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Dunn-Edwards Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) Paint Color


Color Name: Bachelor Blue (DE 5878)
Hex Color Code: #8FAACA
RGB Color Code: RGB(143, 170, 202)
CMYK Values*: 29.2%, 15.8%, 0.0%, 20.8%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) color - its meaning and example


What color is Bachelor Blue (DE 5878)?

Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) is #8FAACA, and the RGB color code is RGB(143, 170, 202).

In the RGB color model, Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) has a red value of 143, a green value of 170, and a blue value of 202. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.2% cyan, 15.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 212.5° (degrees), 35.8 % saturation, and 67.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) has a hue of 212.5° (degrees), 29.2 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.


Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) is cool or warm?

The color Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Bachelor Blue (DE 5878)?

Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) has an LRV of nearly 39. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Bachelor Blue (DE 5878)

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) 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 39 puts Dunn-Edwards Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) 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


Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(143, 170, 202)
Red
143 (56.1%)
Green
170 (66.7%)
Blue
202 (79.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
29.21%
Magenta
15.84%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.78%

HSL

HSL(212.54deg, 35.8 %, 67.6 %)

Hue
212.54°
Saturation
35.76 %.
Lightness
67.65 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 46, 75)
Red
29 (11.5%)
Yellow
46 (18.1%)
Blue
75 (29.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
212.54°
Saturation
29.21 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.

HWB

H: 212.54°

W: 56.08 %

B: 20.78 %

XYZ

X : 36.36

Y : 38.85

Z : 61.46

YXY

Y1 : 38.85

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 43.92%

M : 33.33%

Y : 20.78%


LRV

~ 38.9 %

Munsell Color System

0.6PB 6.7/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 68.64

A : -1.87

B : -19.35

CIE-Lch

L : 68.64

C : 19.44

H : 264.47

CIE-Luv

L : 68.64

U : -15.02

V : -29.59

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.33

A : -4.95

B : -14.83






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). 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.



#779ECB
Dark Pastel Blue
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)
#72A0C1
Air Superiority Blue
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#8AB9F1
Jordy Blue
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)





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


RAL Design


Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) to RAL Design


#96AED0
RAL 270 70 20 - Angel Blue
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#8CACD6
RAL 270 70 25 - Boy Blue
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#8FB0CE
RAL 260 70 20 - Matte Blue
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#83B0D6
RAL 260 70 25 - Pacific Blue
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) to Pantone PMS


#8BABC6
PANTONE 4149 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#8FACD9
PANTONE 2121 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#7DA1C4
PANTONE 645 C
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#89ABE3
PANTONE 7451 C
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) to British Standard 4800


#6CA5D3
BS 20-E-51 - Corfu (Purple)
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)
#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)
#A9C6E2
BS 20-D-41 - Powder Blue
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)





Paint similar to Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). 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.


Dunn-Edwards


Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) to Dunn-Edwards


#84A5DC
Blue Cue (DE 5892)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#7F97B5
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ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#819AB1
Downpour (DE 5871)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)


Valspar


Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) to Valspar


#8DA6CA
Heartsong (4003-7C)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#8EABD3
Mysterious Blue (4005-8A)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#87A4C8
Violetta (V073-4)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#93B1D6
Wings of Pegasus (V073-3)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) to Sherwin Williams


#8EA9C2
Cosmos (SW 6528)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#97B3D0
Celestial (SW 6808)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#8BA7BB
Notable Hue (SW 6521)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#7C9AB5
Bluesy Note (SW 9064)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) to Benjamin Moore


#8DADD9
Aqua Marina (816)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
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Summer Blue (2067-50)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Behr


Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) to Behr


#8AB1D6
Bluebird (PPU15-12)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
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Hawaiian Sky (PPU14-07)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#819DBE
Washed Denim (M530-4)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#82A3D7
Periwinkle (P530-4)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) to PPG Paints


#7E9EC2
Alaskan Blue (PPG1162-4)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#7EA3D2
Boudoir Blue (PPG1244-4)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#96ADDC
Suenos (PPG17-01)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#A3BCDB
Valor (PPG1244-3)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% 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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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