Benjamin Moore Athenian Blue (773) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Athenian Blue (773) |
| Hex Color Code: | #83B8D0 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(131, 184, 208) |
| CMYK Values*: | 37.0%, 11.5%, 0.0%, 18.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Athenian Blue (773)?
Athenian Blue (773) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Athenian Blue (773) is #83B8D0, and the RGB color code is RGB(131, 184, 208).
In the RGB color model, Athenian Blue (773) has a red value of 131, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 208. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 37.0% cyan, 11.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 18.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.7° (degrees), 45.0 % saturation, and 66.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Athenian Blue (773) has a hue of 198.7° (degrees), 37.0 % saturation and 81.6 % brightness/value.
Athenian Blue (773) is cool or warm?
The color Athenian Blue (773) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Athenian Blue (773)?
Athenian Blue (773) has an LRV of nearly 44. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Athenian Blue (773)
Light Color
Compare LRV 44 of Athenian Blue (773) 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 44 puts Benjamin Moore Athenian Blue (773) paint color in the
medium 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
Athenian Blue (773) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(131, 184, 208)
Red
131 (51.4%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
208 (81.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
37.02%
Magenta
11.54%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
18.43%
HSL
HSL(198.7deg, 45.0 %, 66.5 %)
Hue
198.7°
Saturation
45.03 %.
Lightness
66.47 %.
RYB
RYB(22, 44, 72)
Red
22 (8.7%)
Yellow
44 (17.3%)
Blue
72 (28.1%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
198.7°
Saturation
37.02 %.
Brightness / Value
81.57 %.
HWB
H: 198.7°
W: 51.37 %
B: 18.43 %
XYZ
X : 37.89
Y : 43.66
Z : 66.11
YXY
Y1 : 43.66
X : 0.26
Y2 : 0.3
CMY
C : 48.63%
M : 27.84%
Y : 18.43%
LRV
~ 43.7 %
Munsell Color System
5B 7.1/4.6
CIE-Lab
L : 72
A : -11.34
B : -17.63
CIE-Lch
L : 72
C : 20.96
H : 237.24
CIE-Luv
L : 72
U : -26
V : -25.62
Hunter-Lab
L : 66.08
A : -13.29
B : -13.06
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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