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Behr El Capitan (MQ4-56) Paint Color


Color Name: El Capitan (MQ4-56)
Hex Color Code: #2BA8DA
RGB Color Code: RGB(43, 168, 218)
CMYK Values*: 80.3%, 22.9%, 0.0%, 14.5%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About El Capitan (MQ4-56) color - its meaning and example


What color is El Capitan (MQ4-56)?

El Capitan (MQ4-56) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for El Capitan (MQ4-56) is #2BA8DA, and the RGB color code is RGB(43, 168, 218).

In the RGB color model, El Capitan (MQ4-56) has a red value of 43, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 218. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 80.3% cyan, 22.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 14.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 197.1° (degrees), 70.3 % saturation, and 51.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, El Capitan (MQ4-56) has a hue of 197.1° (degrees), 80.3 % saturation and 85.5 % brightness/value.


El Capitan (MQ4-56) is cool or warm?

The color El Capitan (MQ4-56) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of El Capitan (MQ4-56)?

El Capitan (MQ4-56) has an LRV of nearly 34. 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

El Capitan (MQ4-56)

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of El Capitan (MQ4-56) 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 34 puts Behr El Capitan (MQ4-56) 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


El Capitan (MQ4-56) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(43, 168, 218)
Red
43 (16.9%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
218 (85.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
80.28%
Magenta
22.94%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
14.51%

HSL

HSL(197.14deg, 70.3 %, 51.2 %)

Hue
197.14°
Saturation
70.28 %.
Lightness
51.18 %.

RYB

RYB(16, 41, 113)
Red
16 (6.5%)
Yellow
41 (16.2%)
Blue
113 (44.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
197.14°
Saturation
80.28 %.
Brightness / Value
85.49 %.

HWB

H: 197.14°

W: 16.86 %

B: 14.51 %

XYZ

X : 27.65

Y : 33.58

Z : 71.35

YXY

Y1 : 33.58

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.25

CMY

C : 83.14%

M : 34.12%

Y : 14.51%


LRV

~ 33.6 %

Munsell Color System

5.7B 6.3/9.3

CIE-Lab

L : 64.63

A : -16.22

B : -34.71

CIE-Lch

L : 64.63

C : 38.31

H : 244.95

CIE-Luv

L : 64.63

U : -41.55

V : -52.84

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.95

A : -16.23

B : -32.44






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


Pantone PMS


El Capitan (MQ4-56) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of El Capitan (MQ4-56) to Pantone PMS


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Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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British Standard 4800


El Capitan (MQ4-56) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of El Capitan (MQ4-56) to British Standard 4800


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Paint similar to El Capitan (MQ4-56) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to El Capitan (MQ4-56) (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


El Capitan (MQ4-56) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of El Capitan (MQ4-56) to Behr


#47A0D2
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El Capitan (MQ4-56) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of El Capitan (MQ4-56) to Valspar


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Sherwin Williams


El Capitan (MQ4-56) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of El Capitan (MQ4-56) to Sherwin Williams


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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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