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Behr Snowmelt (M470-1) Paint Color


Color Name: Snowmelt (M470-1)
Hex Color Code: #C9E6E9
RGB Color Code: RGB(201, 230, 233)
CMYK Values*: 13.7%, 1.3%, 0.0%, 8.6%
Color Family (Hue): Cyan





About Snowmelt (M470-1) color - its meaning and example


What color is Snowmelt (M470-1)?

Snowmelt (M470-1) color belongs to the Cyan color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Snowmelt (M470-1) is #C9E6E9, and the RGB color code is RGB(201, 230, 233).

In the RGB color model, Snowmelt (M470-1) has a red value of 201, a green value of 230, and a blue value of 233. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.7% cyan, 1.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 8.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 185.6° (degrees), 42.1 % saturation, and 85.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Snowmelt (M470-1) has a hue of 185.6° (degrees), 13.7 % saturation and 91.4 % brightness/value.


Snowmelt (M470-1) is cool or warm?

The color Snowmelt (M470-1) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Snowmelt (M470-1)?

Snowmelt (M470-1) has an LRV of nearly 75. By LRV value, it is a 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

Snowmelt (M470-1)

Light Color


Compare LRV 75 of Snowmelt (M470-1) 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 75 puts Behr Snowmelt (M470-1) paint color in the lighter 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


Snowmelt (M470-1) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 230, 233)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
230 (90.2%)
Blue
233 (91.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
13.73%
Magenta
1.29%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
8.63%

HSL

HSL(185.62deg, 42.1 %, 85.1 %)

Hue
185.62°
Saturation
42.11 %.
Lightness
85.10 %.

RYB

RYB(8, 23, 25)
Red
8 (3.0%)
Yellow
23 (8.9%)
Blue
25 (9.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
185.62°
Saturation
13.73 %.
Brightness / Value
91.37 %.

HWB

H: 185.62°

W: 78.82 %

B: 8.63 %

XYZ

X : 67.09

Y : 74.89

Z : 88.01

YXY

Y1 : 74.89

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 9.80%

Y : 8.63%


LRV

~ 74.9 %

Munsell Color System

2.9BG 8.8/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 89.34

A : -8.87

B : -4.68

CIE-Lch

L : 89.34

C : 10.03

H : 207.79

CIE-Luv

L : 89.34

U : -15.49

V : -5.72

Hunter-Lab

L : 86.54

A : -13.06

B : 0.28






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Snowmelt (M470-1) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Snowmelt (M470-1) (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.



#B0E0E6
Powder Blue
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#DDEBEC
Cool Mint
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#E0FFFF
Light Cyan
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#ADD8E6
Light Blue
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Snowmelt (M470-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Snowmelt (M470-1) to Pantone PMS


#C3E3E7
PANTONE 9424 C
ΔE - 1.15 (98.8% similar)
#C8E9E9
PANTONE 9480 C
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#C1E3E4
PANTONE 9482 C
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#C9E2E0
PANTONE 9044 C
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)


RAL Design


Snowmelt (M470-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Snowmelt (M470-1) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Snowmelt (M470-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Snowmelt (M470-1) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Snowmelt (M470-1) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Snowmelt (M470-1) to British Standard 4800


#D0EBE6
BS 16-C-33 - Duckegg
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#D4E6E2
BS 18-E-49 - Astral Blue
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)





Paint similar to Snowmelt (M470-1) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Snowmelt (M470-1) (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.


Valspar


Snowmelt (M470-1) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Snowmelt (M470-1) to Valspar


#C9E8EA
Ambient Light (V030-1)
ΔE - 0.90 (99.1% similar)
#CEE9E9
Tropical Mist (5002-7A)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#C6E8EF
River Mist (5003-9A)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#D3E9EC
Babymoon Blue (V031-1)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Snowmelt (M470-1) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Snowmelt (M470-1) to Sherwin Williams


#C6E3E8
Aviary Blue (SW 6778)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#C2E0E3
Bathe Blue (SW 6771)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#C7DFE0
Open Air (SW 6491)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#C2E5E5
Swimming (SW 6764)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Snowmelt (M470-1) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Snowmelt (M470-1) to PPG Paints


#C6E4EB
Surf's Up (PPG1236-3)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#D2EBEA
Seaspray (PPG1233-2)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#C3E7E8
Pale Seafoam (PPG1233-3)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#C4DDE2
Galactica (PPG1235-3)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Snowmelt (M470-1) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Snowmelt (M470-1) to Benjamin Moore


#D1EFF1
Innocence (2055-70)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#D3F0F0
Icy Moon Drops (2056-70)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#D6EAEC
Morning Sky Blue (2053-70)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#B7DFE5
Skyscraper (765)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Snowmelt (M470-1) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Snowmelt (M470-1) to Dunn-Edwards


#CEEEEF
Morning Calm (DE 5735)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#D1F1F5
Windswept (DE 5749)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#D6EDF1
Sparkling River (DE 5763)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#BBDEE5
Blue Moon (DE 5764)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)


Behr


Snowmelt (M470-1) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Snowmelt (M470-1) to Behr


#C6EAEC
Silent Breeze (P470-1)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#D4EBEA
Ice Mist (HDC-MD-23)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#C9E9E7
Tahitian Sky (M460-1)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#B9DEE4
Basin Blue (M470-2)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% 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


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