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Behr Adirondack Blue (N480-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Adirondack Blue (N480-5)
Hex Color Code: #74858F
RGB Color Code: RGB(116, 133, 143)
CMYK Values*: 18.9%, 7.0%, 0.0%, 43.9%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Adirondack Blue (N480-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Adirondack Blue (N480-5)?

Adirondack Blue (N480-5) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Adirondack Blue (N480-5) is #74858F, and the RGB color code is RGB(116, 133, 143).

In the RGB color model, Adirondack Blue (N480-5) has a red value of 116, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 143. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 18.9% cyan, 7.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 43.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.2° (degrees), 10.8 % saturation, and 50.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Adirondack Blue (N480-5) has a hue of 202.2° (degrees), 18.9 % saturation and 56.1 % brightness/value.


Adirondack Blue (N480-5) is cool or warm?

The color Adirondack Blue (N480-5) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Adirondack Blue (N480-5)?

Adirondack Blue (N480-5) has an LRV of nearly 22. 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

Adirondack Blue (N480-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 22 of Adirondack Blue (N480-5) 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 22 puts Behr Adirondack Blue (N480-5) 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


Adirondack Blue (N480-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(116, 133, 143)
Red
116 (45.5%)
Green
133 (52.2%)
Blue
143 (56.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
18.88%
Magenta
6.99%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
43.92%

HSL

HSL(202.22deg, 10.8 %, 50.8 %)

Hue
202.22°
Saturation
10.76 %.
Lightness
50.78 %.

RYB

RYB(63, 90, 105)
Red
63 (24.8%)
Yellow
90 (35.2%)
Blue
105 (41.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
202.22°
Saturation
18.88 %.
Brightness / Value
56.08 %.

HWB

H: 202.22°

W: 45.49 %

B: 43.92 %

XYZ

X : 20.55

Y : 22.47

Z : 29.24

YXY

Y1 : 22.47

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 54.51%

M : 47.84%

Y : 43.92%


LRV

~ 22.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.2B 5.3/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 54.52

A : -3.89

B : -7.44

CIE-Lch

L : 54.52

C : 8.4

H : 242.38

CIE-Luv

L : 54.52

U : -9.41

V : -10.07

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.4

A : -5.58

B : -3.39






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Adirondack Blue (N480-5) (Paint - Behr)


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ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Adirondack Blue (N480-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Adirondack Blue (N480-5) to Pantone PMS


#768692
PANTONE 7544 C
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
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PANTONE 430 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 8200 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


Adirondack Blue (N480-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Adirondack Blue (N480-5) to RAL Classic


#7A888E
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ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 6.85 (93.2% similar)
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ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Adirondack Blue (N480-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Adirondack Blue (N480-5) to British Standard 4800


#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
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BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)


RAL Design


Adirondack Blue (N480-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Adirondack Blue (N480-5) to RAL Design


#7B929E
RAL 240 60 10 - Bird Blue
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#677986
RAL 250 50 10 - Metal Grey
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
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RAL 240 50 10 - Tool Blue
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)





Paint similar to Adirondack Blue (N480-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Adirondack Blue (N480-5) (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


Adirondack Blue (N480-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Adirondack Blue (N480-5) to Behr




Dunn-Edwards


Adirondack Blue (N480-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Adirondack Blue (N480-5) to Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Adirondack Blue (N480-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Adirondack Blue (N480-5) to Sherwin Williams


#6F848C
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ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)





Benjamin Moore


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#718087
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Valspar


Adirondack Blue (N480-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Adirondack Blue (N480-5) to Valspar


#6B808C
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ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Adirondack Blue (N480-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Adirondack Blue (N480-5) to PPG Paints


#69808B
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ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% 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


Adirondack Blue (N480-5) - #74858F Color Images and Patterns


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