Dunn-Edwards Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) |
| Hex Color Code: | #8FAACA |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(143, 170, 202) |
| CMYK Values*: | 29.2%, 15.8%, 0.0%, 20.8% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Bachelor Blue (DE 5878)?
Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) is #8FAACA, and the RGB color code is RGB(143, 170, 202).
In the RGB color model, Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) has a red value of 143, a green value of 170, and a blue value of 202. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.2% cyan, 15.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 212.5° (degrees), 35.8 % saturation, and 67.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) has a hue of 212.5° (degrees), 29.2 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.
Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) is cool or warm?
The color Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Bachelor Blue (DE 5878)?
Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) has an LRV of nearly 39. 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
Bachelor Blue (DE 5878)
Light Color
Compare LRV 39 of Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) 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 39 puts Dunn-Edwards Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) 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
Bachelor Blue (DE 5878) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(143, 170, 202)
Red
143 (56.1%)
Green
170 (66.7%)
Blue
202 (79.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
29.21%
Magenta
15.84%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.78%
HSL
HSL(212.54deg, 35.8 %, 67.6 %)
Hue
212.54°
Saturation
35.76 %.
Lightness
67.65 %.
RYB
RYB(29, 46, 75)
Red
29 (11.5%)
Yellow
46 (18.1%)
Blue
75 (29.4%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
212.54°
Saturation
29.21 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.
HWB
H: 212.54°
W: 56.08 %
B: 20.78 %
XYZ
X : 36.36
Y : 38.85
Z : 61.46
YXY
Y1 : 38.85
X : 0.27
Y2 : 0.28
CMY
C : 43.92%
M : 33.33%
Y : 20.78%
LRV
~ 38.9 %
Munsell Color System
0.6PB 6.7/4.2
CIE-Lab
L : 68.64
A : -1.87
B : -19.35
CIE-Lch
L : 68.64
C : 19.44
H : 264.47
CIE-Luv
L : 68.64
U : -15.02
V : -29.59
Hunter-Lab
L : 62.33
A : -4.95
B : -14.83
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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