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Sherwin Williams Bosporus (SW 6503) Paint Color


Color Name: Bosporus (SW 6503)
Hex Color Code: #015D75
RGB Color Code: RGB(1, 93, 117)
CMYK Values*: 99.1%, 20.5%, 0.0%, 54.1%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Bosporus (SW 6503) color - its meaning and example


What color is Bosporus (SW 6503)?

Bosporus (SW 6503) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bosporus (SW 6503) is #015D75, and the RGB color code is RGB(1, 93, 117).

In the RGB color model, Bosporus (SW 6503) has a red value of 1, a green value of 93, and a blue value of 117. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 99.1% cyan, 20.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 54.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 192.4° (degrees), 98.3 % saturation, and 23.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bosporus (SW 6503) has a hue of 192.4° (degrees), 99.1 % saturation and 45.9 % brightness/value.


Bosporus (SW 6503) is cool or warm?

The color Bosporus (SW 6503) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Bosporus (SW 6503)?

Bosporus (SW 6503) has an LRV of nearly 9. 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

Bosporus (SW 6503)

Light Color


Compare LRV 9 of Bosporus (SW 6503) 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 9 puts Sherwin Williams Bosporus (SW 6503) 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


Bosporus (SW 6503) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(1, 93, 117)
Red
1 (0.4%)
Green
93 (36.5%)
Blue
117 (45.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
99.15%
Magenta
20.51%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
54.12%

HSL

HSL(192.41deg, 98.3 %, 23.1 %)

Hue
192.41°
Saturation
98.31 %.
Lightness
23.14 %.

RYB

RYB(88, 140, 195)
Red
88 (34.4%)
Yellow
140 (54.9%)
Blue
195 (76.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
192.41°
Saturation
99.15 %.
Brightness / Value
45.88 %.

HWB

H: 192.41°

W: 0.39 %

B: 54.12 %

XYZ

X : 7.14

Y : 9.12

Z : 18.21

YXY

Y1 : 9.12

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 99.61%

M : 63.53%

Y : 54.12%


LRV

~ 9.1 %

Munsell Color System

0.1B 3.5/9.8

CIE-Lab

L : 36.21

A : -14.11

B : -20.18

CIE-Lch

L : 36.21

C : 24.62

H : 235.04

CIE-Luv

L : 36.21

U : -25.45

V : -25.9

Hunter-Lab

L : 30.2

A : -10.66

B : -14.62






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Bosporus (SW 6503) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Bosporus (SW 6503) (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.



#004958
Peacock Blue
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)
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ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)
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ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)
#004953
Midnight Green
ΔE - 8.61 (91.4% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Bosporus (SW 6503) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Bosporus (SW 6503) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Bosporus (SW 6503) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Bosporus (SW 6503) to RAL Classic


#225F78
RAL 5009 - Azure Blue
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#005E83
RAL 5019 - Capri Blue
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#0F4C64
RAL 5001 - Green Blue
ΔE - 6.05 (94.0% similar)


Pantone PMS


Bosporus (SW 6503) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Bosporus (SW 6503) to Pantone PMS


#166886
PANTONE 2392 C
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#005F83
PANTONE 634 C
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#2E5665
PANTONE 2215 C
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#005F86
PANTONE 7469 C
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)


RAL Design


Bosporus (SW 6503) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Bosporus (SW 6503) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Bosporus (SW 6503) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Bosporus (SW 6503) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Bosporus (SW 6503) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Bosporus (SW 6503) to Sherwin Williams


#015D75
Bosporus (SW 6503)
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#175A6C
Connor's Lakefront (SW 9060)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#015A6B
Oceanside (SW 6496)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#22657F
Georgian Bay (SW 6509)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Bosporus (SW 6503) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Bosporus (SW 6503) to PPG Paints


#04627A
Jamaican Dream (PPG1151-7)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#295266
Plymouth Blue (PPG13-27)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#2D5360
Blue Bayberry (PPG1149-7)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#2D5367
Regatta Bay (PPG1154-7)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


Behr


Bosporus (SW 6503) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Bosporus (SW 6503) to Behr


#035E7B
Blue Edge (MQ5-62)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#386171
Bermudan Blue (PPU13-18)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#395865
Deep Breath (S460-7)
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)
#365360
Opera Glasses (MQ5-24)
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Bosporus (SW 6503) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Bosporus (SW 6503) to Dunn-Edwards


#0E6071
Nocturnal Sea (DE 5783)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#20576E
Navy Teal (DE 5832)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#336172
Atlantis (DE 5790)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#0D6183
Blue Velvet (DET 559)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Bosporus (SW 6503) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Bosporus (SW 6503) to Benjamin Moore


#18546A
Slate Teal (2058-20)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#185D82
Bermuda Blue (2061-30)
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#004763
Adriatic Sea (CSP-660)
ΔE - 8.03 (92.0% similar)


Valspar


Bosporus (SW 6503) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Bosporus (SW 6503) to Valspar


#016282
Pacific Pleasure (5009-10)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#106081
Chintz (8002-43F)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#015068
Gulf Coast (V069-6)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#015063
Ocean Radiance (V068-6)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% 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


Bosporus (SW 6503) - #015D75 Color Images and Patterns


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