Behr Admiral Blue (M520-7) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Admiral Blue (M520-7) |
| Hex Color Code: | #3E5B7D |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(62, 91, 125) |
| CMYK Values*: | 50.4%, 27.2%, 0.0%, 51.0% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Admiral Blue (M520-7)?
Admiral Blue (M520-7) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Admiral Blue (M520-7) is #3E5B7D, and the RGB color code is RGB(62, 91, 125).
In the RGB color model, Admiral Blue (M520-7) has a red value of 62, a green value of 91, and a blue value of 125. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 50.4% cyan, 27.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 51.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 212.4° (degrees), 33.7 % saturation, and 36.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Admiral Blue (M520-7) has a hue of 212.4° (degrees), 50.4 % saturation and 49.0 % brightness/value.
Admiral Blue (M520-7) is cool or warm?
The color Admiral Blue (M520-7) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Admiral Blue (M520-7)?
Admiral Blue (M520-7) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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
Admiral Blue (M520-7)
Light Color
Compare LRV 10 of Admiral Blue (M520-7) 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 10 puts Behr Admiral Blue (M520-7) 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
Admiral Blue (M520-7) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(62, 91, 125)
Red
62 (24.3%)
Green
91 (35.7%)
Blue
125 (49.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
50.40%
Magenta
27.20%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
50.98%
HSL
HSL(212.38deg, 33.7 %, 36.7 %)
Hue
212.38°
Saturation
33.69 %.
Lightness
36.67 %.
RYB
RYB(90, 111, 157)
Red
90 (35.2%)
Yellow
111 (43.7%)
Blue
157 (61.7%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
212.38°
Saturation
50.40 %.
Brightness / Value
49.02 %.
HWB
H: 212.38°
W: 24.31 %
B: 50.98 %
XYZ
X : 9.43
Y : 9.99
Z : 20.83
YXY
Y1 : 9.99
X : 0.23
Y2 : 0.25
CMY
C : 75.69%
M : 64.31%
Y : 50.98%
LRV
~ 10 %
Munsell Color System
1.8PB 3.6/4.6
CIE-Lab
L : 37.82
A : -0.51
B : -22.45
CIE-Lch
L : 37.82
C : 22.46
H : 268.69
CIE-Luv
L : 37.82
U : -13.64
V : -30.96
Hunter-Lab
L : 31.6
A : -2.04
B : -16.96
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Admiral Blue (M520-7) - #3E5B7D Color Images and Patterns
