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Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) Paint Color


Color Name: Van Courtland Blue (HC-145)
Hex Color Code: #86989E
RGB Color Code: RGB(134, 152, 158)
CMYK Values*: 15.2%, 3.8%, 0.0%, 38.0%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) color - its meaning and example


What color is Van Courtland Blue (HC-145)?

Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) is #86989E, and the RGB color code is RGB(134, 152, 158).

In the RGB color model, Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) has a red value of 134, a green value of 152, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.2% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 195° (degrees), 11.0 % saturation, and 57.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) has a hue of 195° (degrees), 15.2 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.


Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) is cool or warm?

The color Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Van Courtland Blue (HC-145)?

Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) has an LRV of nearly 30. 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

Van Courtland Blue (HC-145)

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) 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 30 puts Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) 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


Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(134, 152, 158)
Red
134 (52.5%)
Green
152 (59.6%)
Blue
158 (62.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
15.19%
Magenta
3.80%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
38.04%

HSL

HSL(195deg, 11.0 %, 57.3 %)

Hue
195°
Saturation
11.01 %.
Lightness
57.25 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 79, 87)
Red
50 (19.4%)
Yellow
79 (30.9%)
Blue
87 (34.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
195°
Saturation
15.19 %.
Brightness / Value
61.96 %.

HWB

H: 195°

W: 52.55 %

B: 38.04 %

XYZ

X : 27.23

Y : 29.99

Z : 36.7

YXY

Y1 : 29.99

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 47.45%

M : 40.39%

Y : 38.04%


LRV

~ 30 %

Munsell Color System

7.5BG 6.0/2

CIE-Lab

L : 61.65

A : -5.07

B : -5.31

CIE-Lch

L : 61.65

C : 7.35

H : 226.33

CIE-Luv

L : 61.65

U : -9.9

V : -6.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.77

A : -7.09

B : -1.4






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) (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 - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)
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ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) to Pantone PMS


#8C9AA3
PANTONE 10262 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
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PANTONE 8200 C
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#7FA0AC
PANTONE 2177 C
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#87909A
PANTONE 8180 C
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) to RAL Classic


#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#8D9295
RAL 7045 - Telegray 1
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
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RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


RAL Design


Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) to British Standard 4800


#92969B
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)
#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)





Paint similar to Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) (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.


Behr


Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) to Behr


#879CA3
Rainy Season (MQ5-27)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#8D99A1
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ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
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French Colony (N480-4)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
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Coastal Vista (PPU14-06)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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#81929B
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ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) to PPG Paints


#8FA0A7
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ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) to Sherwin Williams


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Debonair (SW 9139)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
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Daphne (SW 9151)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
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Favorite Jeans (SW 9147)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Valspar


Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) to Valspar


#849EA8
Impressionist (8004-39D)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
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Silver Fox (4008-3C)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
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Blissful Blue (4005-3C)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#959B9E
Chrome (V113-2)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Van Courtland Blue (HC-145) to Dunn-Edwards


#8A99A4
Hamilton Blue (DE 6333)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#91A2A6
Cape Cod Blue (DEC 792)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#949EA2
Soft Pumice (DE 6326)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#8599A8
Silver Storm (DE 5822)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% 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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