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Behr Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) Paint Color


Color Name: Polaris Blue (PPU13-06)
Hex Color Code: #6F8A8C
RGB Color Code: RGB(111, 138, 140)
CMYK Values*: 20.7%, 1.4%, 0.0%, 45.1%
Color Family (Hue): Cyan





About Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) color - its meaning and example


What color is Polaris Blue (PPU13-06)?

Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) color belongs to the Cyan color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) is #6F8A8C, and the RGB color code is RGB(111, 138, 140).

In the RGB color model, Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) has a red value of 111, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 20.7% cyan, 1.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 184.1° (degrees), 11.6 % saturation, and 49.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) has a hue of 184.1° (degrees), 20.7 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.


Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) is cool or warm?

The color Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Polaris Blue (PPU13-06)?

Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) has an LRV of nearly 23. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Polaris Blue (PPU13-06)

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) 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 23 puts Behr Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) 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 (PPU13-06) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(111, 138, 140)
Red
111 (43.5%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
140 (54.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
20.71%
Magenta
1.43%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
45.10%

HSL

HSL(184.14deg, 11.6 %, 49.2 %)

Hue
184.14°
Saturation
11.55 %.
Lightness
49.22 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 94, 105)
Red
61 (24.1%)
Yellow
94 (37.0%)
Blue
105 (41.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
184.14°
Saturation
20.71 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.

HWB

H: 184.14°

W: 43.53 %

B: 45.10 %

XYZ

X : 20.38

Y : 23.45

Z : 28.26

YXY

Y1 : 23.45

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 56.47%

M : 45.88%

Y : 45.10%


LRV

~ 23.4 %

Munsell Color System

3BG 5.4/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 55.53

A : -9.08

B : -4.25

CIE-Lch

L : 55.53

C : 10.02

H : 205.08

CIE-Luv

L : 55.53

U : -14.04

V : -4.65

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.43

A : -9.63

B : -0.71






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) (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.



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


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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#709592
PANTONE 8281 C
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ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
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PANTONE 4187 C
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) to RAL Classic


#7A888E
RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)





Paint similar to Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) (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.


Behr


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PPG Paints


Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) to PPG Paints


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ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)





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Dunn-Edwards


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Sherwin Williams


Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Polaris Blue (PPU13-06) to Sherwin Williams


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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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