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Behr Opal Waters (MQ5-50) Paint Color


Color Name: Opal Waters (MQ5-50)
Hex Color Code: #B1C6D1
RGB Color Code: RGB(177, 198, 209)
CMYK Values*: 15.3%, 5.3%, 0.0%, 18.0%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Opal Waters (MQ5-50) color - its meaning and example


What color is Opal Waters (MQ5-50)?

Opal Waters (MQ5-50) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Opal Waters (MQ5-50) is #B1C6D1, and the RGB color code is RGB(177, 198, 209).

In the RGB color model, Opal Waters (MQ5-50) has a red value of 177, a green value of 198, and a blue value of 209. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.3% cyan, 5.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 18.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200.6° (degrees), 25.8 % saturation, and 75.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Opal Waters (MQ5-50) has a hue of 200.6° (degrees), 15.3 % saturation and 82.0 % brightness/value.


Opal Waters (MQ5-50) is cool or warm?

The color Opal Waters (MQ5-50) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Opal Waters (MQ5-50)?

Opal Waters (MQ5-50) has an LRV of nearly 54. 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

Opal Waters (MQ5-50)

Light Color


Compare LRV 54 of Opal Waters (MQ5-50) 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 54 puts Behr Opal Waters (MQ5-50) 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


Opal Waters (MQ5-50) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(177, 198, 209)
Red
177 (69.4%)
Green
198 (77.6%)
Blue
209 (82.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
15.31%
Magenta
5.26%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
18.04%

HSL

HSL(200.62deg, 25.8 %, 75.7 %)

Hue
200.62°
Saturation
25.81 %.
Lightness
75.69 %.

RYB

RYB(20, 41, 48)
Red
20 (8.0%)
Yellow
41 (16.3%)
Blue
48 (19.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
200.62°
Saturation
15.31 %.
Brightness / Value
81.96 %.

HWB

H: 200.62°

W: 69.41 %

B: 18.04 %

XYZ

X : 49.83

Y : 54.34

Z : 68.18

YXY

Y1 : 54.34

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 30.59%

M : 22.35%

Y : 18.04%


LRV

~ 54.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.8BG 7.7/2

CIE-Lab

L : 78.66

A : -4.83

B : -7.9

CIE-Lch

L : 78.66

C : 9.26

H : 238.56

CIE-Luv

L : 78.66

U : -11.71

V : -11.3

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.71

A : -8.33

B : -3.24






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Pantone PMS


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#BBCEDB
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ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
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ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)





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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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