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Behr Half Sea Fog (N470-3) Paint Color


Color Name: Half Sea Fog (N470-3)
Hex Color Code: #A9B8BB
RGB Color Code: RGB(169, 184, 187)
CMYK Values*: 9.6%, 1.6%, 0.0%, 26.7%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Half Sea Fog (N470-3) color - its meaning and example


What color is Half Sea Fog (N470-3)?

Half Sea Fog (N470-3) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Half Sea Fog (N470-3) is #A9B8BB, and the RGB color code is RGB(169, 184, 187).

In the RGB color model, Half Sea Fog (N470-3) has a red value of 169, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 187. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 9.6% cyan, 1.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 190° (degrees), 11.7 % saturation, and 69.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Half Sea Fog (N470-3) has a hue of 190° (degrees), 9.6 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.


Half Sea Fog (N470-3) is cool or warm?

The color Half Sea Fog (N470-3) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Half Sea Fog (N470-3)?

Half Sea Fog (N470-3) has an LRV of nearly 46. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Half Sea Fog (N470-3)

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of Half Sea Fog (N470-3) 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 46 puts Behr Half Sea Fog (N470-3) paint color in the medium 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


Half Sea Fog (N470-3) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 184, 187)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
187 (73.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
9.63%
Magenta
1.60%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(190deg, 11.7 %, 69.8 %)

Hue
190°
Saturation
11.69 %.
Lightness
69.80 %.

RYB

RYB(30, 58, 58)
Red
30 (11.6%)
Yellow
58 (22.7%)
Blue
58 (22.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
190°
Saturation
9.63 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 190°

W: 66.27 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 42.47

Y : 46.3

Z : 53.71

YXY

Y1 : 46.3

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 27.84%

Y : 26.67%


LRV

~ 46.3 %

Munsell Color System

5BG 7.2/1.3

CIE-Lab

L : 73.74

A : -4.56

B : -3.3

CIE-Lch

L : 73.74

C : 5.63

H : 215.9

CIE-Luv

L : 73.74

U : -8.33

V : -4.17

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.05

A : -7.67

B : 0.83






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Half Sea Fog (N470-3) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Half Sea Fog (N470-3) (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.



#BAC4C8
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ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Half Sea Fog (N470-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Half Sea Fog (N470-3) to Pantone PMS


#A4BCC2
PANTONE 7542 C
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#B1B7BA
PANTONE 4274 C
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
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PANTONE 5517 C
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#BAC9CD
PANTONE 4155 C
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Half Sea Fog (N470-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Half Sea Fog (N470-3) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Half Sea Fog (N470-3) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Half Sea Fog (N470-3) to British Standard 4800


#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)


RAL Design


Half Sea Fog (N470-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Half Sea Fog (N470-3) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Half Sea Fog (N470-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Half Sea Fog (N470-3) to RAL Classic


#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)
#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Half Sea Fog (N470-3) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Half Sea Fog (N470-3) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Half Sea Fog (N470-3) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Half Sea Fog (N470-3) to Dunn-Edwards


#AEB9BC
Lake Placid (DE 6318)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#B4BCBF
Crestline (DE 6325)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#A9B9B5
Bidwell Blue (DET 551)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#B7C0BE
Haze Blue (DE 6311)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Behr


Half Sea Fog (N470-3) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Half Sea Fog (N470-3) to Behr


#AFC0C4
Ozone (PPU13-14)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#B9C6CB
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ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#BAC1C3
Distant Star (MQ5-31)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
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Oceanic Climate (N470-2)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Half Sea Fog (N470-3) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Half Sea Fog (N470-3) to PPG Paints


#B0BEC5
Ocean Drive (PPG1040-3)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
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Stormy (PPG10-14)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
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Chambray (PPG1153-4)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#B8BFC2
Gray Frost (PPG1012-4)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)





Valspar


Half Sea Fog (N470-3) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Half Sea Fog (N470-3) to Valspar


#B3BFC5
Shark Loop (4007-3B)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#B7C3C5
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ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#B0C4C8
Bleu Clair (M316)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Half Sea Fog (N470-3) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Half Sea Fog (N470-3) to Sherwin Williams


#B6C3C4
Niebla Azul (SW 9137)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#B8C0C3
Krypton (SW 6247)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
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Samovar Silver (SW 6233)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Half Sea Fog (N470-3) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Half Sea Fog (N470-3) to Benjamin Moore


#B1BFC7
Blue Heather (1620)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
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Soft Chinchilla (2135-50)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
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Blue Porcelain (1641)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
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Serenata (AF-535)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% 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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