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Benjamin Moore Silken Blue (CSP-670) Paint Color


Color Name: Silken Blue (CSP-670)
Hex Color Code: #9BAFB1
RGB Color Code: RGB(155, 175, 177)
CMYK Values*: 12.4%, 1.1%, 0.0%, 30.6%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Silken Blue (CSP-670) color - its meaning and example


What color is Silken Blue (CSP-670)?

Silken Blue (CSP-670) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Silken Blue (CSP-670) is #9BAFB1, and the RGB color code is RGB(155, 175, 177).

In the RGB color model, Silken Blue (CSP-670) has a red value of 155, a green value of 175, and a blue value of 177. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.4% cyan, 1.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 185.5° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation, and 65.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Silken Blue (CSP-670) has a hue of 185.5° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.


Silken Blue (CSP-670) is cool or warm?

The color Silken Blue (CSP-670) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Silken Blue (CSP-670)?

Silken Blue (CSP-670) has an LRV of nearly 41. 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

Silken Blue (CSP-670)

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of Silken Blue (CSP-670) 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 41 puts Benjamin Moore Silken Blue (CSP-670) 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


Silken Blue (CSP-670) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(155, 175, 177)
Red
155 (60.8%)
Green
175 (68.6%)
Blue
177 (69.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
12.43%
Magenta
1.13%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(185.45deg, 12.4 %, 65.1 %)

Hue
185.45°
Saturation
12.36 %.
Lightness
65.10 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 66, 67)
Red
35 (13.7%)
Yellow
66 (25.7%)
Blue
67 (26.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
185.45°
Saturation
12.43 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 185.45°

W: 60.78 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 36.78

Y : 40.8

Z : 47.53

YXY

Y1 : 40.8

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 39.22%

M : 31.37%

Y : 30.59%


LRV

~ 40.8 %

Munsell Color System

3.2BG 6.9/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 70.04

A : -6.48

B : -3.38

CIE-Lch

L : 70.04

C : 7.31

H : 207.52

CIE-Luv

L : 70.04

U : -10.86

V : -3.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.88

A : -9

B : 0.6






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Silken Blue (CSP-670) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Silken Blue (CSP-670) (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.



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ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)





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


RAL Design


Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 7542 C
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
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PANTONE 4171 C
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
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PANTONE 4170 C
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
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PANTONE 5517 C
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to British Standard 4800


#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to RAL Classic


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RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)





Paint similar to Silken Blue (CSP-670) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Silken Blue (CSP-670) (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


Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to PPG Paints


#96AFB7
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ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
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Symmetry (PPG1037-4)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to Dunn-Edwards


#8BA8AE
Stone Silver (DE 5773)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
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Irogon Blue (DEC 796)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)





Valspar


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ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)


Behr


Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to Behr


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Peaceful Blue (S470-3)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
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Ozone (PPU13-14)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
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Windsurf (PPU14-09)
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
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French Colony (N480-4)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to Sherwin Williams


#9FBBC3
French Moire (SW 9056)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
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Festoon Aqua (SW 0019)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
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Powder Blue (SW 2863)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
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Aquitaine (SW 9057)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% 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.







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