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Behr Charcoal Blue (N490-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Charcoal Blue (N490-5)
Hex Color Code: #6F7B84
RGB Color Code: RGB(111, 123, 132)
CMYK Values*: 15.9%, 6.8%, 0.0%, 48.2%





About Charcoal Blue (N490-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Charcoal Blue (N490-5)?

Charcoal Blue (N490-5) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Charcoal Blue (N490-5) is #6F7B84, and the RGB color code is RGB(111, 123, 132).

In the RGB color model, Charcoal Blue (N490-5) has a red value of 111, a green value of 123, and a blue value of 132. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.9% cyan, 6.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 48.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 8.6 % saturation, and 47.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Charcoal Blue (N490-5) has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 15.9 % saturation and 51.8 % brightness/value.


Charcoal Blue (N490-5) is cool or warm?

The color Charcoal Blue (N490-5) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Charcoal Blue (N490-5)?

Charcoal Blue (N490-5) has an LRV of nearly 19. 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

Charcoal Blue (N490-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of Charcoal Blue (N490-5) 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 19 puts Behr Charcoal Blue (N490-5) 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


Charcoal Blue (N490-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(111, 123, 132)
Red
111 (43.5%)
Green
123 (48.2%)
Blue
132 (51.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
15.91%
Magenta
6.82%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
48.24%

HSL

HSL(205.71deg, 8.6 %, 47.6 %)

Hue
205.71°
Saturation
8.64 %.
Lightness
47.65 %.

RYB

RYB(73, 97, 112)
Red
73 (28.6%)
Yellow
97 (38.1%)
Blue
112 (44.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
205.71°
Saturation
15.91 %.
Brightness / Value
51.76 %.

HWB

H: 205.71°

W: 43.53 %

B: 48.24 %

XYZ

X : 17.8

Y : 19.21

Z : 24.6

YXY

Y1 : 19.21

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 56.47%

M : 51.76%

Y : 48.24%


LRV

~ 19.2 %

Munsell Color System

4.1B 4.9/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 50.93

A : -2.42

B : -6.41

CIE-Lch

L : 50.93

C : 6.85

H : 249.28

CIE-Luv

L : 50.93

U : -6.84

V : -8.65

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.83

A : -4.2

B : -2.59






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Charcoal Blue (N490-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Charcoal Blue (N490-5) (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.



#708090
Slate Gray
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#6E7F80
AuroMetalSaurus
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)
#778899
Light Slate Gray
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#7F7F7F
Gray (Grey)
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)





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


RAL Design


Charcoal Blue (N490-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (N490-5) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Charcoal Blue (N490-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (N490-5) to British Standard 4800


#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)


Pantone PMS


Charcoal Blue (N490-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (N490-5) to Pantone PMS


#7B8085
PANTONE 10389 C
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#717C7D
PANTONE 444 C
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#768692
PANTONE 7544 C
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#75787B
PANTONE Cool Gray 9 C
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Charcoal Blue (N490-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (N490-5) to RAL Classic


#7A888E
RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#7F868A
RAL 7046 - Telegray 2
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)
#797B7A
RAL 9023 - Pearl Dark Gray
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#7A7B7A
RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Charcoal Blue (N490-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (N490-5) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Charcoal Blue (N490-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Charcoal Blue (N490-5) (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


Charcoal Blue (N490-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (N490-5) to Behr




Valspar


Charcoal Blue (N490-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (N490-5) to Valspar


#6D7983
Deep Channel (8006-8E)
ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
#6D7C81
Academy Gray (5001-2A)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#6B808C
Cornflower Blue (4008-4B)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#717F90
Window Screen (4004-4A)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Charcoal Blue (N490-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (N490-5) to Benjamin Moore


#717C86
Black Pepper (2130-40)
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
#727C83
Wolf Gray (2127-40)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#6D7E89
Normandy (2129-40)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#718087
Montpelier (AF-555)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)





PPG Paints


Charcoal Blue (N490-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (N490-5) to PPG Paints


#6B7680
Sheffield Gray (PPG1041-6)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#657682
Freedom Found (PPG1040-6)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#6E797B
Phantom (PPG1036-6)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#66787E
Night Rendezvous (PPG1037-5)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Charcoal Blue (N490-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (N490-5) to Dunn-Edwards


#707E84
Taliesin Blue (DEC 798)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#6C757D
Vulcan (DE 6341)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#68757E
Long Lake (DE 6334)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#70828F
Mica Creek (DE 5823)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Charcoal Blue (N490-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (N490-5) to Sherwin Williams


#777F86
Downing Slate (SW 2819)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#727C7F
Foggy Day (SW 6235)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#7A848D
Storm Cloud (SW 6249)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#657B83
Labradorite (SW 7619)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% 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


Charcoal Blue (N490-5) - #6F7B84 Color Images and Patterns


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