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Behr Explorer Blue (M470-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Explorer Blue (M470-5)
Hex Color Code: #57A3B3
RGB Color Code: RGB(87, 163, 179)
CMYK Values*: 51.4%, 8.9%, 0.0%, 29.8%

HEX #57A3B3 Explorer Blue (M470-5) Paint Behr - Color Code






What color is Explorer Blue (M470-5)?

Explorer Blue (M470-5) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code (color number) for Explorer Blue (M470-5) is #57A3B3, and the RGB color code is RGB(87, 163, 179).

In the RGB color model, Explorer Blue (M470-5) has a red value of 87, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 51.4% cyan, 8.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 190.4° (degrees), 37.7 % saturation, and 52.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Explorer Blue (M470-5) has a hue of 190.4° (degrees), 51.4 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.

Explorer Blue (M470-5) is cool or warm?

The color Explorer Blue (M470-5) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Explorer Blue (M470-5)?

Explorer Blue (M470-5) has an LRV of nearly 31. By LRV value, it is a medium color.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV), indicates how light or dark a color will look on a scale of 0 (black) to 100 (white).





Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Explorer Blue (M470-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB

RGBA - RGB(87, 163, 179)

Red 87 (34.1%)
Green 163 (63.9%)
Blue 179 (70.2%)
Alpha 1 (100.0%)

HSL

Hue 190.43°
Saturation 37.70 %.
Lightness 52.16 %.
HWB H: 190.43°
W: 34.12 %
B: 29.80 %
LRV ~ 31.5 %
Munsell Color System 0.6B 6.1/5.4
XYZ X : 25.16
Y : 31.48
Z : 47.4
YXY Y1 : 31.48
X : 0.24
Y2 : 0.3
CMY C : 65.88%
M : 36.08%
Y : 29.80%

CMYK

Cyan 51.40%
Magenta 8.94%
Yellow 0.00%
Key 29.80%

HSV/HSB

Hue 190.43°
Saturation 51.40 %.
Brightness / Value 70.20 %.
CIE-Lab L : 62.91
A : -19.06
B : -15.53
CIE-Lch L : 62.91
C : 24.58
H : 219.18
CIE-Luv L : 62.91
U : -33.07
V : -20.74
Hunter-Lab L : 56.1
A : -18.12
B : -10.82








Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Explorer Blue (M470-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Explorer Blue (M470-5) (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.


#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#47ABCC
Maximum Blue
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#73A9C2
Moonstone Blue
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)
#009DC4
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)




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


Pantone TCX


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to Pantone TCX


RAL Design


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to RAL Design


Pantone PMS


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to Pantone PMS

#58A7AF
PANTONE 2233 C
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#6BA4B8
PANTONE 549 C
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#48A9C5
PANTONE 7702 C
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#4F9FA6
PANTONE 2234 C
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)

British Standard 4800


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to British Standard 4800

#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)

RAL Classic


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to RAL Classic

#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 7.75 (92.2% similar)




Paint similar to Explorer Blue (M470-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Explorer Blue (M470-5) (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


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to Behr

#55A0B7
North Pole Blue (M480-5A)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#2DA6BF
Gulf Waters (MQ4-52)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#1AA9C1
High Dive (P480-5)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)

PPG Paints


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to PPG Paints

#55A7B6
Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#26A5BA
Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#59B9CC
High Dive (PPG1236-5)
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)

Valspar


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to Valspar

#5F9FAF
Blue Chiffon (V068-4)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#3DA1B8
Blue Nebula (8002-40E)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#4A9CA6
Gone Fishing (5004-8A)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)




Sherwin Williams


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to Sherwin Williams

#4DA6B2
Freshwater (SW 6774)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#34A3B6
Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#5B96A2
Lakeshore (SW 6494)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)

Benjamin Moore


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to Benjamin Moore

#69A2AB
Bracken Blue (CW-600)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#569CA5
Blue Lake (2053-40)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#5D9FB6
Palace Blue (CW-605)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#54B1C9
Atlantis Blue (768)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)

Dunn-Edwards


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to Dunn-Edwards

#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#69A4B9
Pacific Palisade (DE 5787)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#5796A1
Star City (DE 5767)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#74AEBA
Watson Lake (DE 5766)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Explorer Blue (M470-5) - #57A3B3 color palettes and color scheme 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.

57B367
57B395
57A3B3
5775B3
6757B3
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.

57A3B3
B357A3
A3B357
Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

57A3B3
9557B3
B36757
75B357
Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

57A3B3
68ACBB
79B5C2
89BFCA
9AC8D1
ABD1D9
BCDAE1
CDE3E8
DDEDF0
EEF6F7
FFFFFF
57A3B3
4E93A1
46828F
3D727D
34626B
2C525A
234148
1A3136
112124
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Color Images and Mockup


Explorer Blue (M470-5) - #57A3B3 Color Images and Patterns


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