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Benjamin Moore Blue Heather (1620) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue Heather (1620)
Hex Color Code: #B1BFC7
RGB Color Code: RGB(177, 191, 199)
CMYK Values*: 11.1%, 4.0%, 0.0%, 22.0%





About Blue Heather (1620) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blue Heather (1620)?

Blue Heather (1620) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Heather (1620) is #B1BFC7, and the RGB color code is RGB(177, 191, 199).

In the RGB color model, Blue Heather (1620) has a red value of 177, a green value of 191, and a blue value of 199. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.1% cyan, 4.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 22.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 201.8° (degrees), 16.4 % saturation, and 73.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Heather (1620) has a hue of 201.8° (degrees), 11.1 % saturation and 78.0 % brightness/value.


Blue Heather (1620) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Heather (1620) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue Heather (1620)?

Blue Heather (1620) has an LRV of nearly 51. 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 Heather (1620)

Light Color


Compare LRV 51 of Blue Heather (1620) 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 51 puts Benjamin Moore Blue Heather (1620) 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 Heather (1620) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(177, 191, 199)
Red
177 (69.4%)
Green
191 (74.9%)
Blue
199 (78.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
11.06%
Magenta
4.02%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
21.96%

HSL

HSL(201.82deg, 16.4 %, 73.7 %)

Hue
201.82°
Saturation
16.42 %.
Lightness
73.73 %.

RYB

RYB(25, 49, 52)
Red
25 (9.7%)
Yellow
49 (19.1%)
Blue
52 (20.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
201.82°
Saturation
11.06 %.
Brightness / Value
78.04 %.

HWB

H: 201.82°

W: 69.41 %

B: 21.96 %

XYZ

X : 47.07

Y : 50.73

Z : 61.34

YXY

Y1 : 50.73

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 30.59%

M : 25.10%

Y : 21.96%


LRV

~ 50.7 %

Munsell Color System

0.3B 7.5/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 76.52

A : -3.19

B : -5.67

CIE-Lch

L : 76.52

C : 6.51

H : 240.64

CIE-Luv

L : 76.52

U : -8.01

V : -8.06

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.23

A : -6.68

B : -1.21






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Blue Heather (1620) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Blue Heather (1620) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.



#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
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Pastel Blue
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#BED3E5
Pale Aqua
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)





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


British Standard 4800


Blue Heather (1620) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Blue Heather (1620) to British Standard 4800


#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Blue Heather (1620) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blue Heather (1620) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Blue Heather (1620) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blue Heather (1620) to Pantone PMS


#B7C9D3
PANTONE 5445 C
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#A6BBC8
PANTONE 5435 C
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#BAC9CD
PANTONE 4155 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#BFCED6
PANTONE 5455 C
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


Blue Heather (1620) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blue Heather (1620) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Blue Heather (1620) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Blue Heather (1620) to RAL Classic


#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)





Paint similar to Blue Heather (1620) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blue Heather (1620) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.


Benjamin Moore


Blue Heather (1620) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blue Heather (1620) to Benjamin Moore


#B1BFC7
Blue Heather (1620)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#ABC1CC
Serenata (AF-535)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#BAC1C6
Gray Timber Wolf (2126-50)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#C1CAD1
Iced Slate (2130-60)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Blue Heather (1620) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blue Heather (1620) to PPG Paints


#B0BEC5
Ocean Drive (PPG1040-3)
ΔE - 0.57 (99.4% similar)
#B0BCC3
Stormy (PPG10-14)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#ADBFC8
Chambray (PPG1153-4)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#B8BFC2
Gray Frost (PPG1012-4)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


Valspar


Blue Heather (1620) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blue Heather (1620) to Valspar


#B3BFC5
Shark Loop (4007-3B)
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
#B6C3CA
Winter Wonderland (T672)
ΔE - 1.19 (98.8% similar)
#B7C5CC
Lighthouse Shadows (4008-3B)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#B8C2C8
Seersucker (8006-8B)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)





Behr


Blue Heather (1620) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blue Heather (1620) to Behr


#B9C6CB
Flowing Breeze (N480-2)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#AFC0C4
Ozone (PPU13-14)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#B1C6D1
Opal Waters (MQ5-50)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#BCC5C9
Icicles (N490-2)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Blue Heather (1620) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blue Heather (1620) to Dunn-Edwards


#B0B9C1
Adirondack (DE 6339)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#AEB9BC
Lake Placid (DE 6318)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#B4BCBF
Crestline (DE 6325)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#A8BFCC
Peace River (DE 5800)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Blue Heather (1620) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blue Heather (1620) to Sherwin Williams


#B7C9D1
Sleepy Hollow (SW 9145)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#B8C0C3
Krypton (SW 6247)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#BBC7D2
Icy (SW 6534)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#B2C7D3
Honest Blue (SW 6520)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Blue Heather (1620) - #B1BFC7 color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Blue Heather (1620) - #B1BFC7 Color Images and Patterns


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