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Behr Express Blue (M500-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Express Blue (M500-6)
Hex Color Code: #395A73
RGB Color Code: RGB(57, 90, 115)
CMYK Values*: 50.4%, 21.7%, 0.0%, 54.9%

HEX #395A73 Express Blue (M500-6) Paint Behr - Color Code






What color is Express Blue (M500-6)?

Express Blue (M500-6) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code (color number) for Express Blue (M500-6) is #395A73, and the RGB color code is RGB(57, 90, 115).

In the RGB color model, Express Blue (M500-6) has a red value of 57, a green value of 90, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 50.4% cyan, 21.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 54.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.9° (degrees), 33.7 % saturation, and 33.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Express Blue (M500-6) has a hue of 205.9° (degrees), 50.4 % saturation and 45.1 % brightness/value.

Express Blue (M500-6) is cool or warm?

The color Express Blue (M500-6) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Express Blue (M500-6)?

Express Blue (M500-6) has an LRV of nearly 9. By LRV value, it is a dark 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


Express Blue (M500-6) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB

RGBA - RGB(57, 90, 115)

Red 57 (22.4%)
Green 90 (35.3%)
Blue 115 (45.1%)
Alpha 1 (100.0%)

HSL

Hue 205.86°
Saturation 33.72 %.
Lightness 33.73 %.
HWB H: 205.86°
W: 22.35 %
B: 54.90 %
LRV ~ 9.4 %
Munsell Color System 8.6B 3.5/3.8
XYZ X : 8.44
Y : 9.42
Z : 17.59
YXY Y1 : 9.42
X : 0.24
Y2 : 0.27
CMY C : 77.65%
M : 64.71%
Y : 54.90%

CMYK

Cyan 50.43%
Magenta 21.74%
Yellow 0.00%
Key 54.90%

HSV/HSB

Hue 205.86°
Saturation 50.43 %.
Brightness / Value 45.10 %.
CIE-Lab L : 36.78
A : -4.45
B : -17.93
CIE-Lch L : 36.78
C : 18.48
H : 256.06
CIE-Luv L : 36.78
U : -14.91
V : -23.77
Hunter-Lab L : 30.69
A : -4.64
B : -12.5








Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Express Blue (M500-6) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Express Blue (M500-6) (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.


#4C5866
Marengo
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#536878
Payne's Gray
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)
#536878
Dark Electric Blue
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)
#26619C
Lapis Lazuli
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)




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


Pantone TCX


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Pantone TCX


RAL Design


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to RAL Design


Pantone PMS


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Pantone PMS

#43667C
PANTONE 10266 C
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#425563
PANTONE 7545 C
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#34657F
PANTONE 7699 C
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#295D8A
PANTONE 8485 C
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)

RAL Classic


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to RAL Classic

#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#225F78
RAL 5009 - Azure Blue
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#005E83
RAL 5019 - Capri Blue
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)

British Standard 4800


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to British Standard 4800

#4B5966
BS 20-D-45 - Maritime
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#3D4D5A
BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)




Paint similar to Express Blue (M500-6) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Express Blue (M500-6) (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


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Behr

#435A6F
Infinite Deep Sea (S500-7)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#4E6173
English Channel (PPU14-19)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#3F677E
Ocean Storm (MQ5-61)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#1F648D
Traditional Blue (MQ5-57)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)

Sherwin Williams


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Sherwin Williams

#32586E
Endless Sea (SW 9150)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#3E5063
Indigo Batik (SW 7602)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#015D87
Jay Blue (SW 6797)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#506B84
Denim (SW 6523)
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)

Valspar


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Valspar

#3F576A
Mountain River (4005-6C)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#265E83
Night Fever (P110)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#305D84
Moroccan Resort (8002-45F)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#415262
Motor City Blue (4005-4C)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)




Benjamin Moore


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Benjamin Moore

#485B6E
Van Deusen Blue (HC-156)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#3F5266
Hudson Bay (1680)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#415663
In the Midnight Hour (1666)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#465566
Newburyport Blue (HC-155)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)

PPG Paints


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to PPG Paints

#4C6177
Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#286492
Starry Night (PPG1161-6)
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
#404E61
Admiralty (PPG1042-7)
ΔE - 6.35 (93.7% similar)

Dunn-Edwards


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Dunn-Edwards

#4A657A
Stormy Sea (DE 5817)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#4A5E6C
Ragtime Blues (DET 558)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#3E505F
Midnight Haze (DE 5818)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#4D5A6B
Yankee Doodle (DET 578)
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Express Blue (M500-6) - #395A73 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.

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395A73
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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.

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Triadic Color Palette

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

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6F3973
735239
3D7339
Tetradic Color Palette

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

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617B8F
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889CAB
9CACB9
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D7DEE3
EBEEF1
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395A73
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2E485C
283F50
223645
1C2D3A
17242E
111B22
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06090B
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Color Images and Mockup


Express Blue (M500-6) - #395A73 Color Images and Patterns


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