Benjamin Moore Blue Bayou (801) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Blue Bayou (801) |
| Hex Color Code: | #92BAD4 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(146, 186, 212) |
| CMYK Values*: | 31.1%, 12.3%, 0.0%, 16.9% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Blue Bayou (801)?
Blue Bayou (801) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Bayou (801) is #92BAD4, and the RGB color code is RGB(146, 186, 212).
In the RGB color model, Blue Bayou (801) has a red value of 146, a green value of 186, and a blue value of 212. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 31.1% cyan, 12.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 16.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 203.6° (degrees), 43.4 % saturation, and 70.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Bayou (801) has a hue of 203.6° (degrees), 31.1 % saturation and 83.1 % brightness/value.
Blue Bayou (801) is cool or warm?
The color Blue Bayou (801) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Blue Bayou (801)?
Blue Bayou (801) 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
Blue Bayou (801)
Light Color
Compare LRV 46 of Blue Bayou (801) 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 Benjamin Moore Blue Bayou (801) 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
Blue Bayou (801) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(146, 186, 212)
Red
146 (57.3%)
Green
186 (72.9%)
Blue
212 (83.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
31.13%
Magenta
12.26%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
16.86%
HSL
HSL(203.64deg, 43.4 %, 70.2 %)
Hue
203.64°
Saturation
43.42 %.
Lightness
70.20 %.
RYB
RYB(22, 40, 65)
Red
22 (8.5%)
Yellow
40 (15.6%)
Blue
65 (25.6%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
203.64°
Saturation
31.13 %.
Brightness / Value
83.14 %.
HWB
H: 203.64°
W: 57.25 %
B: 16.86 %
XYZ
X : 41.3
Y : 45.98
Z : 68.99
YXY
Y1 : 45.98
X : 0.26
Y2 : 0.29
CMY
C : 42.75%
M : 27.06%
Y : 16.86%
LRV
~ 46 %
Munsell Color System
6.6B 7.2/4.1
CIE-Lab
L : 73.53
A : -7.22
B : -17.41
CIE-Lch
L : 73.53
C : 18.85
H : 247.47
CIE-Luv
L : 73.53
U : -20.78
V : -25.94
Hunter-Lab
L : 67.81
A : -9.96
B : -12.85
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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