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Behr Electric Blue (MQ4-24) Paint Color


Color Name: Electric Blue (MQ4-24)
Hex Color Code: #2B6BAA
RGB Color Code: RGB(43, 107, 170)
CMYK Values*: 74.7%, 37.1%, 0.0%, 33.3%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Electric Blue (MQ4-24) color - its meaning and example


What color is Electric Blue (MQ4-24)?

Electric Blue (MQ4-24) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Electric Blue (MQ4-24) is #2B6BAA, and the RGB color code is RGB(43, 107, 170).

In the RGB color model, Electric Blue (MQ4-24) has a red value of 43, a green value of 107, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 74.7% cyan, 37.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 209.8° (degrees), 59.6 % saturation, and 41.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Electric Blue (MQ4-24) has a hue of 209.8° (degrees), 74.7 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.


Electric Blue (MQ4-24) is cool or warm?

The color Electric Blue (MQ4-24) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Electric Blue (MQ4-24)?

Electric Blue (MQ4-24) has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a 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

Electric Blue (MQ4-24)

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of Electric Blue (MQ4-24) 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 14 puts Behr Electric Blue (MQ4-24) 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


Electric Blue (MQ4-24) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(43, 107, 170)
Red
43 (16.9%)
Green
107 (42.0%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
74.71%
Magenta
37.06%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
33.33%

HSL

HSL(209.76deg, 59.6 %, 41.8 %)

Hue
209.76°
Saturation
59.62 %.
Lightness
41.76 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 80, 158)
Red
54 (21.4%)
Yellow
80 (31.3%)
Blue
158 (61.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
209.76°
Saturation
74.71 %.
Brightness / Value
66.67 %.

HWB

H: 209.76°

W: 16.86 %

B: 33.33 %

XYZ

X : 13.51

Y : 13.93

Z : 40.01

YXY

Y1 : 13.93

X : 0.2

Y2 : 0.21

CMY

C : 83.14%

M : 58.04%

Y : 33.33%


LRV

~ 13.9 %

Munsell Color System

2.2PB 4.3/9.5

CIE-Lab

L : 44.13

A : 1.74

B : -39.57

CIE-Lch

L : 44.13

C : 39.61

H : 272.52

CIE-Luv

L : 44.13

U : -22.99

V : -58.67

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.32

A : -0.71

B : -37.42






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Electric Blue (MQ4-24) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Electric Blue (MQ4-24) (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.



#0067A5
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ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Electric Blue (MQ4-24) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Electric Blue (MQ4-24) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


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#256BA2
PANTONE 2151 C
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
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PANTONE 10260 C
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
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PANTONE 2144 C
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)


RAL Design


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British Standard 4800


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ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


RAL Classic


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ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
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RAL 5017 - Traffic Blue
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)


Pantone TPX


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#5072A7
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ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)


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#0A66C2
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ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)





Paint similar to Electric Blue (MQ4-24) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Electric Blue (MQ4-24) (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


Electric Blue (MQ4-24) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Electric Blue (MQ4-24) to Behr


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ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints


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ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)





Valspar


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#28679E
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Biro Blue (8001-43G)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Electric Blue (MQ4-24) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Electric Blue (MQ4-24) to Benjamin Moore


#1369A7
Paddington Blue (791)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
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Big Country Blue (2066-30)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
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Old Glory (811)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
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Brilliant Blue (2065-30)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Electric Blue (MQ4-24) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Electric Blue (MQ4-24) to Sherwin Williams


#016EA7
Blue Chip (SW 6959)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
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Lupine (SW 6810)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
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Hyper Blue (SW 6965)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
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Revel Blue (SW 6530)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% 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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