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Behr Canterbury Bells (P540-3) Paint Color


Color Name: Canterbury Bells (P540-3)
Hex Color Code: #B9C3E6
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 195, 230)
CMYK Values*: 19.6%, 15.2%, 0.0%, 9.8%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Canterbury Bells (P540-3) color - its meaning and example


What color is Canterbury Bells (P540-3)?

Canterbury Bells (P540-3) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Canterbury Bells (P540-3) is #B9C3E6, and the RGB color code is RGB(185, 195, 230).

In the RGB color model, Canterbury Bells (P540-3) has a red value of 185, a green value of 195, and a blue value of 230. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.6% cyan, 15.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 226.7° (degrees), 47.4 % saturation, and 81.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Canterbury Bells (P540-3) has a hue of 226.7° (degrees), 19.6 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.


Canterbury Bells (P540-3) is cool or warm?

The color Canterbury Bells (P540-3) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Canterbury Bells (P540-3)?

Canterbury Bells (P540-3) has an LRV of nearly 55. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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

Canterbury Bells (P540-3)

Light Color


Compare LRV 55 of Canterbury Bells (P540-3) 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 55 puts Behr Canterbury Bells (P540-3) paint color in the medium 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


Canterbury Bells (P540-3) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 195, 230)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
195 (76.5%)
Blue
230 (90.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
19.57%
Magenta
15.22%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
9.80%

HSL

HSL(226.67deg, 47.4 %, 81.4 %)

Hue
226.67°
Saturation
47.37 %.
Lightness
81.37 %.

RYB

RYB(18, 23, 48)
Red
18 (7.1%)
Yellow
23 (9.1%)
Blue
48 (18.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
226.67°
Saturation
19.57 %.
Brightness / Value
90.20 %.

HWB

H: 226.67°

W: 72.55 %

B: 9.80 %

XYZ

X : 53.81

Y : 55.06

Z : 82.65

YXY

Y1 : 55.06

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 23.53%

Y : 9.80%


LRV

~ 55.1 %

Munsell Color System

5PB 7.8/3.7

CIE-Lab

L : 79.07

A : 3.81

B : -18.52

CIE-Lch

L : 79.07

C : 18.91

H : 281.64

CIE-Luv

L : 79.07

U : -7.17

V : -29.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.2

A : -0.41

B : -14.1






Similar Colors and Paints



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


Pantone PMS


Canterbury Bells (P540-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Canterbury Bells (P540-3) to Pantone PMS


#BECAEA
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ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


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#B0B3D4
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ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)





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Canterbury Bells (P540-3) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Canterbury Bells (P540-3) to Dunn-Edwards


#B7C0EA
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Sherwin Williams


Canterbury Bells (P540-3) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Canterbury Bells (P540-3) to Sherwin Williams


#BBC5DE
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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.







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