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Valspar Bluish (4006-9C) Paint Color


Color Name: Bluish (4006-9C)
Hex Color Code: #9CC8E9
RGB Color Code: RGB(156, 200, 233)
CMYK Values*: 33.0%, 14.2%, 0.0%, 8.6%
Color Family (Hue): blue





About Bluish (4006-9C) color - its meaning and example


What color is Bluish (4006-9C)?

Bluish (4006-9C) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bluish (4006-9C) is #9CC8E9, and the RGB color code is RGB(156, 200, 233).

In the RGB color model, Bluish (4006-9C) has a red value of 156, a green value of 200, and a blue value of 233. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 33.0% cyan, 14.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 8.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 63.6 % saturation, and 76.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bluish (4006-9C) has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 33.0 % saturation and 91.4 % brightness/value.


Bluish (4006-9C) is cool or warm?

The color Bluish (4006-9C) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Bluish (4006-9C)?

Bluish (4006-9C) has an LRV of nearly 54. 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

Bluish (4006-9C)

Light Color


Compare LRV 54 of Bluish (4006-9C) 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 54 puts Valspar Bluish (4006-9C) 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


Bluish (4006-9C) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(156, 200, 233)
Red
156 (61.2%)
Green
200 (78.4%)
Blue
233 (91.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
33.05%
Magenta
14.16%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
8.63%

HSL

HSL(205.71deg, 63.6 %, 76.3 %)

Hue
205.71°
Saturation
63.64 %.
Lightness
76.27 %.

RYB

RYB(14, 23, 54)
Red
14 (5.6%)
Yellow
23 (9.0%)
Blue
54 (21.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
205.71°
Saturation
33.05 %.
Brightness / Value
91.37 %.

HWB

H: 205.71°

W: 61.18 %

B: 8.63 %

XYZ

X : 49.07

Y : 54.26

Z : 84.98

YXY

Y1 : 54.26

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 38.82%

M : 21.57%

Y : 8.63%


LRV

~ 54.3 %

Munsell Color System

7.8B 7.7/4.7

CIE-Lab

L : 78.61

A : -6.7

B : -21.01

CIE-Lch

L : 78.61

C : 22.05

H : 252.32

CIE-Luv

L : 78.61

U : -22.74

V : -32.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.66

A : -9.99

B : -16.84






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Bluish (4006-9C) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Bluish (4006-9C) (Paint - Valspar). 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.



#9BC4E2
Pale Cerulean
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#A1CAF1
Baby Blue Eyes
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#ABCDEF
Pale Cornflower Blue
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#93CCEA
Light Cornflower Blue
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Bluish (4006-9C) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Bluish (4006-9C) to Pantone PMS


#9BCBEB
PANTONE 291 C
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#A4C8E1
PANTONE 543 C
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#92C1E9
PANTONE 283 C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#ABCAE9
PANTONE 277 C
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


RAL Design


Bluish (4006-9C) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Bluish (4006-9C) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Bluish (4006-9C) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Bluish (4006-9C) to British Standard 4800


#A9C6E2
BS 20-D-41 - Powder Blue
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#81C6FD
BS 20-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Bluish (4006-9C) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Bluish (4006-9C) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Bluish (4006-9C) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Bluish (4006-9C) (Paint - Valspar). 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


Bluish (4006-9C) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Bluish (4006-9C) to Valspar


#9EC3E2
Dena's Delight (8001-44C)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#99C1DD
Breezy (4007-7C)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#95BFE1
Double Denim (V072-3)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Bluish (4006-9C) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Bluish (4006-9C) to PPG Paints


#9BC7EA
Sweet Dreams (PPG1241-3)
ΔE - 0.67 (99.3% similar)
#9FC9E4
Windsor Way (PPG1239-3)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#97BEE2
Viva La Bleu (PPG1242-3)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#A3D1EB
Songbird (PPG1240-3)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Bluish (4006-9C) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Bluish (4006-9C) to Benjamin Moore


#97C3DF
Faded Denim (795)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#A3D4F0
Caribbean Coast (2065-60)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#A5C8DD
Palatial Skies (800)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#A8D5EF
Bluebelle (2064-60)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Bluish (4006-9C) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Bluish (4006-9C) to Dunn-Edwards


#8EC2E7
Astral (DE 5856)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#92CBF1
Light Azure (DE 5842)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#99C1DC
January Frost (DE 5849)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#99C3F0
Sail to the Sea (DE 5863)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Behr


Bluish (4006-9C) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Bluish (4006-9C) to Behr


#A1CFEC
Mediterranean Charm (P510-2)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#9AC1DC
Charismatic Sky (M520-3)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#AACDE8
French Porcelain (P520-2)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#94BEE1
Toile Blue (P520-3)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Bluish (4006-9C) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Bluish (4006-9C) to Sherwin Williams


#9BC8DE
Porch Ceiling (SW 9063)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#89C6DF
Sky Fall (SW 9049)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#7FC3E1
Undercool (SW 6957)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#B2C8D8
Blissful Blue (SW 6527)
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% 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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