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Farrow & Ball Dix Blue (82) Paint Color


Color Name: Dix Blue (82)
Hex Color Code: #96AFAC
RGB Color Code: RGB(150, 175, 172)
CMYK Values*: 14.3%, 0.0%, 1.7%, 31.4%





About Dix Blue (82) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dix Blue (82)?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dix Blue (82) is #96AFAC, and the RGB color code is RGB(150, 175, 172).

In the RGB color model, Dix Blue (82) has a red value of 150, a green value of 175, and a blue value of 172. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 14.3% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.7% yellow, and 31.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 172.8° (degrees), 13.5 % saturation, and 63.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dix Blue (82) has a hue of 172.8° (degrees), 14.3 % saturation and 68.6 % brightness/value.


Dix Blue (82) is cool or warm?

The color Dix Blue (82) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Dix Blue (82)?

Dix Blue (82) 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

Dix Blue (82)

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of Dix Blue (82) 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 Farrow & Ball Dix Blue (82) 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


Dix Blue (82) (Paint - Farrow & Ball) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(150, 175, 172)
Red
150 (58.8%)
Green
175 (68.6%)
Blue
172 (67.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
14.29%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
1.71%
Key
31.37%

HSL

HSL(172.8deg, 13.5 %, 63.7 %)

Hue
172.8°
Saturation
13.51 %.
Lightness
63.73 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 70, 69)
Red
36 (14.1%)
Yellow
70 (27.6%)
Blue
69 (27.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
172.8°
Saturation
14.29 %.
Brightness / Value
68.63 %.

HWB

H: 172.8°

W: 58.82 %

B: 31.37 %

XYZ

X : 35.35

Y : 40.12

Z : 44.91

YXY

Y1 : 40.12

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 41.18%

M : 31.37%

Y : 32.55%


LRV

~ 40.1 %

Munsell Color System

8G 6.8/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 69.56

A : -9.19

B : -1.37

CIE-Lch

L : 69.56

C : 9.29

H : 188.45

CIE-Luv

L : 69.56

U : -13.24

V : -0.49

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.34

A : -11.22

B : 2.3






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dix Blue (82) (Paint - Farrow & Ball)


Here are the colors similar to Dix Blue (82) (Paint - Farrow & Ball). 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.



#8DA399
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ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)
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ΔE - 8.54 (91.5% similar)





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


RAL Design


Dix Blue (82) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dix Blue (82) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Dix Blue (82) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dix Blue (82) to Pantone PMS


#9BB9B6
PANTONE 4171 C
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#A4BEBA
PANTONE 4170 C
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#94A69D
PANTONE 4191 C
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#92ACA0
PANTONE 5575 C
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Dix Blue (82) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dix Blue (82) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Dix Blue (82) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dix Blue (82) to RAL Classic


#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)





Paint similar to Dix Blue (82) (Paint - Farrow & Ball)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dix Blue (82) (Paint - Farrow & Ball). 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


Dix Blue (82) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dix Blue (82) to Valspar


#94AEA9
Gin Berry (V101-4)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
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Nursery Wall (P101)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#9AABA1
Atlantic Foam (V099-4)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dix Blue (82) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dix Blue (82) to Dunn-Edwards


#93A8A7
Mythical Blue (DEC 787)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
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Galway Bay (DE 6305)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#96A69F
Agate Green (DE 6298)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Dix Blue (82) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dix Blue (82) to PPG Paints


#94B1A9
Parakeet Pete (PPG1143-4)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
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Spruce Shade (PPG1136-5)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
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Dusty Aqua (PPG10-29)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#8CAEA3
Donnegal (PPG1138-4)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Dix Blue (82) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dix Blue (82) to Benjamin Moore


#9AB9B5
Kensington Green (710)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#93A9A0
Stratton Blue (HC-142)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#A4BBB6
Rhine River (689)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
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Grenada Villa (690)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)


Behr


Dix Blue (82) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dix Blue (82) to Behr


#8EA8A0
Green Meets Blue (S430-4)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
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Opal Silk (PPU12-08)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
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Lotus Leaf (PPU12-05)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
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Garden Twilight (S430-3)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Dix Blue (82) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dix Blue (82) to Sherwin Williams


#A0BBB8
Festoon Aqua (SW 0019)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
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Halcyon Green (SW 6213)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
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Calico (SW 0017)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
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Vintage Vessel (SW 9050)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% 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

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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


Farrow & Ball Dix Blue (82) - #96AFAC Color Images and Patterns


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