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Behr Carefree Sky (M490-2) Paint Color


Color Name: Carefree Sky (M490-2)
Hex Color Code: #A6CDDE
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 205, 222)
CMYK Values*: 25.2%, 7.7%, 0.0%, 12.9%





About Carefree Sky (M490-2) color - its meaning and example


What color is Carefree Sky (M490-2)?

Carefree Sky (M490-2) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Carefree Sky (M490-2) is #A6CDDE, and the RGB color code is RGB(166, 205, 222).

In the RGB color model, Carefree Sky (M490-2) has a red value of 166, a green value of 205, and a blue value of 222. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 25.2% cyan, 7.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.2° (degrees), 45.9 % saturation, and 76.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Carefree Sky (M490-2) has a hue of 198.2° (degrees), 25.2 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.


Carefree Sky (M490-2) is cool or warm?

The color Carefree Sky (M490-2) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Carefree Sky (M490-2)?

Carefree Sky (M490-2) has an LRV of nearly 57. 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

Carefree Sky (M490-2)

Light Color


Compare LRV 57 of Carefree Sky (M490-2) 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 57 puts Behr Carefree Sky (M490-2) 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


Carefree Sky (M490-2) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 205, 222)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
205 (80.4%)
Blue
222 (87.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
25.23%
Magenta
7.66%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
12.94%

HSL

HSL(198.21deg, 45.9 %, 76.1 %)

Hue
198.21°
Saturation
45.90 %.
Lightness
76.08 %.

RYB

RYB(15, 32, 48)
Red
15 (6.0%)
Yellow
32 (12.6%)
Blue
48 (18.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
198.21°
Saturation
25.23 %.
Brightness / Value
87.06 %.

HWB

H: 198.21°

W: 65.10 %

B: 12.94 %

XYZ

X : 50.74

Y : 57.04

Z : 77.44

YXY

Y1 : 57.04

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 19.61%

Y : 12.94%


LRV

~ 57 %

Munsell Color System

3.5B 7.9/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 80.2

A : -9.06

B : -12.66

CIE-Lch

L : 80.2

C : 15.57

H : 234.41

CIE-Luv

L : 80.2

U : -20.43

V : -18.23

Hunter-Lab

L : 75.53

A : -12.25

B : -7.93






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Carefree Sky (M490-2) (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.



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RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


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ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
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ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)





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ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)





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Valspar


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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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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