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Behr China Silk (PPU15-10) Paint Color


Color Name: China Silk (PPU15-10)
Hex Color Code: #8B9EB3
RGB Color Code: RGB(139, 158, 179)
CMYK Values*: 22.3%, 11.7%, 0.0%, 29.8%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About China Silk (PPU15-10) color - its meaning and example


What color is China Silk (PPU15-10)?

China Silk (PPU15-10) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for China Silk (PPU15-10) is #8B9EB3, and the RGB color code is RGB(139, 158, 179).

In the RGB color model, China Silk (PPU15-10) has a red value of 139, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.3% cyan, 11.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 211.5° (degrees), 20.8 % saturation, and 62.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, China Silk (PPU15-10) has a hue of 211.5° (degrees), 22.3 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.


China Silk (PPU15-10) is cool or warm?

The color China Silk (PPU15-10) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of China Silk (PPU15-10)?

China Silk (PPU15-10) has an LRV of nearly 33. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

China Silk (PPU15-10)

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of China Silk (PPU15-10) 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 33 puts Behr China Silk (PPU15-10) 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


China Silk (PPU15-10) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(139, 158, 179)
Red
139 (54.5%)
Green
158 (62.0%)
Blue
179 (70.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
22.35%
Magenta
11.73%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(211.5deg, 20.8 %, 62.4 %)

Hue
211.5°
Saturation
20.83 %.
Lightness
62.35 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 63, 82)
Red
40 (15.8%)
Yellow
63 (24.7%)
Blue
82 (32.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
211.5°
Saturation
22.35 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 211.5°

W: 54.51 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 31.01

Y : 33.2

Z : 47.42

YXY

Y1 : 33.2

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 45.49%

M : 38.04%

Y : 29.80%


LRV

~ 33.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.1B 6.3/2.6

CIE-Lab

L : 64.32

A : -1.99

B : -13.12

CIE-Lch

L : 64.32

C : 13.27

H : 261.36

CIE-Luv

L : 64.32

U : -10.9

V : -19.42

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.62

A : -4.76

B : -8.47






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to China Silk (PPU15-10) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to China Silk (PPU15-10) (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.



#91A3B0
Cadet Gray
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#8BA8B7
Pewter Blue
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#778BA5
Shadow Blue
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#72A0C1
Air Superiority Blue
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


China Silk (PPU15-10) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of China Silk (PPU15-10) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


China Silk (PPU15-10) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of China Silk (PPU15-10) to Pantone PMS


#869CAE
PANTONE 2163 C
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#919CAC
PANTONE 10250 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#8BA6C1
PANTONE 2156 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#7D94AC
PANTONE 10256 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)


RAL Design


China Silk (PPU15-10) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of China Silk (PPU15-10) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


China Silk (PPU15-10) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of China Silk (PPU15-10) to British Standard 4800


#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#92969B
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)


RAL Classic


China Silk (PPU15-10) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of China Silk (PPU15-10) to RAL Classic


#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)





Paint similar to China Silk (PPU15-10) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to China Silk (PPU15-10) (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


China Silk (PPU15-10) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of China Silk (PPU15-10) to Behr


#889DB2
Private Jet (S520-4)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.1% similar)
#849BB3
Mystery (MQ5-51)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#91A7BC
Paris (PPU14-08)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


China Silk (PPU15-10) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of China Silk (PPU15-10) to Dunn-Edwards


#819AB1
Downpour (DE 5871)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#8599A8
Silver Storm (DE 5822)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#7F97B5
Denim Tradition (DE 5885)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#87A1B1
Silver Skate (DE 5801)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Valspar


China Silk (PPU15-10) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of China Silk (PPU15-10) to Valspar


#909DAC
Acier Tint (4004-3C)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#8097AE
Versatile Blue (M348)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#8396B0
Cry Me a River (8003-46D)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#7D98B3
Blue Marble (V110-5)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)





Benjamin Moore


China Silk (PPU15-10) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of China Silk (PPU15-10) to Benjamin Moore


#85A0B6
Denim Wash (838)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#919DA8
Coastline (AF-570)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#97A2AE
Comet (1628)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#81A5C0
Soft Jazz (809)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


China Silk (PPU15-10) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of China Silk (PPU15-10) to Sherwin Williams


#8595AA
Dried Lavender (SW 9072)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#899CAA
Daphne (SW 9151)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#99A7B8
Solitude (SW 6535)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#7C9AB5
Bluesy Note (SW 9064)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


China Silk (PPU15-10) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of China Silk (PPU15-10) to PPG Paints


#8DA8BE
Kaleidoscope (PPG1160-4)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#8EA7B9
Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#939DA9
Coast Of Maine (PPG10-20)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#8D9CA7
Lost At Sea (PPG1040-5)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% 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


China Silk (PPU15-10) - #8B9EB3 Color Images and Patterns


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