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Dunn-Edwards Heritage Blue (DET 550) Paint Color


Color Name: Heritage Blue (DET 550)
Hex Color Code: #90B1AE
RGB Color Code: RGB(144, 177, 174)
CMYK Values*: 18.6%, 0.0%, 1.7%, 30.6%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Heritage Blue (DET 550) color - its meaning and example


What color is Heritage Blue (DET 550)?

Heritage Blue (DET 550) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Heritage Blue (DET 550) is #90B1AE, and the RGB color code is RGB(144, 177, 174).

In the RGB color model, Heritage Blue (DET 550) has a red value of 144, a green value of 177, and a blue value of 174. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 18.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.7% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 174.5° (degrees), 17.5 % saturation, and 62.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Heritage Blue (DET 550) has a hue of 174.5° (degrees), 18.6 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.


Heritage Blue (DET 550) is cool or warm?

The color Heritage Blue (DET 550) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Heritage Blue (DET 550)?

Heritage Blue (DET 550) has an LRV of nearly 40. 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

Heritage Blue (DET 550)

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of Heritage Blue (DET 550) 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 40 puts Dunn-Edwards Heritage Blue (DET 550) 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


Heritage Blue (DET 550) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(144, 177, 174)
Red
144 (56.5%)
Green
177 (69.4%)
Blue
174 (68.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
18.64%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
1.69%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(174.55deg, 17.5 %, 62.9 %)

Hue
174.55°
Saturation
17.46 %.
Lightness
62.94 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 70, 71)
Red
34 (13.4%)
Yellow
70 (27.4%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
174.55°
Saturation
18.64 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 174.55°

W: 56.47 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 34.86

Y : 40.43

Z : 46.01

YXY

Y1 : 40.43

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 43.53%

M : 30.59%

Y : 31.76%


LRV

~ 40.4 %

Munsell Color System

2.6BG 6.8/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 69.77

A : -11.8

B : -2.2

CIE-Lch

L : 69.77

C : 12

H : 190.54

CIE-Luv

L : 69.77

U : -17.14

V : -1.31

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.58

A : -13.4

B : 1.61






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Heritage Blue (DET 550) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Heritage Blue (DET 550) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). 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.



#A8C3BC
Opal
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#8DA399
Morning Sky Blue
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#6EAEA1
Green Sheen
ΔE - 8.31 (91.7% similar)
#80B3C4
Glacier
ΔE - 8.44 (91.6% similar)





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


RAL Design


Heritage Blue (DET 550) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Heritage Blue (DET 550) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Heritage Blue (DET 550) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Heritage Blue (DET 550) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Heritage Blue (DET 550) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Heritage Blue (DET 550) to Pantone PMS


#9BB9B6
PANTONE 4171 C
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#82B1AA
PANTONE 4172 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#9AB9AD
PANTONE 623 C
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#A4BEBA
PANTONE 4170 C
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Heritage Blue (DET 550) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Heritage Blue (DET 550) to RAL Classic


#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#7EBAB5
RAL 6027 - Light Green
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)





Paint similar to Heritage Blue (DET 550) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Heritage Blue (DET 550) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). 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.


Valspar


Heritage Blue (DET 550) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Heritage Blue (DET 550) to Valspar


#94AEA9
Gin Berry (V101-4)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#9BBAB4
Nursery Wall (P101)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#8BB6AE
Carnival Glass (8002-35D)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#98ABA7
April Rain (V100-4)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Heritage Blue (DET 550) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Heritage Blue (DET 550) to PPG Paints


#94B1A9
Parakeet Pete (PPG1143-4)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#8CAEA3
Donnegal (PPG1138-4)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#A0C0BF
Frosty Glade (PPG1146-4)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#9BC2BD
Pitter Patter (PPG1142-4)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Heritage Blue (DET 550) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Heritage Blue (DET 550) to Benjamin Moore


#9AB9B5
Kensington Green (710)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#93A9A0
Stratton Blue (HC-142)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#A4BBB6
Rhine River (689)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#8AA39C
Grenada Villa (690)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)





Behr


Heritage Blue (DET 550) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Heritage Blue (DET 550) to Behr


#98BBB7
Lap Pool Blue (PPU12-06)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#9DB9B2
Opal Silk (PPU12-08)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#8EA8A0
Green Meets Blue (S430-4)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#83ADA3
Summer Dragonfly (M440-4)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Heritage Blue (DET 550) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Heritage Blue (DET 550) to Dunn-Edwards


#91B6AC
Treetop (DE 5710)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#93A8A7
Mythical Blue (DEC 787)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#95A7A4
Galway Bay (DE 6305)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Heritage Blue (DET 550) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Heritage Blue (DET 550) to Sherwin Williams


#A0BBB8
Festoon Aqua (SW 0019)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#94B2A6
Vintage Vessel (SW 9050)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#A3C0BD
Aquaverde (SW 9051)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#8CA49C
Calico (SW 0017)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% 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


Heritage Blue (DET 550) - #90B1AE Color Images and Patterns


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