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Behr Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) Paint Color


Color Name: Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48)
Hex Color Code: #424D83
RGB Color Code: RGB(66, 77, 131)
CMYK Values*: 49.6%, 41.2%, 0.0%, 48.6%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) color - its meaning and example


What color is Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48)?

Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) is #424D83, and the RGB color code is RGB(66, 77, 131).

In the RGB color model, Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) has a red value of 66, a green value of 77, and a blue value of 131. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 49.6% cyan, 41.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 48.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 229.8° (degrees), 33.0 % saturation, and 38.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) has a hue of 229.8° (degrees), 49.6 % saturation and 51.4 % brightness/value.


Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) is cool or warm?

The color Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48)?

Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) has an LRV of nearly 8. 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

Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48)

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) 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 8 puts Behr Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) 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


Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(66, 77, 131)
Red
66 (25.9%)
Green
77 (30.2%)
Blue
131 (51.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
49.62%
Magenta
41.22%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
48.63%

HSL

HSL(229.85deg, 33.0 %, 38.6 %)

Hue
229.85°
Saturation
32.99 %.
Lightness
38.63 %.

RYB

RYB(94, 103, 163)
Red
94 (36.8%)
Yellow
103 (40.5%)
Blue
163 (63.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
229.85°
Saturation
49.62 %.
Brightness / Value
51.37 %.

HWB

H: 229.85°

W: 25.88 %

B: 48.63 %

XYZ

X : 9

Y : 8.1

Z : 22.56

YXY

Y1 : 8.1

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.2

CMY

C : 74.12%

M : 69.80%

Y : 48.63%


LRV

~ 8.1 %

Munsell Color System

6.8PB 3.3/6.2

CIE-Lab

L : 34.2

A : 11.5

B : -31.8

CIE-Lch

L : 34.2

C : 33.81

H : 289.87

CIE-Luv

L : 34.2

U : -7.25

V : -44.65

Hunter-Lab

L : 28.47

A : 6.59

B : -27.06






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) (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.



#4E5180
Purple Navy
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#2B4593
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ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#483D8B
Dark Slate Blue
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#435770
Midnight Haze
ΔE - 7.64 (92.4% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) to Pantone PMS


#464E7E
PANTONE 2111 C
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#3E4F80
PANTONE 4142 C
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#304C86
PANTONE 8785 C
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#535486
PANTONE 7673 C
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) to British Standard 4800


#5C5485
BS 22-D-45 - Purple
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)


RAL Classic


Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) to RAL Classic


#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)





Paint similar to Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) (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


Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) to Behr


#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#49548F
Canyon Iris (P540-7)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) to Sherwin Williams


#3C4C80
Morning Glory (SW 6971)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#3E4371
Valiant Violet (SW 6818)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#3B496D
Dignified (SW 6538)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#514C7E
Fully Purple (SW 6983)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) to Dunn-Edwards


#3C4D85
Dive In (DE 5895)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#494D8B
Beaded Blue (DE 5909)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)





PPG Paints


Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) to PPG Paints


#465383
Blue Jewel (PPG1167-7)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#4D517F
Roman Violet (PPG1170-7)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#374874
Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#445397
Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) to Benjamin Moore


#3F457D
Basic Blue (CC-968)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#41548C
Southern Belle (819)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#4E4E8C
Scandinavian Blue (2068-30)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#304C89
Delphinium (CC-872)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


Valspar


Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) to Valspar


#45558D
Demon Blue (V037-3)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#4C5192
Blue Ember (8001-47F)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#3D4281
Merlin's Robes (8001-47G)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#4C557D
Karmic Grape (4002-8C)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% 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 Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48) - #424D83 Color Images and Patterns


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