Behr Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) |
| Hex Color Code: | #347D8B |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(52, 125, 139) |
| CMYK Values*: | 62.6%, 10.1%, 0.0%, 45.5% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27)?
Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) is #347D8B, and the RGB color code is RGB(52, 125, 139).
In the RGB color model, Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) has a red value of 52, a green value of 125, and a blue value of 139. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 62.6% cyan, 10.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 45.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 189.7° (degrees), 45.5 % saturation, and 37.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) has a hue of 189.7° (degrees), 62.6 % saturation and 54.5 % brightness/value.
Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) is cool or warm?
The color Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27)?
Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) has an LRV of nearly 17. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27)
Light Color
Compare LRV 17 of Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) 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 17 puts Behr Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) 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
Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(52, 125, 139)
Red
52 (20.4%)
Green
125 (49.0%)
Blue
139 (54.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
62.59%
Magenta
10.07%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
45.49%
HSL
HSL(189.66deg, 45.5 %, 37.5 %)
Hue
189.66°
Saturation
45.55 %.
Lightness
37.45 %.
RYB
RYB(64, 107, 144)
Red
64 (24.9%)
Yellow
107 (41.9%)
Blue
144 (56.3%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
189.66°
Saturation
62.59 %.
Brightness / Value
54.51 %.
HWB
H: 189.66°
W: 20.39 %
B: 45.49 %
XYZ
X : 13.41
Y : 17.26
Z : 27.05
YXY
Y1 : 17.26
X : 0.23
Y2 : 0.3
CMY
C : 79.61%
M : 50.98%
Y : 45.49%
LRV
~ 17.3 %
Munsell Color System
0.1B 4.7/5.1
CIE-Lab
L : 48.59
A : -18.1
B : -14.37
CIE-Lch
L : 48.59
C : 23.11
H : 218.45
CIE-Luv
L : 48.59
U : -29.11
V : -18.22
Hunter-Lab
L : 41.55
A : -15.09
B : -9.52
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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