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Behr Thundercloud (S520-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Thundercloud (S520-5)
Hex Color Code: #70869D
RGB Color Code: RGB(112, 134, 157)
CMYK Values*: 28.7%, 14.6%, 0.0%, 38.4%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Thundercloud (S520-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Thundercloud (S520-5)?

Thundercloud (S520-5) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Thundercloud (S520-5) is #70869D, and the RGB color code is RGB(112, 134, 157).

In the RGB color model, Thundercloud (S520-5) has a red value of 112, a green value of 134, and a blue value of 157. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 28.7% cyan, 14.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210.7° (degrees), 18.7 % saturation, and 52.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Thundercloud (S520-5) has a hue of 210.7° (degrees), 28.7 % saturation and 61.6 % brightness/value.


Thundercloud (S520-5) is cool or warm?

The color Thundercloud (S520-5) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Thundercloud (S520-5)?

Thundercloud (S520-5) has an LRV of nearly 23. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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

Thundercloud (S520-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of Thundercloud (S520-5) 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 23 puts Behr Thundercloud (S520-5) 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


Thundercloud (S520-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(112, 134, 157)
Red
112 (43.9%)
Green
134 (52.5%)
Blue
157 (61.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
28.66%
Magenta
14.65%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
38.43%

HSL

HSL(210.67deg, 18.7 %, 52.7 %)

Hue
210.67°
Saturation
18.67 %.
Lightness
52.75 %.

RYB

RYB(57, 80, 107)
Red
57 (22.2%)
Yellow
80 (31.4%)
Blue
107 (41.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
210.67°
Saturation
28.66 %.
Brightness / Value
61.57 %.

HWB

H: 210.67°

W: 43.92 %

B: 38.43 %

XYZ

X : 21.29

Y : 22.93

Z : 35.2

YXY

Y1 : 22.93

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 56.08%

M : 47.45%

Y : 38.43%


LRV

~ 22.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.8B 5.3/3

CIE-Lab

L : 55

A : -2.36

B : -14.85

CIE-Lch

L : 55

C : 15.04

H : 260.97

CIE-Luv

L : 55

U : -12.12

V : -21.48

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.88

A : -4.42

B : -10.07






Similar Colors and Paints



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Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


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Paint similar to Thundercloud (S520-5) (Paint - Behr)


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Sherwin Williams


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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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