (PPG1163-5)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) to Dunn-Edwards


#6A819E
Bay View (DE 5886)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#698EB3
Genteel Blue (DET 589)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#6C849B
Lakeville (DE 5872)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#5E81C1
Bodega Bay (DE 5893)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)


Valspar


Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cowgirl Blue (M530-5) to Valspar


#647E9E
Smoky Violet (V073-5)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#5985C0
Cobalt Glow (8001-45F)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#6A8097
Merman (T601)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#70869B
Gray Lavender (4005-4A)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% 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


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