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Behr Blue Satin (M540-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue Satin (M540-5)
Hex Color Code: #7E95BE
RGB Color Code: RGB(126, 149, 190)
CMYK Values*: 33.7%, 21.6%, 0.0%, 25.5%





About Blue Satin (M540-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blue Satin (M540-5)?

Blue Satin (M540-5) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Satin (M540-5) is #7E95BE, and the RGB color code is RGB(126, 149, 190).

In the RGB color model, Blue Satin (M540-5) has a red value of 126, a green value of 149, and a blue value of 190. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 33.7% cyan, 21.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 25.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 218.4° (degrees), 33.0 % saturation, and 62.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Satin (M540-5) has a hue of 218.4° (degrees), 33.7 % saturation and 74.5 % brightness/value.


Blue Satin (M540-5) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Satin (M540-5) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue Satin (M540-5)?

Blue Satin (M540-5) has an LRV of nearly 30. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 Satin (M540-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of Blue Satin (M540-5) 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 30 puts Behr Blue Satin (M540-5) 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 Satin (M540-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(126, 149, 190)
Red
126 (49.4%)
Green
149 (58.4%)
Blue
190 (74.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
33.68%
Magenta
21.58%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
25.49%

HSL

HSL(218.44deg, 33.0 %, 62.0 %)

Hue
218.44°
Saturation
32.99 %.
Lightness
61.96 %.

RYB

RYB(39, 55, 93)
Red
39 (15.3%)
Yellow
55 (21.4%)
Blue
93 (36.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
218.44°
Saturation
33.68 %.
Brightness / Value
74.51 %.

HWB

H: 218.44°

W: 49.41 %

B: 25.49 %

XYZ

X : 28.65

Y : 29.65

Z : 52.93

YXY

Y1 : 29.65

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 50.59%

M : 41.57%

Y : 25.49%


LRV

~ 29.6 %

Munsell Color System

3PB 6.0/5.2

CIE-Lab

L : 61.35

A : 1.83

B : -23.89

CIE-Lch

L : 61.35

C : 23.96

H : 274.38

CIE-Luv

L : 61.35

U : -13.22

V : -36.87

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.45

A : -1.38

B : -19.52






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Blue Satin (M540-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Blue Satin (M540-5) (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.



#7A89B8
Wild Blue Yonder
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#779ECB
Dark Pastel Blue
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#778BA5
Shadow Blue
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#6D9BC3
Cerulean Frost
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Blue Satin (M540-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blue Satin (M540-5) to Pantone PMS


#8394B8
PANTONE 2136 C
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#7D9BC1
PANTONE 652 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#758CC0
PANTONE 2135 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#7594B3
PANTONE 2157 C
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


RAL Design


Blue Satin (M540-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blue Satin (M540-5) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Blue Satin (M540-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blue Satin (M540-5) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Blue Satin (M540-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Blue Satin (M540-5) to British Standard 4800


#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Blue Satin (M540-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blue Satin (M540-5) (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.


Behr


Blue Satin (M540-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blue Satin (M540-5) to Behr


#7F8FCA
Pansy Garden (P540-5)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#6E8DBB
Debutante Ball (MQ5-46)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#819DBE
Washed Denim (M530-4)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Valspar


Blue Satin (M540-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blue Satin (M540-5) to Valspar


#7893BF
Enchanted Evening (4003-8A)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
#8795B4
Electric Sky (M220)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#6E92C8
Blue Shock (4005-10B)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#8396B0
Cry Me a River (8003-46D)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Blue Satin (M540-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blue Satin (M540-5) to PPG Paints


#8394C5
Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#8596D2
Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#7E9EC2
Alaskan Blue (PPG1162-4)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#818DB3
Skysail Blue (PPG1167-5)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Blue Satin (M540-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blue Satin (M540-5) to Dunn-Edwards


#7896BA
Ocean City (DE 5879)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#7F97B5
Denim Tradition (DE 5885)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#698EB3
Genteel Blue (DET 589)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#7886AA
Enchanting Sky (DE 5900)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Blue Satin (M540-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blue Satin (M540-5) to Benjamin Moore


#879EBF
Steel Blue (823)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#6E94CC
Brazilian Blue (817)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#8EA3C5
Pressed Violet (CSP-520)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#6B8DB3
Blue Dragon (810)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Blue Satin (M540-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blue Satin (M540-5) to Sherwin Williams


#8B98C4
Dahlia (SW 6816)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#7498BE
Lobelia (SW 6809)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#7C9AB5
Bluesy Note (SW 9064)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#8595AA
Dried Lavender (SW 9072)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% 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


Blue Satin (M540-5) - #7E95BE Color Images and Patterns


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