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Behr Bellflower Blue (M540-1) Paint Color


Color Name: Bellflower Blue (M540-1)
Hex Color Code: #E1E9EF
RGB Color Code: RGB(225, 233, 239)
CMYK Values*: 5.9%, 2.5%, 0.0%, 6.3%





About Bellflower Blue (M540-1) color - its meaning and example


What color is Bellflower Blue (M540-1)?

Bellflower Blue (M540-1) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bellflower Blue (M540-1) is #E1E9EF, and the RGB color code is RGB(225, 233, 239).

In the RGB color model, Bellflower Blue (M540-1) has a red value of 225, a green value of 233, and a blue value of 239. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.9% cyan, 2.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 6.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 30.4 % saturation, and 91.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bellflower Blue (M540-1) has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 5.9 % saturation and 93.7 % brightness/value.


Bellflower Blue (M540-1) is cool or warm?

The color Bellflower Blue (M540-1) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Bellflower Blue (M540-1)?

Bellflower Blue (M540-1) has an LRV of nearly 81. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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

Bellflower Blue (M540-1)

Light Color


Compare LRV 81 of Bellflower Blue (M540-1) 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 81 puts Behr Bellflower Blue (M540-1) 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


Bellflower Blue (M540-1) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(225, 233, 239)
Red
225 (88.2%)
Green
233 (91.4%)
Blue
239 (93.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.86%
Magenta
2.51%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
6.27%

HSL

HSL(205.71deg, 30.4 %, 91.0 %)

Hue
205.71°
Saturation
30.43 %.
Lightness
90.98 %.

RYB

RYB(7, 16, 17)
Red
7 (2.7%)
Yellow
16 (6.3%)
Blue
17 (6.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
205.71°
Saturation
5.86 %.
Brightness / Value
93.73 %.

HWB

H: 205.71°

W: 88.24 %

B: 6.27 %

XYZ

X : 75.77

Y : 80.52

Z : 93.21

YXY

Y1 : 80.52

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 11.76%

M : 8.63%

Y : 6.27%


LRV

~ 80.5 %

Munsell Color System

1.8B 9.1/0.8

CIE-Lab

L : 91.92

A : -1.54

B : -3.84

CIE-Lch

L : 91.92

C : 4.14

H : 248.1

CIE-Luv

L : 91.92

U : -4.72

V : -5.68

Hunter-Lab

L : 89.73

A : -6.3

B : 1.22






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Bellflower Blue (M540-1) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Bellflower Blue (M540-1) (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.



#F0F8FF
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ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
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Gainsboro
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Bellflower Blue (M540-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Bellflower Blue (M540-1) to Pantone PMS


#DDE5ED
PANTONE 656 C
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
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PANTONE 649 C
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
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PANTONE 9402 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#D6E1EC
PANTONE 9400 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Bellflower Blue (M540-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Bellflower Blue (M540-1) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Bellflower Blue (M540-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Bellflower Blue (M540-1) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Bellflower Blue (M540-1) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Bellflower Blue (M540-1) to British Standard 4800


#E5E5E5
BS 22-C-33 - Soft Purple
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
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BS 10-A-01 - White
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
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BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#D8D7DD
BS 22-B-17 - Lavender Haze
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Bellflower Blue (M540-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Bellflower Blue (M540-1) to RAL Classic


#ECECE7
RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#F1F0EA
RAL 9016 - Traffic White
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)





Paint similar to Bellflower Blue (M540-1) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Bellflower Blue (M540-1) (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


Bellflower Blue (M540-1) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Bellflower Blue (M540-1) to Behr




Dunn-Edwards


Bellflower Blue (M540-1) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Bellflower Blue (M540-1) to Dunn-Edwards


#E2ECF2
Worn Denim (DEW 378)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#E5EDF1
Morning Mist (DEW 388)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
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Clear Vision (DE 5875)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#DDE8ED
Polar Ice (DE 5798)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Bellflower Blue (M540-1) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Bellflower Blue (M540-1) to PPG Paints


#E0E8EC
Sweet Illusion (PPG1243-1)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#DFE6EA
Abyss (PPG1244-1)
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#E1E6EB
Winter Haven (PPG1042-2)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#E4EAED
Calla Lily (PPG1042-1)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)





Valspar


Bellflower Blue (M540-1) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Bellflower Blue (M540-1) to Valspar


#E3ECF0
Moonbeam (4005-7A)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
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London Lights (V110-1)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
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Horizon Gray (T642)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#DAE1EB
Sueded Gray (M239)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Bellflower Blue (M540-1) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Bellflower Blue (M540-1) to Benjamin Moore


#E3E9EB
Lily White (2128-70)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#DEE2E3
Whirlpool (1436)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#DFE2E3
Full Moon (2119-70)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#E1E2E5
Heaven (2118-70)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Bellflower Blue (M540-1) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Bellflower Blue (M540-1) to Sherwin Williams


#E1E6E6
Rarified Air (SW 6525)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#DCE7E8
Sky High (SW 6504)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#DBDFE0
Icicle (SW 6238)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
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Wishful Blue (SW 6813)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% 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


Bellflower Blue (M540-1) - #E1E9EF Color Images and Patterns


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