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Behr Dolphin Blue (S470-4) Paint Color


Color Name: Dolphin Blue (S470-4)
Hex Color Code: #7D9DA9
RGB Color Code: RGB(125, 157, 169)
CMYK Values*: 26.0%, 7.1%, 0.0%, 33.7%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Dolphin Blue (S470-4) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dolphin Blue (S470-4)?

Dolphin Blue (S470-4) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dolphin Blue (S470-4) is #7D9DA9, and the RGB color code is RGB(125, 157, 169).

In the RGB color model, Dolphin Blue (S470-4) has a red value of 125, a green value of 157, and a blue value of 169. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 26.0% cyan, 7.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 196.4° (degrees), 20.4 % saturation, and 57.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dolphin Blue (S470-4) has a hue of 196.4° (degrees), 26.0 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.


Dolphin Blue (S470-4) is cool or warm?

The color Dolphin Blue (S470-4) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Dolphin Blue (S470-4)?

Dolphin Blue (S470-4) has an LRV of nearly 31. 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

Dolphin Blue (S470-4)

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of Dolphin Blue (S470-4) 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 31 puts Behr Dolphin Blue (S470-4) 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


Dolphin Blue (S470-4) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(125, 157, 169)
Red
125 (49.0%)
Green
157 (61.6%)
Blue
169 (66.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
26.04%
Magenta
7.10%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
33.73%

HSL

HSL(196.36deg, 20.4 %, 57.6 %)

Hue
196.36°
Saturation
20.37 %.
Lightness
57.65 %.

RYB

RYB(43, 73, 89)
Red
43 (16.8%)
Yellow
73 (28.5%)
Blue
89 (34.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
196.36°
Saturation
26.04 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 196.36°

W: 49.02 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 27.68

Y : 31.34

Z : 42.13

YXY

Y1 : 31.34

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 50.98%

M : 38.43%

Y : 33.73%


LRV

~ 31.3 %

Munsell Color System

2.5B 6.1/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 62.79

A : -8.22

B : -9.89

CIE-Lch

L : 62.79

C : 12.86

H : 230.26

CIE-Luv

L : 62.79

U : -16.71

V : -13.42

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.98

A : -9.72

B : -5.43






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dolphin Blue (S470-4) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Dolphin Blue (S470-4) (Paint - Behr). 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.



#8BA8B7
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ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
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ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Dolphin Blue (S470-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dolphin Blue (S470-4) to Pantone PMS


#7FA0AC
PANTONE 2177 C
ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
#749FAE
PANTONE 10274 C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#7A99AC
PANTONE 5425 C
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#779FB5
PANTONE 2206 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Dolphin Blue (S470-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dolphin Blue (S470-4) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Dolphin Blue (S470-4) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dolphin Blue (S470-4) to British Standard 4800


#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)


RAL Design


Dolphin Blue (S470-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dolphin Blue (S470-4) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Dolphin Blue (S470-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dolphin Blue (S470-4) to RAL Classic


#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)





Paint similar to Dolphin Blue (S470-4) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dolphin Blue (S470-4) (Paint - Behr). 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.


Behr


Dolphin Blue (S470-4) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dolphin Blue (S470-4) to Behr


#75A0B1
Saga Blue (S480-4)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#879CA3
Rainy Season (MQ5-27)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#90A1AA
French Colony (N480-4)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Dolphin Blue (S470-4) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dolphin Blue (S470-4) to PPG Paints


#819DAA
Serene Stream (PPG1154-5)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#7F9DAF
Americana (PPG1152-4)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#89A0A6
Symphony Of Blue (PPG1035-4)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#8FA0A7
Symmetry (PPG1037-4)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Dolphin Blue (S470-4) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dolphin Blue (S470-4) to Benjamin Moore


#84A0AB
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ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#83A0AD
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ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#7F9DAC
Labrador Blue (1670)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#769EB0
Whipple Blue (HC-152)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)





Valspar


Dolphin Blue (S470-4) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dolphin Blue (S470-4) to Valspar


#849EA8
Impressionist (8004-39D)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
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Winter Twilight (8003-41D)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#86A1B1
Blue Skylights (4006-3C)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dolphin Blue (S470-4) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dolphin Blue (S470-4) to Dunn-Edwards


#80A1B0
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ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#87A1B1
Silver Skate (DE 5801)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#8BA8AE
Stone Silver (DE 5773)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#7B9CB3
Frozen Lake (DE 5815)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Dolphin Blue (S470-4) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dolphin Blue (S470-4) to Sherwin Williams


#89A4AD
Powder Blue (SW 2863)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
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Baby Blue Eyes (SW 9070)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
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Favorite Jeans (SW 9147)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#6F9DB3
Bluebird Feather (SW 9062)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% 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


Dolphin Blue (S470-4) - #7D9DA9 Color Images and Patterns


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