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Benjamin Moore Colonial Blue (1677) Paint Color


Color Name: Colonial Blue (1677)
Hex Color Code: #81A2B6
RGB Color Code: RGB(129, 162, 182)
CMYK Values*: 29.1%, 11.0%, 0.0%, 28.6%





About Colonial Blue (1677) color - its meaning and example


What color is Colonial Blue (1677)?

Colonial Blue (1677) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Colonial Blue (1677) is #81A2B6, and the RGB color code is RGB(129, 162, 182).

In the RGB color model, Colonial Blue (1677) has a red value of 129, a green value of 162, and a blue value of 182. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.1% cyan, 11.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 28.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.6° (degrees), 26.6 % saturation, and 61.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Colonial Blue (1677) has a hue of 202.6° (degrees), 29.1 % saturation and 71.4 % brightness/value.


Colonial Blue (1677) is cool or warm?

The color Colonial Blue (1677) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Colonial Blue (1677)?

Colonial Blue (1677) has an LRV of nearly 34. 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

Colonial Blue (1677)

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of Colonial Blue (1677) 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 34 puts Benjamin Moore Colonial Blue (1677) 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


Colonial Blue (1677) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(129, 162, 182)
Red
129 (50.6%)
Green
162 (63.5%)
Blue
182 (71.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
29.12%
Magenta
10.99%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
28.63%

HSL

HSL(202.64deg, 26.6 %, 61.0 %)

Hue
202.64°
Saturation
26.63 %.
Lightness
60.98 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 63, 85)
Red
37 (14.5%)
Yellow
63 (24.5%)
Blue
85 (33.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
202.64°
Saturation
29.12 %.
Brightness / Value
71.37 %.

HWB

H: 202.64°

W: 50.59 %

B: 28.63 %

XYZ

X : 30.42

Y : 33.89

Z : 49.19

YXY

Y1 : 33.89

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 49.41%

M : 36.47%

Y : 28.63%


LRV

~ 33.9 %

Munsell Color System

5.9B 6.3/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 64.87

A : -6.58

B : -14.03

CIE-Lch

L : 64.87

C : 15.5

H : 244.88

CIE-Luv

L : 64.87

U : -17.33

V : -20.2

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.21

A : -8.6

B : -9.36






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Colonial Blue (1677) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Colonial Blue (1677) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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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ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Colonial Blue (1677) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Colonial Blue (1677) to Pantone PMS


#779FB5
PANTONE 2206 C
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#7BA7BC
PANTONE 7695 C
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
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PANTONE 5425 C
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#869CAE
PANTONE 2163 C
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Colonial Blue (1677) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Colonial Blue (1677) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Colonial Blue (1677) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Colonial Blue (1677) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Colonial Blue (1677) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Colonial Blue (1677) to British Standard 4800


#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#6CA5D3
BS 20-E-51 - Corfu (Purple)
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Colonial Blue (1677) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Colonial Blue (1677) to RAL Classic


#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)
#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 7.95 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Colonial Blue (1677) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Colonial Blue (1677) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.


Benjamin Moore


Colonial Blue (1677) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Colonial Blue (1677) to Benjamin Moore


#81A2B6
Colonial Blue (1677)
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#85A0B6
Denim Wash (838)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#7F9DAC
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ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
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Soft Jazz (809)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Colonial Blue (1677) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Colonial Blue (1677) to Sherwin Williams


#83A2B4
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ΔE - 0.75 (99.3% similar)
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Notable Hue (SW 6521)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
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Dyer's Woad (SW 9071)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


Valspar


Colonial Blue (1677) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Colonial Blue (1677) to Valspar


#7D9DB0
Lake Okoboji (V108-4)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
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Coventry Blue (4005-5C)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
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Blue Skylights (4006-3C)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
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Summerhouse Blue (4008-5C)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)





PPG Paints


Colonial Blue (1677) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Colonial Blue (1677) to PPG Paints


#7F9DAF
Americana (PPG1152-4)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
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Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
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Serene Stream (PPG1154-5)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#8DA8BE
Kaleidoscope (PPG1160-4)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Colonial Blue (1677) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Colonial Blue (1677) to Dunn-Edwards


#87A1B1
Silver Skate (DE 5801)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
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Lake Winnipeg (DE 5794)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
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Frozen Lake (DE 5815)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#819AB1
Downpour (DE 5871)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Behr


Colonial Blue (1677) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Colonial Blue (1677) to Behr


#83A2BD
Hawaiian Sky (PPU14-07)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#8AAEC3
Chilly Blue (S500-4)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
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Saga Blue (S480-4)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
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Windsurf (PPU14-09)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% 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


Colonial Blue (1677) - #81A2B6 Color Images and Patterns


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