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Behr Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) Paint Color


Color Name: Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14)
Hex Color Code: #A6B3C9
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 179, 201)
CMYK Values*: 17.4%, 10.9%, 0.0%, 21.2%





About Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) color - its meaning and example


What color is Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14)?

Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) is #A6B3C9, and the RGB color code is RGB(166, 179, 201).

In the RGB color model, Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) has a red value of 166, a green value of 179, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 17.4% cyan, 10.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 217.7° (degrees), 24.5 % saturation, and 72.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) has a hue of 217.7° (degrees), 17.4 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.


Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) is cool or warm?

The color Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14)?

Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) has an LRV of nearly 45. 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

Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14)

Light Color


Compare LRV 45 of Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) 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 45 puts Behr Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) 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


Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 179, 201)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
179 (70.2%)
Blue
201 (78.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
17.41%
Magenta
10.95%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(217.71deg, 24.5 %, 72.0 %)

Hue
217.71°
Saturation
24.48 %.
Lightness
71.96 %.

RYB

RYB(28, 46, 62)
Red
28 (11.0%)
Yellow
46 (18.1%)
Blue
62 (24.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
217.71°
Saturation
17.41 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 217.71°

W: 65.10 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 42.39

Y : 44.56

Z : 61.63

YXY

Y1 : 44.56

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 29.80%

Y : 21.18%


LRV

~ 44.6 %

Munsell Color System

8.9B 7.1/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 72.6

A : 0.1

B : -12.67

CIE-Lch

L : 72.6

C : 12.67

H : 270.43

CIE-Luv

L : 72.6

U : -8.07

V : -19.41

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.76

A : -3.48

B : -8






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) (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.



#B0C4DE
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ΔE - 8.72 (91.3% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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#A7BCD6
PANTONE 651 C
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
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PANTONE 2162 C
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
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PANTONE 7450 C
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
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PANTONE 2127 C
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) to British Standard 4800


#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
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BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)
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ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) (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.


Benjamin Moore


Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) to Benjamin Moore


#A5B7CD
Sunrise (829)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
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Riviera Azure (822)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
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Airway (828)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
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Feather Soft (1431)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) to PPG Paints


#AEBBD0
Sailor Boy (PPG1164-4)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
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Northern Pond (DE 5870)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
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Hazy Sky (DE 5912)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
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Prim Blue (DE 5898)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)





Behr


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ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
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Elevated (S530-2)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)


Valspar


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#AFBFD3
Penelope (8003-46B)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
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September Aster (P073)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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#99A7B8
Solitude (SW 6535)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
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Celestial (SW 6808)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
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Agapanthus (SW 9066)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)
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Windy Blue (SW 6240)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% 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


Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) - #A6B3C9 Color Images and Patterns


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