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Benjamin Moore Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) Paint Color


Color Name: Scandinavian Blue (2068-30)
Hex Color Code: #4E4E8C
RGB Color Code: RGB(78, 78, 140)
CMYK Values*: 44.3%, 44.3%, 0.0%, 45.1%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) color - its meaning and example


What color is Scandinavian Blue (2068-30)?

Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) is #4E4E8C, and the RGB color code is RGB(78, 78, 140).

In the RGB color model, Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) has a red value of 78, a green value of 78, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 44.3% cyan, 44.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 240° (degrees), 28.4 % saturation, and 42.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) has a hue of 240° (degrees), 44.3 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.


Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) is cool or warm?

The color Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Scandinavian Blue (2068-30)?

Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) has an LRV of nearly 9. 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

Scandinavian Blue (2068-30)

Light Color


Compare LRV 9 of Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) 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 9 puts Benjamin Moore Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) 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


Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(78, 78, 140)
Red
78 (30.6%)
Green
78 (30.6%)
Blue
140 (54.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
44.29%
Magenta
44.29%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
45.10%

HSL

HSL(240deg, 28.4 %, 42.7 %)

Hue
240°
Saturation
28.44 %.
Lightness
42.75 %.

RYB

RYB(89, 92, 155)
Red
89 (34.9%)
Yellow
92 (36.1%)
Blue
155 (60.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
240°
Saturation
44.29 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.

HWB

H: 240°

W: 30.59 %

B: 45.10 %

XYZ

X : 10.6

Y : 8.96

Z : 25.98

YXY

Y1 : 8.96

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.2

CMY

C : 69.41%

M : 69.41%

Y : 45.10%


LRV

~ 9 %

Munsell Color System

7.8PB 3.4/7.3

CIE-Lab

L : 35.91

A : 16.92

B : -34.55

CIE-Lch

L : 35.91

C : 38.47

H : 296.09

CIE-Luv

L : 35.91

U : -3.59

V : -49.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 29.94

A : 10.81

B : -30.5






Similar Colors and Paints



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


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British Standard 4800


Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) to British Standard 4800


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ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
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Paint similar to Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) (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.


Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


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ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)





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Sherwin Williams


Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) 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.







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