Benjamin Moore Bedford Blue (1679) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Bedford Blue (1679) |
| Hex Color Code: | #4E738C |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(78, 115, 140) |
| CMYK Values*: | 44.3%, 17.9%, 0.0%, 45.1% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Bedford Blue (1679)?
Bedford Blue (1679) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bedford Blue (1679) is #4E738C, and the RGB color code is RGB(78, 115, 140).
In the RGB color model, Bedford Blue (1679) has a red value of 78, a green value of 115, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 44.3% cyan, 17.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204.2° (degrees), 28.4 % saturation, and 42.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bedford Blue (1679) has a hue of 204.2° (degrees), 44.3 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.
Bedford Blue (1679) is cool or warm?
The color Bedford Blue (1679) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Bedford Blue (1679)?
Bedford Blue (1679) has an LRV of nearly 16. 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
Bedford Blue (1679)
Light Color
Compare LRV 16 of Bedford Blue (1679) 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 16 puts Benjamin Moore Bedford Blue (1679) 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
Bedford Blue (1679) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(78, 115, 140)
Red
78 (30.6%)
Green
115 (45.1%)
Blue
140 (54.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
44.29%
Magenta
17.86%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
45.10%
HSL
HSL(204.19deg, 28.4 %, 42.7 %)
Hue
204.19°
Saturation
28.44 %.
Lightness
42.75 %.
RYB
RYB(70, 98, 135)
Red
70 (27.6%)
Yellow
98 (38.4%)
Blue
135 (52.9%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
204.19°
Saturation
44.29 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.
HWB
H: 204.19°
W: 30.59 %
B: 45.10 %
XYZ
X : 14.01
Y : 15.77
Z : 27.12
YXY
Y1 : 15.77
X : 0.25
Y2 : 0.28
CMY
C : 69.41%
M : 54.90%
Y : 45.10%
LRV
~ 15.8 %
Munsell Color System
7.4B 4.5/4
CIE-Lab
L : 46.68
A : -6.06
B : -17.77
CIE-Lch
L : 46.68
C : 18.77
H : 251.16
CIE-Luv
L : 46.68
U : -17.65
V : -24.69
Hunter-Lab
L : 39.72
A : -6.56
B : -12.68
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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
Bedford Blue (1679) - #4E738C Color Images and Patterns
