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Behr Simply Blue (PPU15-16) Paint Color


Color Name: Simply Blue (PPU15-16)
Hex Color Code: #ADBBC9
RGB Color Code: RGB(173, 187, 201)
CMYK Values*: 13.9%, 7.0%, 0.0%, 21.2%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Simply Blue (PPU15-16) color - its meaning and example


What color is Simply Blue (PPU15-16)?

Simply Blue (PPU15-16) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Simply Blue (PPU15-16) is #ADBBC9, and the RGB color code is RGB(173, 187, 201).

In the RGB color model, Simply Blue (PPU15-16) has a red value of 173, a green value of 187, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.9% cyan, 7.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210° (degrees), 20.6 % saturation, and 73.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Simply Blue (PPU15-16) has a hue of 210° (degrees), 13.9 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.


Simply Blue (PPU15-16) is cool or warm?

The color Simply Blue (PPU15-16) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Simply Blue (PPU15-16)?

Simply Blue (PPU15-16) has an LRV of nearly 49. 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

Simply Blue (PPU15-16)

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of Simply Blue (PPU15-16) 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 49 puts Behr Simply Blue (PPU15-16) 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


Simply Blue (PPU15-16) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 187, 201)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
187 (73.3%)
Blue
201 (78.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
13.93%
Magenta
6.97%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(210deg, 20.6 %, 73.3 %)

Hue
210°
Saturation
20.59 %.
Lightness
73.33 %.

RYB

RYB(26, 47, 55)
Red
26 (10.1%)
Yellow
47 (18.3%)
Blue
55 (21.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
210°
Saturation
13.93 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 210°

W: 67.84 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 45.55

Y : 48.64

Z : 62.25

YXY

Y1 : 48.64

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 26.67%

Y : 21.18%


LRV

~ 48.6 %

Munsell Color System

5B 7.4/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 75.23

A : -1.96

B : -8.7

CIE-Lch

L : 75.23

C : 8.92

H : 257.34

CIE-Luv

L : 75.23

U : -8.25

V : -12.93

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.74

A : -5.48

B : -4.1






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Simply Blue (PPU15-16) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Simply Blue (PPU15-16) (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.



#B0C4DE
Light Steel Blue
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#AEC6CF
Pastel Blue
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#BED3E5
Pale Aqua
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)





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


British Standard 4800


Simply Blue (PPU15-16) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Simply Blue (PPU15-16) to British Standard 4800


#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#A9C6E2
BS 20-D-41 - Powder Blue
ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)
#C4C3C9
BS 22-B-19 - Soft Bleu
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)


Pantone PMS


Simply Blue (PPU15-16) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Simply Blue (PPU15-16) to Pantone PMS


#A6BBC8
PANTONE 5435 C
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#BBC7D6
PANTONE 537 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#A7BCD6
PANTONE 651 C
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#B7C9D3
PANTONE 5445 C
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Simply Blue (PPU15-16) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Simply Blue (PPU15-16) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Simply Blue (PPU15-16) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Simply Blue (PPU15-16) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Simply Blue (PPU15-16) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Simply Blue (PPU15-16) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Simply Blue (PPU15-16) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Simply Blue (PPU15-16) to Sherwin Williams


#AABAC6
Windy Blue (SW 6240)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#BBC7D2
Icy (SW 6534)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#B2C8D8
Blissful Blue (SW 6527)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#B2C7D3
Honest Blue (SW 6520)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Simply Blue (PPU15-16) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Simply Blue (PPU15-16) to PPG Paints


#ABBED0
Rendezvous (PPG1160-3)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#B6C3D1
Pageant Song (PPG1163-3)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#B0BCC3
Stormy (PPG10-14)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#ADC0D6
Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


Behr


Simply Blue (PPU15-16) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Simply Blue (PPU15-16) to Behr


#B3C3D4
Elevated (S530-2)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#B2BFD5
Movie Magic (MQ5-45)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#A4BBD3
Perennial Blue (M530-3)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#B1C6D1
Opal Waters (MQ5-50)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)





Valspar


Simply Blue (PPU15-16) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Simply Blue (PPU15-16) to Valspar


#AFBFD3
Penelope (8003-46B)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#B3BFC5
Shark Loop (4007-3B)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#B6C3CA
Winter Wonderland (T672)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#BBC3CA
Steampunk Gray (V137-3)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Simply Blue (PPU15-16) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Simply Blue (PPU15-16) to Dunn-Edwards


#B0B9C1
Adirondack (DE 6339)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#A3B9CD
Northern Pond (DE 5870)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#A8BFCC
Peace River (DE 5800)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#B7BDC4
Silver Springs (DE 6346)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Simply Blue (PPU15-16) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Simply Blue (PPU15-16) to Benjamin Moore


#B4C5D7
Airway (828)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#B1BFC7
Blue Heather (1620)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#A5B7CD
Sunrise (829)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#ABC1CC
Serenata (AF-535)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% 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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Behr Simply Blue (PPU15-16) - #ADBBC9 Color Images and Patterns


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