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Sherwin Williams Blithe Blue (SW 9052) Paint Color


Color Name: Blithe Blue (SW 9052)
Hex Color Code: #90BDBD
RGB Color Code: RGB(144, 189, 189)
CMYK Values*: 23.8%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 25.9%





About Blithe Blue (SW 9052) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blithe Blue (SW 9052)?

Blithe Blue (SW 9052) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blithe Blue (SW 9052) is #90BDBD, and the RGB color code is RGB(144, 189, 189).

In the RGB color model, Blithe Blue (SW 9052) has a red value of 144, a green value of 189, and a blue value of 189. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 23.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 180° (degrees), 25.4 % saturation, and 65.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blithe Blue (SW 9052) has a hue of 180° (degrees), 23.8 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.


Blithe Blue (SW 9052) is cool or warm?

The color Blithe Blue (SW 9052) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blithe Blue (SW 9052)?

Blithe Blue (SW 9052) has an LRV of nearly 46. 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

Blithe Blue (SW 9052)

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) 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 46 puts Sherwin Williams Blithe Blue (SW 9052) 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


Blithe Blue (SW 9052) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(144, 189, 189)
Red
144 (56.5%)
Green
189 (74.1%)
Blue
189 (74.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
23.81%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(180deg, 25.4 %, 65.3 %)

Hue
180°
Saturation
25.42 %.
Lightness
65.29 %.

RYB

RYB(26, 60, 65)
Red
26 (10.0%)
Yellow
60 (23.4%)
Blue
65 (25.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
180°
Saturation
23.81 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 180°

W: 56.47 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 38.88

Y : 46

Z : 54.97

YXY

Y1 : 46

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 43.53%

M : 25.88%

Y : 25.88%


LRV

~ 46 %

Munsell Color System

4.5BG 7.2/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 73.54

A : -14.79

B : -4.87

CIE-Lch

L : 73.54

C : 15.57

H : 198.22

CIE-Luv

L : 73.54

U : -22.77

V : -4.92

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.82

A : -16.35

B : -0.58






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Blithe Blue (SW 9052) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Blithe Blue (SW 9052) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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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ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)
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ΔE - 8.64 (91.4% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to Pantone PMS


#93BBC2
PANTONE 4175 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
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PANTONE 4171 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
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PANTONE 4170 C
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
#A0D1CA
PANTONE 7464 C
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)


RAL Design


Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to RAL Classic


#7EBAB5
RAL 6027 - Light Green
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to British Standard 4800


#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)





Paint similar to Blithe Blue (SW 9052) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blithe Blue (SW 9052) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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


Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to Behr


#98BBB7
Lap Pool Blue (PPU12-06)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
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Aquifer (MQ6-08)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
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Aspiring Blue (S440-3)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
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Undine (M450-4)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to PPG Paints


#9BC2BD
Pitter Patter (PPG1142-4)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
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Frosty Glade (PPG1146-4)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
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Kingston Aqua (PPG1150-4)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to Sherwin Williams


#9EC6C6
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ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#A3C0BD
Aquaverde (SW 9051)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#A0BBB8
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ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
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Gentle Aquamarine (SW 9046)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to Benjamin Moore


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Kensington Green (710)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
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Waterfall (2050-50)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
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Thunderbird (675)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
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Peacock Feathers (724)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


Valspar


Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to Valspar


#9BBAB4
Nursery Wall (P101)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
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Gentle Wave (5007-7C)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
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New-Age Green (M315)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
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Riffin' on Green (M353)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Blithe Blue (SW 9052) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blithe Blue (SW 9052) to Dunn-Edwards


#AECAC8
Seaport (DE 5744)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
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Aqua Bloom (DE 5737)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
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Fountain City (DE 5723)
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
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Tranquil Teal (DE 5703)
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% 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


Blithe Blue (SW 9052) - #90BDBD Color Images and Patterns


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