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Benjamin Moore Polaris Blue (1649) Paint Color


Color Name: Polaris Blue (1649)
Hex Color Code: #7C939E
RGB Color Code: RGB(124, 147, 158)
CMYK Values*: 21.5%, 7.0%, 0.0%, 38.0%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Polaris Blue (1649) color - its meaning and example


What color is Polaris Blue (1649)?

Polaris Blue (1649) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Polaris Blue (1649) is #7C939E, and the RGB color code is RGB(124, 147, 158).

In the RGB color model, Polaris Blue (1649) has a red value of 124, a green value of 147, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 21.5% cyan, 7.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 199.4° (degrees), 14.9 % saturation, and 55.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Polaris Blue (1649) has a hue of 199.4° (degrees), 21.5 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.


Polaris Blue (1649) is cool or warm?

The color Polaris Blue (1649) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Polaris Blue (1649)?

Polaris Blue (1649) has an LRV of nearly 28. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Polaris Blue (1649)

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of Polaris Blue (1649) 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 28 puts Benjamin Moore Polaris Blue (1649) 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


Polaris Blue (1649) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(124, 147, 158)
Red
124 (48.6%)
Green
147 (57.6%)
Blue
158 (62.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
21.52%
Magenta
6.96%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
38.04%

HSL

HSL(199.41deg, 14.9 %, 55.3 %)

Hue
199.41°
Saturation
14.91 %.
Lightness
55.29 %.

RYB

RYB(51, 80, 94)
Red
51 (20.1%)
Yellow
80 (31.2%)
Blue
94 (37.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
199.41°
Saturation
21.52 %.
Brightness / Value
61.96 %.

HWB

H: 199.41°

W: 48.63 %

B: 38.04 %

XYZ

X : 24.92

Y : 27.62

Z : 36.37

YXY

Y1 : 27.62

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 51.37%

M : 42.35%

Y : 38.04%


LRV

~ 27.6 %

Munsell Color System

0.4B 5.8/2.2

CIE-Lab

L : 59.54

A : -5.62

B : -8.51

CIE-Lch

L : 59.54

C : 10.2

H : 236.58

CIE-Luv

L : 59.54

U : -12.44

V : -11.6

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.56

A : -7.34

B : -4.24






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Polaris Blue (1649) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Polaris Blue (1649) (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.



#778899
Light Slate Gray
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
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ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
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Slate Gray
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)





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


RAL Design


Polaris Blue (1649) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Polaris Blue (1649) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Polaris Blue (1649) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Polaris Blue (1649) to Pantone PMS


#798F9B
PANTONE 8200 C
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#7A99AC
PANTONE 5425 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
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PANTONE 10262 C
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#7E93A7
PANTONE 2164 C
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Polaris Blue (1649) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Polaris Blue (1649) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Polaris Blue (1649) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Polaris Blue (1649) to RAL Classic


#7A888E
RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)
#8D9295
RAL 7045 - Telegray 1
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Polaris Blue (1649) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Polaris Blue (1649) to British Standard 4800


#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)
#92969B
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Polaris Blue (1649) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Polaris Blue (1649) (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


Polaris Blue (1649) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Polaris Blue (1649) to PPG Paints


#7B8F99
Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#819DAA
Serene Stream (PPG1154-5)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#7F9DAF
Americana (PPG1152-4)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#8D9CA7
Lost At Sea (PPG1040-5)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Polaris Blue (1649) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Polaris Blue (1649) to Benjamin Moore


#798E99
Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#81929B
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ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#81909B
Mineral Alloy (1622)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#7F9DAC
Labrador Blue (1670)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Behr


Polaris Blue (1649) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Polaris Blue (1649) to Behr


#8293A0
Coastal Vista (PPU14-06)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#879CA3
Rainy Season (MQ5-27)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
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Dolphin Blue (S470-4)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Polaris Blue (1649) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Polaris Blue (1649) to Dunn-Edwards


#718B9A
China Clay (DE 5802)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
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Silver Storm (DE 5822)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#8A99A4
Hamilton Blue (DE 6333)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#80A1B0
Lake Winnipeg (DE 5794)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Polaris Blue (1649) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Polaris Blue (1649) to Sherwin Williams


#708D9E
Smoky Azurite (SW 9148)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#768B9A
Bracing Blue (SW 6242)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#899CAA
Daphne (SW 9151)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#8AA3B1
Favorite Jeans (SW 9147)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)


Valspar


Polaris Blue (1649) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Polaris Blue (1649) to Valspar


#7B8C99
Steele Blue (V137-5)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
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Blissful Blue (4005-3C)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#849EA8
Impressionist (8004-39D)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#8BA1AC
Silver Fox (4008-3C)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% 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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