Behr Bengal Blue (M480-3) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Bengal Blue (M480-3) |
| Hex Color Code: | #A3D1DF |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(163, 209, 223) |
| CMYK Values*: | 26.9%, 6.3%, 0.0%, 12.5% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Bengal Blue (M480-3)?
Bengal Blue (M480-3) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bengal Blue (M480-3) is #A3D1DF, and the RGB color code is RGB(163, 209, 223).
In the RGB color model, Bengal Blue (M480-3) has a red value of 163, a green value of 209, and a blue value of 223. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 26.9% cyan, 6.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 194° (degrees), 48.4 % saturation, and 75.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bengal Blue (M480-3) has a hue of 194° (degrees), 26.9 % saturation and 87.5 % brightness/value.
Bengal Blue (M480-3) is cool or warm?
The color Bengal Blue (M480-3) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Bengal Blue (M480-3)?
Bengal Blue (M480-3) has an LRV of nearly 59. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Bengal Blue (M480-3)
Light Color
Compare LRV 59 of Bengal Blue (M480-3) 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 59 puts Behr Bengal Blue (M480-3) paint color in the
medium 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
Bengal Blue (M480-3) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(163, 209, 223)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
209 (82.0%)
Blue
223 (87.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
26.91%
Magenta
6.28%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
12.55%
HSL
HSL(194deg, 48.4 %, 75.7 %)
Hue
194°
Saturation
48.39 %.
Lightness
75.69 %.
RYB
RYB(14, 32, 47)
Red
14 (5.4%)
Yellow
32 (12.5%)
Blue
47 (18.5%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
194°
Saturation
26.91 %.
Brightness / Value
87.45 %.
HWB
H: 194°
W: 63.92 %
B: 12.55 %
XYZ
X : 51.22
Y : 58.72
Z : 78.45
YXY
Y1 : 58.72
X : 0.27
Y2 : 0.31
CMY
C : 36.08%
M : 18.04%
Y : 12.55%
LRV
~ 58.7 %
Munsell Color System
1.3B 8.0/3.5
CIE-Lab
L : 81.13
A : -11.79
B : -11.82
CIE-Lch
L : 81.13
C : 16.69
H : 225.07
CIE-Luv
L : 81.13
U : -23.53
V : -16.49
Hunter-Lab
L : 76.63
A : -14.77
B : -7.06
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British Standard 4800
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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
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