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Benjamin Moore Basic Blue (CC-968) Paint Color


Color Name: Basic Blue (CC-968)
Hex Color Code: #3F457D
RGB Color Code: RGB(63, 69, 125)
CMYK Values*: 49.6%, 44.8%, 0.0%, 51.0%





About Basic Blue (CC-968) color - its meaning and example


What color is Basic Blue (CC-968)?

Basic Blue (CC-968) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Basic Blue (CC-968) is #3F457D, and the RGB color code is RGB(63, 69, 125).

In the RGB color model, Basic Blue (CC-968) has a red value of 63, a green value of 69, and a blue value of 125. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 49.6% cyan, 44.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 51.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 234.2° (degrees), 33.0 % saturation, and 36.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Basic Blue (CC-968) has a hue of 234.2° (degrees), 49.6 % saturation and 49.0 % brightness/value.


Basic Blue (CC-968) is cool or warm?

The color Basic Blue (CC-968) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Basic Blue (CC-968)?

Basic Blue (CC-968) has an LRV of nearly 7. By LRV value, it is a 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

Basic Blue (CC-968)

Light Color


Compare LRV 7 of Basic Blue (CC-968) 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 7 puts Benjamin Moore Basic Blue (CC-968) 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


Basic Blue (CC-968) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(63, 69, 125)
Red
63 (24.7%)
Green
69 (27.1%)
Blue
125 (49.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
49.60%
Magenta
44.80%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
50.98%

HSL

HSL(234.19deg, 33.0 %, 36.9 %)

Hue
234.19°
Saturation
32.98 %.
Lightness
36.86 %.

RYB

RYB(102, 108, 169)
Red
102 (39.9%)
Yellow
108 (42.3%)
Blue
169 (66.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
234.19°
Saturation
49.60 %.
Brightness / Value
49.02 %.

HWB

H: 234.19°

W: 24.71 %

B: 50.98 %

XYZ

X : 7.88

Y : 6.79

Z : 20.3

YXY

Y1 : 6.79

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.19

CMY

C : 75.29%

M : 72.94%

Y : 50.98%


LRV

~ 6.8 %

Munsell Color System

7.4PB 3.0/6.6

CIE-Lab

L : 31.33

A : 14

B : -32.64

CIE-Lch

L : 31.33

C : 35.52

H : 293.21

CIE-Luv

L : 31.33

U : -5.37

V : -44.85

Hunter-Lab

L : 26.06

A : 8.35

B : -27.93






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Basic Blue (CC-968) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Basic Blue (CC-968) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.



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


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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#333D79
PANTONE 3584 C
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
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PANTONE 2111 C
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Basic Blue (CC-968) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Basic Blue (CC-968) to British Standard 4800


#443E62
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ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)
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ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)





Paint similar to Basic Blue (CC-968) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Basic Blue (CC-968) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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


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Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


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Basic Blue (CC-968) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Basic Blue (CC-968) to Valspar


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ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)





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ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


Behr


Basic Blue (CC-968) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Basic Blue (CC-968) to Behr


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PPG Paints


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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


Basic Blue (CC-968) - #3F457D Color Images and Patterns


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