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Benjamin Moore California Blue (2060-20) Paint Color


Color Name: California Blue (2060-20)
Hex Color Code: #005381
RGB Color Code: RGB(0, 83, 129)
CMYK Values*: 100.0%, 35.7%, 0.0%, 49.4%





About California Blue (2060-20) color - its meaning and example


What color is California Blue (2060-20)?

California Blue (2060-20) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for California Blue (2060-20) is #005381, and the RGB color code is RGB(0, 83, 129).

In the RGB color model, California Blue (2060-20) has a red value of 0, a green value of 83, and a blue value of 129. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 35.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 49.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 201.4° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 25.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, California Blue (2060-20) has a hue of 201.4° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 50.6 % brightness/value.


California Blue (2060-20) is cool or warm?

The color California Blue (2060-20) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of California Blue (2060-20)?

California Blue (2060-20) 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

California Blue (2060-20)

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of California Blue (2060-20) 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 Benjamin Moore California Blue (2060-20) 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


California Blue (2060-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 83, 129)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
83 (32.5%)
Blue
129 (50.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
35.66%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
49.41%

HSL

HSL(201.4deg, 100.0 %, 25.3 %)

Hue
201.4°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
25.29 %.

RYB

RYB(85, 128, 201)
Red
85 (33.3%)
Yellow
128 (50.3%)
Blue
201 (78.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
201.4°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
50.59 %.

HWB

H: 201.4°

W: 0.00 %

B: 49.41 %

XYZ

X : 7.06

Y : 7.77

Z : 21.9

YXY

Y1 : 7.77

X : 0.19

Y2 : 0.21

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 67.45%

Y : 49.41%


LRV

~ 7.8 %

Munsell Color System

6.8B 3.2/7.9

CIE-Lab

L : 33.5

A : -3.23

B : -31.83

CIE-Lch

L : 33.5

C : 31.99

H : 264.2

CIE-Luv

L : 33.5

U : -21.24

V : -43.07

Hunter-Lab

L : 27.88

A : -3.61

B : -27.06






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to California Blue (2060-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to California Blue (2060-20) (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.



#035096
Medium Electric Blue
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#08457E
Dark Cerulean
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#00416A
Indigo Dye
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)





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


RAL Classic


California Blue (2060-20) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of California Blue (2060-20) to RAL Classic


#005387
RAL 5005 - Signal Blue
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#004F7C
RAL 5010 - Gentian Blue
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#005B8C
RAL 5017 - Traffic Blue
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#005E83
RAL 5019 - Capri Blue
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


California Blue (2060-20) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of California Blue (2060-20) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


California Blue (2060-20) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of California Blue (2060-20) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


California Blue (2060-20) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of California Blue (2060-20) to Pantone PMS


#004976
PANTONE 7693 C
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#004B87
PANTONE 301 C
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#135193
PANTONE 4152 C
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#004677
PANTONE 2187 C
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


California Blue (2060-20) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of California Blue (2060-20) to British Standard 4800


#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)





Paint similar to California Blue (2060-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to California Blue (2060-20) (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


California Blue (2060-20) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of California Blue (2060-20) to Benjamin Moore


#004E93
Evening Blue (2066-20)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#184A7C
Patriot Blue (2064-20)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#144B86
Dark Royal Blue (2065-20)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


Valspar


California Blue (2060-20) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of California Blue (2060-20) to Valspar


#01537F
Kate's Ring (8002-44G)
ΔE - 0.48 (99.5% similar)
#015B8A
Bandana (8002-44F)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#015E98
Blueprint (V035-3)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#305D84
Moroccan Resort (8002-45F)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints


California Blue (2060-20) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of California Blue (2060-20) to PPG Paints


#1D5C83
Animation (PPG1159-6)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#1C5798
Florentine Lapis (PPG1244-7)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)





Sherwin Williams


California Blue (2060-20) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of California Blue (2060-20) to Sherwin Williams


#015086
Blueblood (SW 6966)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#094C73
Dignity Blue (SW 6804)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#015D87
Jay Blue (SW 6797)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#225288
Frank Blue (SW 6967)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


California Blue (2060-20) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of California Blue (2060-20) to Dunn-Edwards


#165D95
Lapis (DE 5846)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#2D517C
Slumber (DE 5860)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#1D5699
Blue Chip (DE 5867)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#375673
Blue Earth (DE 5853)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)


Behr


California Blue (2060-20) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of California Blue (2060-20) to Behr


#265C98
Beacon Blue (P510-7)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#2C538A
Flashy Sapphire (P520-7)
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#33578A
Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#395A73
Express Blue (M500-6)
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% 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


California Blue (2060-20) - #005381 Color Images and Patterns


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