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Behr Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) Paint Color


Color Name: Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28)
Hex Color Code: #344D58
RGB Color Code: RGB(52, 77, 88)
CMYK Values*: 40.9%, 12.5%, 0.0%, 65.5%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) color - its meaning and example


What color is Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28)?

Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) is #344D58, and the RGB color code is RGB(52, 77, 88).

In the RGB color model, Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) has a red value of 52, a green value of 77, and a blue value of 88. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 40.9% cyan, 12.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 65.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.3° (degrees), 25.7 % saturation, and 27.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) has a hue of 198.3° (degrees), 40.9 % saturation and 34.5 % brightness/value.


Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) is cool or warm?

The color Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28)?

Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) 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

Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28)

Light Color


Compare LRV 7 of Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) 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 Behr Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) 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


Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(52, 77, 88)
Red
52 (20.4%)
Green
77 (30.2%)
Blue
88 (34.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
40.91%
Magenta
12.50%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
65.49%

HSL

HSL(198.33deg, 25.7 %, 27.5 %)

Hue
198.33°
Saturation
25.71 %.
Lightness
27.45 %.

RYB

RYB(120, 144, 171)
Red
120 (47.2%)
Yellow
144 (56.6%)
Blue
171 (67.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
198.33°
Saturation
40.91 %.
Brightness / Value
34.51 %.

HWB

H: 198.33°

W: 20.39 %

B: 65.49 %

XYZ

X : 5.83

Y : 6.74

Z : 10.23

YXY

Y1 : 6.74

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 79.61%

M : 69.80%

Y : 65.49%


LRV

~ 6.7 %

Munsell Color System

1.4B 3.0/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 31.21

A : -6.3

B : -9.51

CIE-Lch

L : 31.21

C : 11.41

H : 236.48

CIE-Luv

L : 31.21

U : -11.51

V : -11.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 25.97

A : -5.35

B : -5.17






Similar Colors and Paints



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


Pantone TCX


Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)


RAL Design


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British Standard 4800


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ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
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RAL Classic


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ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
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ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
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ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)
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ΔE - 7.85 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) (Paint - Behr)


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ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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Dunn-Edwards


Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) to Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) to Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% 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


Behr Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) - #344D58 Color Images and Patterns


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