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Benjamin Moore Steel Blue (823) Paint Color


Color Name: Steel Blue (823)
Hex Color Code: #879EBF
RGB Color Code: RGB(135, 158, 191)
CMYK Values*: 29.3%, 17.3%, 0.0%, 25.1%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Steel Blue (823) color - its meaning and example


What color is Steel Blue (823)?

Steel Blue (823) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Steel Blue (823) is #879EBF, and the RGB color code is RGB(135, 158, 191).

In the RGB color model, Steel Blue (823) has a red value of 135, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 191. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.3% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 215.4° (degrees), 30.4 % saturation, and 63.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Steel Blue (823) has a hue of 215.4° (degrees), 29.3 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.


Steel Blue (823) is cool or warm?

The color Steel Blue (823) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Steel Blue (823)?

Steel Blue (823) has an LRV of nearly 33. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Steel Blue (823)

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of Steel Blue (823) 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 33 puts Benjamin Moore Steel Blue (823) 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


Steel Blue (823) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(135, 158, 191)
Red
135 (52.9%)
Green
158 (62.0%)
Blue
191 (74.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
29.32%
Magenta
17.28%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(215.36deg, 30.4 %, 63.9 %)

Hue
215.36°
Saturation
30.43 %.
Lightness
63.92 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 54, 84)
Red
36 (14.2%)
Yellow
54 (21.2%)
Blue
84 (33.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
215.36°
Saturation
29.32 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 215.36°

W: 52.94 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 31.62

Y : 33.37

Z : 54.06

YXY

Y1 : 33.37

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 47.06%

M : 38.04%

Y : 25.10%


LRV

~ 33.4 %

Munsell Color System

1.7PB 6.3/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 64.46

A : -0.33

B : -19.65

CIE-Lch

L : 64.46

C : 19.66

H : 269.03

CIE-Luv

L : 64.46

U : -13.12

V : -30.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.76

A : -3.37

B : -15.06






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Steel Blue (823) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Steel Blue (823) (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 - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
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ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Steel Blue (823) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Steel Blue (823) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Steel Blue (823) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Steel Blue (823) to Pantone PMS


#7D9BC1
PANTONE 652 C
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#7DA1C4
PANTONE 645 C
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#8394B8
PANTONE 2136 C
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#7594B3
PANTONE 2157 C
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


RAL Design


Steel Blue (823) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Steel Blue (823) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Steel Blue (823) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Steel Blue (823) to British Standard 4800


#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#6CA5D3
BS 20-E-51 - Corfu (Purple)
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)





Paint similar to Steel Blue (823) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Steel Blue (823) (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


Steel Blue (823) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Steel Blue (823) to Benjamin Moore


#879EBF
Steel Blue (823)
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#8EA3C5
Pressed Violet (CSP-520)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
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Denim Wash (838)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#8DADD9
Aqua Marina (816)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)


Behr


Steel Blue (823) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Steel Blue (823) to Behr


#819DBE
Washed Denim (M530-4)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#8397B1
Jet Set (S530-4)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#7E95BE
Blue Satin (M540-5)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#849BB3
Mystery (MQ5-51)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)


Valspar


Steel Blue (823) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Steel Blue (823) to Valspar


#87A4C8
Violetta (V073-4)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#7D98B3
Blue Marble (V110-5)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)





PPG Paints


Steel Blue (823) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Steel Blue (823) to PPG Paints


#7E9EC2
Alaskan Blue (PPG1162-4)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#7EA3D2
Boudoir Blue (PPG1244-4)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#729CC2
Blue Promise (PPG1161-4)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#8596D2
Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Steel Blue (823) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Steel Blue (823) to Dunn-Edwards


#7F97B5
Denim Tradition (DE 5885)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
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Ocean City (DE 5879)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#8FAACA
Bachelor Blue (DE 5878)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#819AB1
Downpour (DE 5871)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Steel Blue (823) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Steel Blue (823) to Sherwin Williams


#7C9AB5
Bluesy Note (SW 9064)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
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Lobelia (SW 6809)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
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Dried Lavender (SW 9072)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#8EA9C2
Cosmos (SW 6528)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% 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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