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Behr Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) Paint Color


Color Name: Traditional Blue (MQ5-57)
Hex Color Code: #1F648D
RGB Color Code: RGB(31, 100, 141)
CMYK Values*: 78.0%, 29.1%, 0.0%, 44.7%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) color - its meaning and example


What color is Traditional Blue (MQ5-57)?

Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) is #1F648D, and the RGB color code is RGB(31, 100, 141).

In the RGB color model, Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) has a red value of 31, a green value of 100, and a blue value of 141. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 78.0% cyan, 29.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 44.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.4° (degrees), 64.0 % saturation, and 33.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) has a hue of 202.4° (degrees), 78.0 % saturation and 55.3 % brightness/value.


Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) is cool or warm?

The color Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Traditional Blue (MQ5-57)?

Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) has an LRV of nearly 11. By LRV value, it is a 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

Traditional Blue (MQ5-57)

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) 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 11 puts Behr Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) 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


Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(31, 100, 141)
Red
31 (12.2%)
Green
100 (39.2%)
Blue
141 (55.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
78.01%
Magenta
29.08%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
44.71%

HSL

HSL(202.36deg, 64.0 %, 33.7 %)

Hue
202.36°
Saturation
63.95 %.
Lightness
33.73 %.

RYB

RYB(73, 108, 170)
Red
73 (28.4%)
Yellow
108 (42.4%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
202.36°
Saturation
78.01 %.
Brightness / Value
55.29 %.

HWB

H: 202.36°

W: 12.16 %

B: 44.71 %

XYZ

X : 9.93

Y : 11.33

Z : 26.86

YXY

Y1 : 11.33

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.24

CMY

C : 87.84%

M : 60.78%

Y : 44.71%


LRV

~ 11.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.3B 3.9/6.4

CIE-Lab

L : 40.13

A : -6.44

B : -28.66

CIE-Lch

L : 40.13

C : 29.38

H : 257.33

CIE-Luv

L : 40.13

U : -23.65

V : -40.1

Hunter-Lab

L : 33.66

A : -6.24

B : -23.76






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) (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.



#006994
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ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#0067A5
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ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#26619C
Lapis Lazuli
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)





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


RAL Design


Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) to Pantone PMS


#1A658F
PANTONE 2152 C
ΔE - 0.54 (99.5% similar)
#005F86
PANTONE 7469 C
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#236192
PANTONE 647 C
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#00629B
PANTONE 3015 C
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) to British Standard 4800


#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#3876AB
BS 20-E-53 - Blue
ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) to RAL Classic


#005E83
RAL 5019 - Capri Blue
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#376B8C
RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#005B8C
RAL 5017 - Traffic Blue
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


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#006699
Gartner Blue
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)





Paint similar to Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) (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.


Behr


Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) to Behr




Dunn-Edwards


Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) to Dunn-Edwards


#00608B
Ink Blotch (DE 5839)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#0D6183
Blue Velvet (DET 559)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#296A9D
The Blues (DE 5859)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#165D95
Lapis (DE 5846)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


Valspar


Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) to Valspar


#01628A
Jimbo's Jersey (P070)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#016892
Oh So Vo (8001-40G)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#265E83
Night Fever (P110)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#10659F
Biro Blue (8001-43G)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)





PPG Paints


Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) to PPG Paints


#286492
Starry Night (PPG1161-6)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#005E88
Blue Flame (PPG1157-7)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#1D5C83
Animation (PPG1159-6)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#006A93
Port Au Prince (PPG1238-7)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) to Benjamin Moore


#1A5E89
Blueberry (2063-30)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#185D82
Bermuda Blue (2061-30)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#386B8C
Bellbottom Blues (CSP-655)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#0062A0
Ol' Blue Eyes (2064-30)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) to Sherwin Williams


#015D87
Jay Blue (SW 6797)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#015F97
Hyper Blue (SW 6965)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#016081
Adriatic Sea (SW 6790)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#016EA7
Blue Chip (SW 6959)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% 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 Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) - #1F648D Color Images and Patterns


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