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Behr Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) Paint Color


Color Name: Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)
Hex Color Code: #33578A
RGB Color Code: RGB(51, 87, 138)
CMYK Values*: 63.0%, 37.0%, 0.0%, 45.9%





About Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)?

Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) is #33578A, and the RGB color code is RGB(51, 87, 138).

In the RGB color model, Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) has a red value of 51, a green value of 87, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 63.0% cyan, 37.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 45.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 215.2° (degrees), 46.0 % saturation, and 37.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) has a hue of 215.2° (degrees), 63.0 % saturation and 54.1 % brightness/value.


Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)?

Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) has an LRV of nearly 9. By LRV value, it is a 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

Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)

Light Color


Compare LRV 9 of Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) 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 9 puts Behr Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) 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


Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(51, 87, 138)
Red
51 (20.0%)
Green
87 (34.1%)
Blue
138 (54.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
63.04%
Magenta
36.96%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
45.88%

HSL

HSL(215.17deg, 46.0 %, 37.1 %)

Hue
215.17°
Saturation
46.03 %.
Lightness
37.06 %.

RYB

RYB(83, 104, 166)
Red
83 (32.4%)
Yellow
104 (40.6%)
Blue
166 (65.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
215.17°
Saturation
63.04 %.
Brightness / Value
54.12 %.

HWB

H: 215.17°

W: 20.00 %

B: 45.88 %

XYZ

X : 9.36

Y : 9.36

Z : 25.36

YXY

Y1 : 9.36

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.21

CMY

C : 80.00%

M : 65.88%

Y : 45.88%


LRV

~ 9.4 %

Munsell Color System

4.2PB 3.5/6.8

CIE-Lab

L : 36.66

A : 3.92

B : -32.26

CIE-Lch

L : 36.66

C : 32.49

H : 276.93

CIE-Luv

L : 36.66

U : -15.24

V : -45.46

Hunter-Lab

L : 30.59

A : 1.1

B : -27.74






Similar Colors and Paints



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


Pantone PMS


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#2C5697
PANTONE 7685 C
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)


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RAL Design


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RAL Classic


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#314F6F
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ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


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#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)


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ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)





Paint similar to Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) (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


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Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
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Morning Glory (SW 6971)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
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PPG Paints


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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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