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% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
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) 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
Explorer Blue (M470-5)
Light Color
Compare LRV 31 of Explorer Blue (M470-5) 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 Explorer Blue (M470-5) 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
Explorer Blue (M470-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(87, 163, 179)
Red
87 (34.1%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
179 (70.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
51.40%
Magenta
8.94%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.80%
HSL
HSL(190.43deg, 37.7 %, 52.2 %)
Hue
190.43°
Saturation
37.70 %.
Lightness
52.16 %.
RYB
RYB(34, 71, 102)
Red
34 (13.4%)
Yellow
71 (27.7%)
Blue
102 (40.1%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
190.43°
Saturation
51.40 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.
HWB
H: 190.43°
W: 34.12 %
B: 29.80 %
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%
LRV
~ 31.5 %
Munsell Color System
0.6B 6.1/5.4
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
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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
Explorer Blue (M470-5) - #57A3B3 Color Images and Patterns
