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Behr Calligraphy (N490-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Calligraphy (N490-6)
Hex Color Code: #59636A
RGB Color Code: RGB(89, 99, 106)
CMYK Values*: 16.0%, 6.6%, 0.0%, 58.4%






What color is Calligraphy (N490-6)?

Calligraphy (N490-6) color belongs to the Gray, Blue Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code (color number) for Calligraphy (N490-6) is #59636A, and the RGB color code is RGB(89, 99, 106).

In the RGB color model, Calligraphy (N490-6) has a red value of 89, a green value of 99, and a blue value of 106. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.0% cyan, 6.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 58.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204.7° (degrees), 8.7 % saturation, and 38.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Calligraphy (N490-6) has a hue of 204.7° (degrees), 16.0 % saturation and 41.6 % brightness/value.


Calligraphy (N490-6) is cool or warm?

The color Calligraphy (N490-6) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Calligraphy (N490-6)?

Calligraphy (N490-6) 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

Calligraphy (N490-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of Calligraphy (N490-6) 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 Calligraphy (N490-6) 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


Calligraphy (N490-6) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB



RGBA / RGB

RGB(89, 99, 106)
Red 89 (34.9%)
Green 99 (38.8%)
Blue 106 (41.6%)
Alpha 1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan 16.04%
Magenta 6.60%
Yellow 0.00%
Key 58.43%

HSL

HSL(204.71deg, 8.7 %, 38.2 %)

Hue 204.71°
Saturation 8.72 %.
Lightness 38.24 %.

RYB

RYB(98, 119, 136)
Red 98 (38.5%)
Yellow 119 (46.5%)
Blue 136 (53.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue 204.71°
Saturation 16.04 %.
Brightness / Value 41.57 %.

HWB H: 204.71°
W: 34.90 %
B: 58.43 %
XYZ X : 11.18
Y : 12.09
Z : 15.38
YXY Y1 : 12.09
X : 0.29
Y2 : 0.31
CMY C : 65.10%
M : 61.18%
Y : 58.43%

LRV ~ 12.1 %
Munsell Color System 4.3B 4.0/1.1
CIE-Lab L : 41.36
A : -2.22
B : -5.27
CIE-Lch L : 41.36
C : 5.72
H : 247.18
CIE-Luv L : 41.36
U : -5.59
V : -6.7
Hunter-Lab L : 34.77
A : -3.43
B : -1.89



Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Calligraphy (N490-6) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Calligraphy (N490-6) (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.



#536872
Cadet
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#536878
Payne's Gray
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#536878
Dark Electric Blue
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#4C5866
Marengo
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Calligraphy (N490-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Calligraphy (N490-6) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Calligraphy (N490-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Calligraphy (N490-6) to Pantone PMS


#5B6770
PANTONE 431 C
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#5B6166
PANTONE 10391 C
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#505759
PANTONE 445 C
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#53565A
PANTONE Cool Gray 11 C
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Calligraphy (N490-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Calligraphy (N490-6) to British Standard 4800


#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#4B5966
BS 20-D-45 - Maritime
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)


RAL Design


Calligraphy (N490-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Calligraphy (N490-6) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Calligraphy (N490-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Calligraphy (N490-6) to RAL Classic


#5B686D
RAL 7031 - Blue Gray
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#52595D
RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#575D5E
RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#4F5358
RAL 7015 - Slate Gray
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)





Paint similar to Calligraphy (N490-6) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Calligraphy (N490-6) (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


Calligraphy (N490-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Calligraphy (N490-6) to Behr


#59676B
Whale Gray (N470-6)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#536770
Rush Hour (MQ5-25)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#5F6E77
Nypd (N480-6)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Calligraphy (N490-6) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Calligraphy (N490-6) to Benjamin Moore


#5A656C
Powell Gray (CW-665)
ΔE - 0.81 (99.2% similar)
#55656B
Nocturnal Gray (2135-30)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#586471
Andes Summit (CSP-600)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#525A60
Deep Secret® (CSP-625)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Calligraphy (N490-6) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Calligraphy (N490-6) to Sherwin Williams


#586168
Outerspace (SW 6251)
ΔE - 0.81 (99.2% similar)
#596368
Grays Harbor (SW 6236)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.8% similar)
#606B75
Granite Peak (SW 6250)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#536872
Waterloo (SW 9141)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Calligraphy (N490-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Calligraphy (N490-6) to Dunn-Edwards


#5B686F
Made of Steel (DET 593)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
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Outer Space (DE 5824)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#515B62
Novelty Navy (DE 6335)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#535A61
Blue Steel (DE 6342)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Calligraphy (N490-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Calligraphy (N490-6) to PPG Paints


#5E686D
Lava Gray (PPG1038-6)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#535E63
Mysterious (PPG1037-6)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#525E68
Goblin (PPG1040-7)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#575C62
Moody Sky (PPG0993-7)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


Valspar


Calligraphy (N490-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Calligraphy (N490-6) to Valspar


#536470
Smoky Pitch (4007-4B)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#59686C
Relaxed Navy (5001-2B)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#596C77
Passageway (V137-6)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Calligraphy (N490-6) - #59636A color palettes and coordinating colors



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2A2F33
42494E
59636A
707D86
8B969E
A7AFB5
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.

596A60
596A68
59636A
595B6A
60596A
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.

59636A
6A5963
636A59
Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

59636A
69596A
6A6059
5B6A59
Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

59636A
6A7379
7A8288
8B9297
9BA1A6
ACB1B4
BDC1C3
CDD0D2
DEE0E1
EEEFF0
FFFFFF
59636A
50595F
474F55
3E454A
353B40
2C3235
24282A
1B1E20
121415
090A0B
000000






Color Images and Mockup


Calligraphy (N490-6) - #59636A Color Images and Patterns


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