Behr Empire Blue (MQ5-56) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Empire Blue (MQ5-56) |
| Hex Color Code: | #6193B4 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(97, 147, 180) |
| CMYK Values*: | 46.1%, 18.3%, 0.0%, 29.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Empire Blue (MQ5-56)?
Empire Blue (MQ5-56) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Empire Blue (MQ5-56) is #6193B4, and the RGB color code is RGB(97, 147, 180).
In the RGB color model, Empire Blue (MQ5-56) has a red value of 97, a green value of 147, and a blue value of 180. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 46.1% cyan, 18.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 203.9° (degrees), 35.6 % saturation, and 54.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Empire Blue (MQ5-56) has a hue of 203.9° (degrees), 46.1 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.
Empire Blue (MQ5-56) is cool or warm?
The color Empire Blue (MQ5-56) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Empire Blue (MQ5-56)?
Empire Blue (MQ5-56) has an LRV of nearly 27. 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
Empire Blue (MQ5-56)
Light Color
Compare LRV 27 of Empire Blue (MQ5-56) 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 27 puts Behr Empire Blue (MQ5-56) 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
Empire Blue (MQ5-56) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(97, 147, 180)
Red
97 (38.0%)
Green
147 (57.6%)
Blue
180 (70.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
46.11%
Magenta
18.33%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.41%
HSL
HSL(203.86deg, 35.6 %, 54.3 %)
Hue
203.86°
Saturation
35.62 %.
Lightness
54.31 %.
RYB
RYB(41, 66, 107)
Red
41 (16.0%)
Yellow
66 (26.0%)
Blue
107 (41.9%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
203.86°
Saturation
46.11 %.
Brightness / Value
70.59 %.
HWB
H: 203.86°
W: 38.04 %
B: 29.41 %
XYZ
X : 23.6
Y : 26.7
Z : 47.09
YXY
Y1 : 26.7
X : 0.24
Y2 : 0.27
CMY
C : 61.96%
M : 42.35%
Y : 29.41%
LRV
~ 26.7 %
Munsell Color System
8.1B 5.7/5.3
CIE-Lab
L : 58.7
A : -7.71
B : -22.46
CIE-Lch
L : 58.7
C : 23.74
H : 251.05
CIE-Luv
L : 58.7
U : -23.56
V : -33.03
Hunter-Lab
L : 51.68
A : -8.91
B : -17.86
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Empire Blue (MQ5-56) - #6193B4 Color Images and Patterns
