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% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Express Blue (M500-6)?
Express Blue (M500-6) color belongs to the Blue 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) 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
Express Blue (M500-6)
Light Color
Compare LRV 9 of Express Blue (M500-6) 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 9 puts Behr Express Blue (M500-6) 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
Express Blue (M500-6) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(57, 90, 115)
Red
57 (22.4%)
Green
90 (35.3%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
50.43%
Magenta
21.74%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
54.90%
HSL
HSL(205.86deg, 33.7 %, 33.7 %)
Hue
205.86°
Saturation
33.72 %.
Lightness
33.73 %.
RYB
RYB(96, 121, 161)
Red
96 (37.5%)
Yellow
121 (47.6%)
Blue
161 (63.2%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
205.86°
Saturation
50.43 %.
Brightness / Value
45.10 %.
HWB
H: 205.86°
W: 22.35 %
B: 54.90 %
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%
LRV
~ 9.4 %
Munsell Color System
8.6B 3.5/3.8
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
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Pantone TCX
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
Example Color Images and Mockup
Express Blue (M500-6) - #395A73 Color Images and Patterns
