Behr Basin Blue (M470-2) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Basin Blue (M470-2) |
| Hex Color Code: | #B9DEE4 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(185, 222, 228) |
| CMYK Values*: | 18.9%, 2.6%, 0.0%, 10.6% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Basin Blue (M470-2)?
Basin Blue (M470-2) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Basin Blue (M470-2) is #B9DEE4, and the RGB color code is RGB(185, 222, 228).
In the RGB color model, Basin Blue (M470-2) has a red value of 185, a green value of 222, and a blue value of 228. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 18.9% cyan, 2.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 10.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 188.4° (degrees), 44.3 % saturation, and 81.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Basin Blue (M470-2) has a hue of 188.4° (degrees), 18.9 % saturation and 89.4 % brightness/value.
Basin Blue (M470-2) is cool or warm?
The color Basin Blue (M470-2) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Basin Blue (M470-2)?
Basin Blue (M470-2) has an LRV of nearly 68. 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
Basin Blue (M470-2)
Light Color
Compare LRV 68 of Basin Blue (M470-2) 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 68 puts Behr Basin Blue (M470-2) 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
Basin Blue (M470-2) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(185, 222, 228)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
222 (87.1%)
Blue
228 (89.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
18.86%
Magenta
2.63%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
10.59%
HSL
HSL(188.37deg, 44.3 %, 81.0 %)
Hue
188.37°
Saturation
44.33 %.
Lightness
80.98 %.
RYB
RYB(10, 27, 34)
Red
10 (4.0%)
Yellow
27 (10.7%)
Blue
34 (13.2%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
188.37°
Saturation
18.86 %.
Brightness / Value
89.41 %.
HWB
H: 188.37°
W: 72.55 %
B: 10.59 %
XYZ
X : 60.13
Y : 68.16
Z : 83.39
YXY
Y1 : 68.16
X : 0.28
Y2 : 0.32
CMY
C : 27.45%
M : 12.94%
Y : 10.59%
LRV
~ 68.2 %
Munsell Color System
8.1BG 8.5/2.8
CIE-Lab
L : 86.09
A : -10.79
B : -6.97
CIE-Lch
L : 86.09
C : 12.85
H : 212.87
CIE-Luv
L : 86.09
U : -19.42
V : -8.99
Hunter-Lab
L : 82.56
A : -14.46
B : -2.09
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Pantone PMS
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Pantone TCX
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Basin Blue (M470-2) - #B9DEE4 Color Images and Patterns
