Benjamin Moore Swiss Blue (815) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Swiss Blue (815) |
| Hex Color Code: | #A3C1E3 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(163, 193, 227) |
| CMYK Values*: | 28.2%, 15.0%, 0.0%, 11.0% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Swiss Blue (815)?
Swiss Blue (815) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Swiss Blue (815) is #A3C1E3, and the RGB color code is RGB(163, 193, 227).
In the RGB color model, Swiss Blue (815) has a red value of 163, a green value of 193, and a blue value of 227. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 28.2% cyan, 15.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 211.9° (degrees), 53.3 % saturation, and 76.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Swiss Blue (815) has a hue of 211.9° (degrees), 28.2 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.
Swiss Blue (815) is cool or warm?
The color Swiss Blue (815) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Swiss Blue (815)?
Swiss Blue (815) has an LRV of nearly 51. 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
Swiss Blue (815)
Light Color
Compare LRV 51 of Swiss Blue (815) 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 51 puts Benjamin Moore Swiss Blue (815) 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
Swiss Blue (815) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(163, 193, 227)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
193 (75.7%)
Blue
227 (89.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
28.19%
Magenta
14.98%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
10.98%
HSL
HSL(211.88deg, 53.3 %, 76.5 %)
Hue
211.88°
Saturation
53.33 %.
Lightness
76.47 %.
RYB
RYB(18, 27, 56)
Red
18 (6.9%)
Yellow
27 (10.6%)
Blue
56 (21.8%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
211.88°
Saturation
28.19 %.
Brightness / Value
89.02 %.
HWB
H: 211.88°
W: 63.92 %
B: 10.98 %
XYZ
X : 48.04
Y : 51.47
Z : 80.08
YXY
Y1 : 51.47
X : 0.27
Y2 : 0.29
CMY
C : 36.08%
M : 24.31%
Y : 10.98%
LRV
~ 51.5 %
Munsell Color System
0.1PB 7.6/4.3
CIE-Lab
L : 76.96
A : -2.43
B : -20.24
CIE-Lch
L : 76.96
C : 20.39
H : 263.16
CIE-Luv
L : 76.96
U : -16.63
V : -31.47
Hunter-Lab
L : 71.74
A : -6.03
B : -15.95
Similar Colors and Paints
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Here are the colors similar to Swiss Blue (815) (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.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
Pantone PMS
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British Standard 4800
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Pantone TCX
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RAL Design
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Paint similar to Swiss Blue (815) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)
Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Swiss Blue (815) (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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Color Combinations
View more Benjamin Moore Swiss Blue (815) - #A3C1E3 color palettes and coordinating colors
3773B6
558CCB
7CA7D7
A3C1E3
CADBEF
F1F6FB
FFFFFF
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.
A3E3C5
A3E1E3
A3C1E3
A5A3E3
C5A3E3
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.
A3C1E3
E3A3C1
C1E3A3
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
A3C1E3
E3A3E1
E3C5A3
A3E3A5
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
A3C1E3
ACC7E6
B5CDE9
BFD4EB
C8DAEE
D1E0F1
DAE6F4
E3ECF7
EDF3F9
F6F9FC
FFFFFF
A3C1E3
93AECC
829AB6
72879F
627488
526072
414D5B
313A44
21272D
101317
000000
Example Color Images and Mockup
Benjamin Moore Swiss Blue (815) - #A3C1E3 Color Images and Patterns
