Dunn-Edwards Bidwell Blue (DET 551) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Bidwell Blue (DET 551) |
| Hex Color Code: | #A9B9B5 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(169, 185, 181) |
| CMYK Values*: | 8.6%, 0.0%, 2.2%, 27.5% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Bidwell Blue (DET 551)?
Bidwell Blue (DET 551) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bidwell Blue (DET 551) is #A9B9B5, and the RGB color code is RGB(169, 185, 181).
In the RGB color model, Bidwell Blue (DET 551) has a red value of 169, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 181. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.2% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 165° (degrees), 10.3 % saturation, and 69.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bidwell Blue (DET 551) has a hue of 165° (degrees), 8.6 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.
Bidwell Blue (DET 551) is cool or warm?
The color Bidwell Blue (DET 551) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Bidwell Blue (DET 551)?
Bidwell Blue (DET 551) has an LRV of nearly 46. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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
Bidwell Blue (DET 551)
Light Color
Compare LRV 46 of Bidwell Blue (DET 551) 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 46 puts Dunn-Edwards Bidwell Blue (DET 551) paint color in the
medium 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
Bidwell Blue (DET 551) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(169, 185, 181)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
181 (71.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
8.65%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.16%
Key
27.45%
HSL
HSL(165deg, 10.3 %, 69.4 %)
Hue
165°
Saturation
10.26 %.
Lightness
69.41 %.
RYB
RYB(30, 63, 57)
Red
30 (12.0%)
Yellow
63 (24.7%)
Blue
57 (22.4%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
165°
Saturation
8.65 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.
HWB
H: 165°
W: 66.27 %
B: 27.45 %
XYZ
X : 42.05
Y : 46.47
Z : 50.47
YXY
Y1 : 46.47
X : 0.3
Y2 : 0.33
CMY
C : 33.73%
M : 27.45%
Y : 29.02%
LRV
~ 46.5 %
Munsell Color System
5.5G 7.2/1.6
CIE-Lab
L : 73.85
A : -6.29
B : 0.13
CIE-Lch
L : 73.85
C : 6.29
H : 178.81
CIE-Luv
L : 73.85
U : -8.59
V : 1.26
Hunter-Lab
L : 68.17
A : -9.18
B : 3.82
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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