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Dunn-Edwards Prim Blue (DE 5898) Paint Color


Color Name: Prim Blue (DE 5898)
Hex Color Code: #B9C4DE
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 196, 222)
CMYK Values*: 16.7%, 11.7%, 0.0%, 12.9%





About Prim Blue (DE 5898) color - its meaning and example


What color is Prim Blue (DE 5898)?

Prim Blue (DE 5898) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Prim Blue (DE 5898) is #B9C4DE, and the RGB color code is RGB(185, 196, 222).

In the RGB color model, Prim Blue (DE 5898) has a red value of 185, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 222. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.7% cyan, 11.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 222.2° (degrees), 35.9 % saturation, and 79.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Prim Blue (DE 5898) has a hue of 222.2° (degrees), 16.7 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.


Prim Blue (DE 5898) is cool or warm?

The color Prim Blue (DE 5898) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Prim Blue (DE 5898)?

Prim Blue (DE 5898) has an LRV of nearly 55. 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

Prim Blue (DE 5898)

Light Color


Compare LRV 55 of Prim Blue (DE 5898) 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 55 puts Dunn-Edwards Prim Blue (DE 5898) 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


Prim Blue (DE 5898) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 196, 222)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
222 (87.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
16.67%
Magenta
11.71%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
12.94%

HSL

HSL(222.16deg, 35.9 %, 79.8 %)

Hue
222.16°
Saturation
35.92 %.
Lightness
79.80 %.

RYB

RYB(19, 30, 47)
Red
19 (7.5%)
Yellow
30 (11.7%)
Blue
47 (18.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
222.16°
Saturation
16.67 %.
Brightness / Value
87.06 %.

HWB

H: 222.16°

W: 72.55 %

B: 12.94 %

XYZ

X : 52.93

Y : 55.07

Z : 76.95

YXY

Y1 : 55.07

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 23.14%

Y : 12.94%


LRV

~ 55.1 %

Munsell Color System

9.9B 7.8/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 79.08

A : 1.54

B : -14.21

CIE-Lch

L : 79.08

C : 14.3

H : 276.18

CIE-Luv

L : 79.08

U : -7.26

V : -22.37

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.21

A : -2.54

B : -9.53






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Prim Blue (DE 5898) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Prim Blue (DE 5898) (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.



#B0C4DE
Light Steel Blue
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#C4C3D0
Lavender Gray
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#BED3E5
Pale Aqua
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#ABCDEF
Pale Cornflower Blue
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)





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


RAL Design


Prim Blue (DE 5898) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Prim Blue (DE 5898) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Prim Blue (DE 5898) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Prim Blue (DE 5898) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Prim Blue (DE 5898) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Prim Blue (DE 5898) to Pantone PMS


#BDC5DB
PANTONE 7450 C
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#B8C9E1
PANTONE 2127 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#B8CCEA
PANTONE 2708 C
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#B1C9E8
PANTONE 658 C
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Prim Blue (DE 5898) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Prim Blue (DE 5898) to British Standard 4800


#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#A9C6E2
BS 20-D-41 - Powder Blue
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)





Paint similar to Prim Blue (DE 5898) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Prim Blue (DE 5898) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Prim Blue (DE 5898) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Prim Blue (DE 5898) to Dunn-Edwards


#B9C4DE
Prim Blue (DE 5898)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#B7BDD6
Hazy Sky (DE 5912)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#BDCFEA
Maritime (DET 588)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#B0C6DF
Afternoon Sky (DE 5877)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Prim Blue (DE 5898) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Prim Blue (DE 5898) to Sherwin Williams


#BBC5DE
Agapanthus (SW 9066)
ΔE - 0.52 (99.5% similar)
#C2CBE0
Hyacinth Tint (SW 6968)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#C7D1E2
Breathtaking (SW 6814)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#BDC3CD
Daydream (SW 6541)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Prim Blue (DE 5898) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Prim Blue (DE 5898) to Benjamin Moore


#BDC5DC
Feather Soft (1431)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#BACBDF
Blue Ice (821)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#B4C5D7
Airway (828)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#BCD2ED
Windmill Wings (2067-60)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)





Behr


Prim Blue (DE 5898) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Prim Blue (DE 5898) to Behr


#B3C3DD
Eternal Elegance (M540-3)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#B2BFD5
Movie Magic (MQ5-45)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#C1C2D7
Foxglove (M550-3)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#AFC7E8
Promise Keeping (P530-2)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Prim Blue (DE 5898) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Prim Blue (DE 5898) to PPG Paints


#BBC6D9
Blue Opal (PPG1166-3)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#AEBBD0
Sailor Boy (PPG1164-4)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#ADC0D6
Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#B8B9CB
Cosmic (PPG1171-4)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


Valspar


Prim Blue (DE 5898) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Prim Blue (DE 5898) to Valspar


#AEBFDA
Canopy Bed (V074-3)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#BFCDE2
Carousel Purple (V074-2)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#A9BDDE
Fairies in America (P111)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#C6C9DB
Lavender Escape (4002-7B)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% 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


Prim Blue (DE 5898) - #B9C4DE Color Images and Patterns


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