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Behr Ash Blue (N470-1) Paint Color


Color Name: Ash Blue (N470-1)
Hex Color Code: #CBD5D6
RGB Color Code: RGB(203, 213, 214)
CMYK Values*: 5.1%, 0.5%, 0.0%, 16.1%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Ash Blue (N470-1) color - its meaning and example


What color is Ash Blue (N470-1)?

Ash Blue (N470-1) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ash Blue (N470-1) is #CBD5D6, and the RGB color code is RGB(203, 213, 214).

In the RGB color model, Ash Blue (N470-1) has a red value of 203, a green value of 213, and a blue value of 214. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.1% cyan, 0.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 16.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 185.5° (degrees), 11.8 % saturation, and 81.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ash Blue (N470-1) has a hue of 185.5° (degrees), 5.1 % saturation and 83.9 % brightness/value.


Ash Blue (N470-1) is cool or warm?

The color Ash Blue (N470-1) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Ash Blue (N470-1)?

Ash Blue (N470-1) has an LRV of nearly 65. By LRV value, it is a 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

Ash Blue (N470-1)

Light Color


Compare LRV 65 of Ash Blue (N470-1) 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 65 puts Behr Ash Blue (N470-1) paint color in the lighter 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


Ash Blue (N470-1) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(203, 213, 214)
Red
203 (79.6%)
Green
213 (83.5%)
Blue
214 (83.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.14%
Magenta
0.47%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
16.08%

HSL

HSL(185.45deg, 11.8 %, 81.8 %)

Hue
185.45°
Saturation
11.83 %.
Lightness
81.76 %.

RYB

RYB(15, 38, 33)
Red
15 (6.0%)
Yellow
38 (14.7%)
Blue
33 (12.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
185.45°
Saturation
5.14 %.
Brightness / Value
83.92 %.

HWB

H: 185.45°

W: 79.61 %

B: 16.08 %

XYZ

X : 60.56

Y : 65.14

Z : 73

YXY

Y1 : 65.14

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 20.39%

M : 16.47%

Y : 16.08%


LRV

~ 65.1 %

Munsell Color System

3BG 8.3/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 84.56

A : -3.18

B : -1.67

CIE-Lch

L : 84.56

C : 3.59

H : 207.74

CIE-Luv

L : 84.56

U : -5.58

V : -1.99

Hunter-Lab

L : 80.71

A : -7.3

B : 2.87






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Ash Blue (N470-1) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Ash Blue (N470-1) (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.



#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#D3D3D3
Light Gray
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#CCCCCC
Neon Silver
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#DCDCDC
Gainsboro
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)





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


RAL Design


Ash Blue (N470-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Ash Blue (N470-1) to RAL Design


#CDD6DB
RAL 250 85 05 - White Blue
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#BCCACA
RAL 220 80 05 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#BCC8CC
RAL 240 80 05 - Hazy Blue
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#CFD5DB
RAL 260 85 05 - Satin White
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Ash Blue (N470-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Ash Blue (N470-1) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Ash Blue (N470-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Ash Blue (N470-1) to Pantone PMS


#D9E1E2
PANTONE 7541 C
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#D0D3D4
PANTONE 427 C
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#BAC9CD
PANTONE 4155 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#BFCED6
PANTONE 5455 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Ash Blue (N470-1) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Ash Blue (N470-1) to British Standard 4800


#CED2CC
BS 18-C-33 - Blue
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#D2D2D2
BS 02-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#E2E2E1
BS 10-A-01 - White
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)


RAL Classic


Ash Blue (N470-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Ash Blue (N470-1) to RAL Classic


#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)





Paint similar to Ash Blue (N470-1) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Ash Blue (N470-1) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Ash Blue (N470-1) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Ash Blue (N470-1) to Sherwin Williams


#CDD2D2
Misty (SW 6232)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#D4D8D7
Olympus White (SW 6253)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#BCCBCE
Sleepy Blue (SW 6225)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#C6CACA
Gray Screen (SW 7071)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


Behr


Ash Blue (N470-1) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Ash Blue (N470-1) to Behr


#C2CED2
Alice White (MQ3-58)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#CFD2D3
Silver Shadow (N510-1)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#D6D9D8
Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#CBCECD
Loft Space (N500-2)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Ash Blue (N470-1) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Ash Blue (N470-1) to Benjamin Moore


#C9CECE
Whitestone (2134-60)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#C8CDCD
Pebble Beach (1597)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#CFD4D7
Lavender Wash (CSP-515)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#C0CACD
Gentle Gray (1626)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)





Valspar


Ash Blue (N470-1) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Ash Blue (N470-1) to Valspar


#BFCBCD
Milky Way (8004-37B)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#CACECE
Silver Leaf (4006-1A)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#D5D8D7
Aerodynamic (8006-10A)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#D1D3D1
Morning Lake (7004-21)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Ash Blue (N470-1) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Ash Blue (N470-1) to PPG Paints


#D0D3D3
Elemental (PPG1011-2)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#D9DCDD
Spring Thaw (PPG1013-2)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#C0CED6
Keepsakes (PPG1040-2)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#BFC4C5
Train (PPG0993-2)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Ash Blue (N470-1) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Ash Blue (N470-1) to Dunn-Edwards


#D5D7D9
December Sky (DE 6352)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#D8DADB
Silver Setting (DE 6359)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#D3D3D2
Silver Spoon (DE 6366)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#D9D9D6
Winter Morn (DET 617)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Behr Ash Blue (N470-1) - #CBD5D6 color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Behr Ash Blue (N470-1) - #CBD5D6 Color Images and Patterns


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