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Behr Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25)
Hex Color Code: #5A6365
RGB Color Code: RGB(90, 99, 101)
CMYK Values*: 10.9%, 2.0%, 0.0%, 60.4%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25)?

Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) is #5A6365, and the RGB color code is RGB(90, 99, 101).

In the RGB color model, Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) has a red value of 90, a green value of 99, and a blue value of 101. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.9% cyan, 2.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 60.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 190.9° (degrees), 5.8 % saturation, and 37.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) has a hue of 190.9° (degrees), 10.9 % saturation and 39.6 % brightness/value.


Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25)?

Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) has an LRV of nearly 12. By LRV value, it is a dark 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 Metal (HDC-AC-25)

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) 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 12 puts Behr Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) paint color in the darker 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 Metal (HDC-AC-25) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(90, 99, 101)
Red
90 (35.3%)
Green
99 (38.8%)
Blue
101 (39.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.89%
Magenta
1.98%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
60.39%

HSL

HSL(190.91deg, 5.8 %, 37.5 %)

Hue
190.91°
Saturation
5.76 %.
Lightness
37.45 %.

RYB

RYB(101, 122, 135)
Red
101 (39.6%)
Yellow
122 (47.9%)
Blue
135 (53.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
190.91°
Saturation
10.89 %.
Brightness / Value
39.61 %.

HWB

H: 190.91°

W: 35.29 %

B: 60.39 %

XYZ

X : 11.03

Y : 12.04

Z : 14.05

YXY

Y1 : 12.04

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 64.71%

M : 61.18%

Y : 60.39%


LRV

~ 12 %

Munsell Color System

6.2BG 4.0/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 41.27

A : -3.01

B : -2.33

CIE-Lch

L : 41.27

C : 3.8

H : 217.68

CIE-Luv

L : 41.27

U : -4.9

V : -2.61

Hunter-Lab

L : 34.69

A : -3.98

B : 0.27






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) (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.



#676767
Granite Gray
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#536872
Cadet
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#555555
Davy's gray
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)





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


RAL Design


Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) to RAL Classic


#575D5E
RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#5B686D
RAL 7031 - Blue Gray
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#52595D
RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#585C56
RAL 7010 - Tarpaulin Gray
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


Pantone PMS


Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) to Pantone PMS


#5B6166
PANTONE 10391 C
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#576361
PANTONE 4194 C
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#646667
PANTONE 4195 C
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#5B6770
PANTONE 431 C
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) to British Standard 4800


#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)
#4B5966
BS 20-D-45 - Maritime
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) to Sherwin Williams


#596368
Grays Harbor (SW 6236)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#616669
Web Gray (SW 7075)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#616564
Roycroft Pewter (SW 2848)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#626970
Gibraltar (SW 6257)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) to Benjamin Moore


#5E6363
Bracken Slate (CW-690)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#5A656C
Powell Gray (CW-665)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#55656B
Nocturnal Gray (2135-30)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#626568
Stormy Sky (1616)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)


Behr


Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) to Behr


#59676B
Whale Gray (N470-6)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#616665
Cordite (HDC-MD-28)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#59636A
Calligraphy (N490-6)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#5C5E5F
Graphic Charcoal (N500-6)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)





Valspar


Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) to Valspar


#5E6262
Weathervane (M360)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#5B6064
Carriage Wheel (M330)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#59686C
Relaxed Navy (5001-2B)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#616467
High-Speed Steel (4005-2B)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) to PPG Paints


#5E686D
Lava Gray (PPG1038-6)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#535E63
Mysterious (PPG1037-6)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#5B5E61
Glazed Granite (PPG1011-6)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#5C5D5D
Knight's Armor (PPG1001-6)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) to Dunn-Edwards


#62696B
Equinox (DET 616)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#5B686F
Made of Steel (DET 593)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#646767
Pointed Rock (DE 6363)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#5E6063
Sheet Metal (DE 6356)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% 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


Behr Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25) - #5A6365 Color Images and Patterns


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