Behr Alpha Blue (M520-5) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Alpha Blue (M520-5) |
| Hex Color Code: | #588BB4 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(88, 139, 180) |
| CMYK Values*: | 51.1%, 22.8%, 0.0%, 29.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Alpha Blue (M520-5)?
Alpha Blue (M520-5) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Alpha Blue (M520-5) is #588BB4, and the RGB color code is RGB(88, 139, 180).
In the RGB color model, Alpha Blue (M520-5) has a red value of 88, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 180. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 51.1% cyan, 22.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.7° (degrees), 38.0 % saturation, and 52.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Alpha Blue (M520-5) has a hue of 206.7° (degrees), 51.1 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.
Alpha Blue (M520-5) is cool or warm?
The color Alpha Blue (M520-5) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Alpha Blue (M520-5)?
Alpha Blue (M520-5) has an LRV of nearly 24. 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
Alpha Blue (M520-5)
Light Color
Compare LRV 24 of Alpha Blue (M520-5) 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 24 puts Behr Alpha Blue (M520-5) 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
Alpha Blue (M520-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(88, 139, 180)
Red
88 (34.5%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
180 (70.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
51.11%
Magenta
22.78%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.41%
HSL
HSL(206.74deg, 38.0 %, 52.5 %)
Hue
206.74°
Saturation
38.02 %.
Lightness
52.55 %.
RYB
RYB(43, 67, 116)
Red
43 (16.8%)
Yellow
67 (26.1%)
Blue
116 (45.4%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
206.74°
Saturation
51.11 %.
Brightness / Value
70.59 %.
HWB
H: 206.74°
W: 34.51 %
B: 29.41 %
XYZ
X : 21.5
Y : 23.84
Z : 46.65
YXY
Y1 : 23.84
X : 0.23
Y2 : 0.26
CMY
C : 65.49%
M : 45.49%
Y : 29.41%
LRV
~ 23.8 %
Munsell Color System
9.8B 5.4/6
CIE-Lab
L : 55.92
A : -5.38
B : -26.77
CIE-Lch
L : 55.92
C : 27.3
H : 258.63
CIE-Luv
L : 55.92
U : -23.38
V : -39.97
Hunter-Lab
L : 48.82
A : -6.85
B : -22.48
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
Pantone PMS
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Pantone TCX
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RAL Design
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British Standard 4800
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RAL Classic
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Color Combinations
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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
Alpha Blue (M520-5) - #588BB4 Color Images and Patterns
