Behr Essex Blue (S500-2) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Essex Blue (S500-2) |
| Hex Color Code: | #B0CCDA |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(176, 204, 218) |
| CMYK Values*: | 19.3%, 6.4%, 0.0%, 14.5% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Essex Blue (S500-2)?
Essex Blue (S500-2) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Essex Blue (S500-2) is #B0CCDA, and the RGB color code is RGB(176, 204, 218).
In the RGB color model, Essex Blue (S500-2) has a red value of 176, a green value of 204, and a blue value of 218. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.3% cyan, 6.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 14.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200° (degrees), 36.2 % saturation, and 77.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Essex Blue (S500-2) has a hue of 200° (degrees), 19.3 % saturation and 85.5 % brightness/value.
Essex Blue (S500-2) is cool or warm?
The color Essex Blue (S500-2) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Essex Blue (S500-2)?
Essex Blue (S500-2) has an LRV of nearly 57. 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
Essex Blue (S500-2)
Light Color
Compare LRV 57 of Essex Blue (S500-2) 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 57 puts Behr Essex Blue (S500-2) 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
Essex Blue (S500-2) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(176, 204, 218)
Red
176 (69.0%)
Green
204 (80.0%)
Blue
218 (85.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
19.27%
Magenta
6.42%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
14.51%
HSL
HSL(200deg, 36.2 %, 77.3 %)
Hue
200°
Saturation
36.21 %.
Lightness
77.25 %.
RYB
RYB(17, 35, 46)
Red
17 (6.5%)
Yellow
35 (13.6%)
Blue
46 (17.9%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
200°
Saturation
19.27 %.
Brightness / Value
85.49 %.
HWB
H: 200°
W: 69.02 %
B: 14.51 %
XYZ
X : 52.15
Y : 57.48
Z : 74.68
YXY
Y1 : 57.48
X : 0.28
Y2 : 0.31
CMY
C : 30.98%
M : 20.00%
Y : 14.51%
LRV
~ 57.5 %
Munsell Color System
9.6BG 7.9/2.5
CIE-Lab
L : 80.45
A : -6.38
B : -10.09
CIE-Lch
L : 80.45
C : 11.94
H : 237.66
CIE-Luv
L : 80.45
U : -15.25
V : -14.54
Hunter-Lab
L : 75.81
A : -9.89
B : -5.33
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Pantone TCX
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British Standard 4800
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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
Essex Blue (S500-2) - #B0CCDA Color Images and Patterns
