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Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue (1638) Paint Color


Color Name: Midnight Blue (1638)
Hex Color Code: #494E52
RGB Color Code: RGB(73, 78, 82)
CMYK Values*: 11.0%, 4.9%, 0.0%, 67.8%
Color Family (Hue): Black





About Midnight Blue (1638) color - its meaning and example


What color is Midnight Blue (1638)?

Midnight Blue (1638) color belongs to the Black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Midnight Blue (1638) is #494E52, and the RGB color code is RGB(73, 78, 82).

In the RGB color model, Midnight Blue (1638) has a red value of 73, a green value of 78, and a blue value of 82. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.0% cyan, 4.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 67.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.7° (degrees), 5.8 % saturation, and 30.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Midnight Blue (1638) has a hue of 206.7° (degrees), 11.0 % saturation and 32.2 % brightness/value.


Midnight Blue (1638) is cool or warm?

The color Midnight Blue (1638) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Midnight Blue (1638)?

Midnight Blue (1638) has an LRV of nearly 7. 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

Midnight Blue (1638)

Light Color


Compare LRV 7 of Midnight Blue (1638) 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 7 puts Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue (1638) 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


Midnight Blue (1638) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(73, 78, 82)
Red
73 (28.6%)
Green
78 (30.6%)
Blue
82 (32.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.98%
Magenta
4.88%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
67.84%

HSL

HSL(206.67deg, 5.8 %, 30.4 %)

Hue
206.67°
Saturation
5.81 %.
Lightness
30.39 %.

RYB

RYB(125, 140, 156)
Red
125 (49.1%)
Yellow
140 (54.7%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
206.67°
Saturation
10.98 %.
Brightness / Value
32.16 %.

HWB

H: 206.67°

W: 28.63 %

B: 67.84 %

XYZ

X : 7

Y : 7.47

Z : 9.06

YXY

Y1 : 7.47

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 71.37%

M : 69.41%

Y : 67.84%


LRV

~ 7.5 %

Munsell Color System

5.7B 3.1/0.6

CIE-Lab

L : 32.86

A : -1.08

B : -3.06

CIE-Lch

L : 32.86

C : 3.24

H : 250.46

CIE-Luv

L : 32.86

U : -2.8

V : -3.62

Hunter-Lab

L : 27.34

A : -2.17

B : -0.5






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Midnight Blue (1638) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Midnight Blue (1638) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.



#555555
Davy's gray
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
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Marengo
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Midnight Blue (1638) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Midnight Blue (1638) to RAL Classic


#45494E
RAL 7024 - Graphite Gray
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#4F5358
RAL 7015 - Slate Gray
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#52595D
RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#4F5250
RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


Pantone PMS


Midnight Blue (1638) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Midnight Blue (1638) to Pantone PMS


#4E5458
PANTONE 10392 C
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#41474B
PANTONE 10393 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#53565A
PANTONE Cool Gray 11 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#505759
PANTONE 445 C
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Midnight Blue (1638) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Midnight Blue (1638) to British Standard 4800


#4D4E51
BS 02-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#3D4D5A
BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Midnight Blue (1638) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Midnight Blue (1638) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Midnight Blue (1638) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Midnight Blue (1638) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Midnight Blue (1638) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Midnight Blue (1638) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.


PPG Paints


Midnight Blue (1638) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Midnight Blue (1638) to PPG Paints


#474C50
Witchcraft (PPG1037-7)
ΔE - 0.68 (99.3% similar)
#434B4F
Black Forest (PPG1012-7)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#445056
High Salute (PPG1039-7)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#445055
Obsidian (PPG1035-7)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Midnight Blue (1638) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Midnight Blue (1638) to Benjamin Moore


#4C4F52
French Beret (1610)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#4B4D4F
Cheating Heart (1617)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#444A50
Gravel Gray (2127-30)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#4B4E4E
Nightfall (1596)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Midnight Blue (1638) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Midnight Blue (1638) to Dunn-Edwards


#474A4E
Black Bay (DEA 188)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#45494D
Salem Black (DE 6343)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#474C4D
Black Lead (DE 6322)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#444D56
Deepest Sea (DE 5825)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)





Valspar


Midnight Blue (1638) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Midnight Blue (1638) to Valspar


#484B50
Hematite (4006-2C)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
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Muskeg Grey (4005-2C)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#4F5556
To the Tarmac (V116-3)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#4E5150
Muted Ebony (4008-2C)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)


Behr


Midnight Blue (1638) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Midnight Blue (1638) to Behr


#4E5152
Satin Black (PPU26-01)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#4F5152
Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#535558
Orion Gray (N510-6)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Midnight Blue (1638) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Midnight Blue (1638) to Sherwin Williams


#44484D
Cyberspace (SW 7076)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#3D484C
Mount Etna (SW 7625)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#3E4B54
Sea Serpent (SW 7615)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#4F4D51
Perle Noir (SW 9154)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% 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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