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Behr Balsam (MQ4-15) Paint Color


Color Name: Balsam (MQ4-15)
Hex Color Code: #008F66
RGB Color Code: RGB(0, 143, 102)
CMYK Values*: 100.0%, 0.0%, 28.7%, 43.9%





About Balsam (MQ4-15) color - its meaning and example


What color is Balsam (MQ4-15)?

Balsam (MQ4-15) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Balsam (MQ4-15) is #008F66, and the RGB color code is RGB(0, 143, 102).

In the RGB color model, Balsam (MQ4-15) has a red value of 0, a green value of 143, and a blue value of 102. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 28.7% yellow, and 43.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 162.8° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 28.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Balsam (MQ4-15) has a hue of 162.8° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 56.1 % brightness/value.


Balsam (MQ4-15) is cool or warm?

The color Balsam (MQ4-15) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Balsam (MQ4-15)?

Balsam (MQ4-15) has an LRV of nearly 21. 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

Balsam (MQ4-15)

Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of Balsam (MQ4-15) 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 21 puts Behr Balsam (MQ4-15) 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


Balsam (MQ4-15) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 143, 102)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
143 (56.1%)
Blue
102 (40.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
28.67%
Key
43.92%

HSL

HSL(162.8deg, 100.0 %, 28.0 %)

Hue
162.8°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
28.04 %.

RYB

RYB(67, 156, 165)
Red
67 (26.4%)
Yellow
156 (61.2%)
Blue
165 (64.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
162.8°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
56.08 %.

HWB

H: 162.8°

W: 0.00 %

B: 43.92 %

XYZ

X : 12.22

Y : 20.6

Z : 15.9

YXY

Y1 : 20.6

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 43.92%

Y : 60.00%


LRV

~ 20.6 %

Munsell Color System

5G 5.0/10

CIE-Lab

L : 52.51

A : -42.96

B : 12.8

CIE-Lch

L : 52.51

C : 44.82

H : 163.41

CIE-Luv

L : 52.51

U : -44.62

V : 23.36

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.39

A : -31.38

B : 11






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Balsam (MQ4-15) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Balsam (MQ4-15) (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.



#2E8B57
Sea Green
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#009F6B
Green (NCS)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#009150
Spanish Green
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#009E60
Shamrock Green
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Balsam (MQ4-15) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Balsam (MQ4-15) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Balsam (MQ4-15) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Balsam (MQ4-15) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Balsam (MQ4-15) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Balsam (MQ4-15) to Pantone PMS


#00966C
PANTONE 7724 C
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#009775
PANTONE 334 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#008755
PANTONE 7725 C
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#00965E
PANTONE 340 C
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Balsam (MQ4-15) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Balsam (MQ4-15) to British Standard 4800


#468863
BS 16-E-56 - Green
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#40925E
BS 16-D-43 - Green
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#387F52
BS 16-D-44 - Green
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)


RAL Classic


Balsam (MQ4-15) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Balsam (MQ4-15) to RAL Classic


#008351
RAL 6024 - Traffic Green
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#237F52
RAL 6032 - Signal Green
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)





Paint similar to Balsam (MQ4-15) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Balsam (MQ4-15) (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.


Behr


Balsam (MQ4-15) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Balsam (MQ4-15) to Behr


#338860
Exquisite Emerald (P420-6)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#429B77
Dancing Jewel (MQ6-42)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#539B6A
Solitary Tree (P410-6)
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Balsam (MQ4-15) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Balsam (MQ4-15) to PPG Paints


#29906D
Leprechaun (PPG1228-6)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#008B6D
Carolina Green (PPG1229-7)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#00955E
Green Gloss (PPG1227-7)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#478865
Mallard Green (PPG1132-6)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Balsam (MQ4-15) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Balsam (MQ4-15) to Benjamin Moore


#238966
Peridot (594)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#0A976D
Prairie Green (2038-30)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#31976B
Floradale Isle (581)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#429565
Green with Envy (2036-30)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)





Valspar


Balsam (MQ4-15) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Balsam (MQ4-15) to Valspar


#018F70
Sea Swell (5008-10C)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#199D67
Cosmic Green (6003-10C)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Balsam (MQ4-15) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Balsam (MQ4-15) to Sherwin Williams


#348A5D
Argyle (SW 6747)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#019D6E
Jitterbug Jade (SW 6987)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#238652
Lucky Green (SW 6926)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#498555
Kilkenny (SW 6740)
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Balsam (MQ4-15) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Balsam (MQ4-15) to Dunn-Edwards


#009A70
Rain Forest (DE 5684)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#008A51
Later Gator (DE 5678)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#398467
Fern Gully (DE 5692)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#007F59
Irish Beauty (DE 5685)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% 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


Balsam (MQ4-15) - #008F66 Color Images and Patterns


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