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Benjamin Moore Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) Paint Color


Color Name: Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715)
Hex Color Code: #496E73
RGB Color Code: RGB(73, 110, 115)
CMYK Values*: 36.5%, 4.3%, 0.0%, 54.9%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) color - its meaning and example


What color is Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715)?

Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) is #496E73, and the RGB color code is RGB(73, 110, 115).

In the RGB color model, Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) has a red value of 73, a green value of 110, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 36.5% cyan, 4.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 54.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 187.1° (degrees), 22.3 % saturation, and 36.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) has a hue of 187.1° (degrees), 36.5 % saturation and 45.1 % brightness/value.


Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) is cool or warm?

The color Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715)?

Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) has an LRV of nearly 14. 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

Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715)

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) 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 14 puts Benjamin Moore Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) 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


Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(73, 110, 115)
Red
73 (28.6%)
Green
110 (43.1%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
36.52%
Magenta
4.35%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
54.90%

HSL

HSL(187.14deg, 22.3 %, 36.9 %)

Hue
187.14°
Saturation
22.34 %.
Lightness
36.86 %.

RYB

RYB(85, 119, 141)
Red
85 (33.5%)
Yellow
119 (46.7%)
Blue
141 (55.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
187.14°
Saturation
36.52 %.
Brightness / Value
45.10 %.

HWB

H: 187.14°

W: 28.63 %

B: 54.90 %

XYZ

X : 11.42

Y : 13.81

Z : 18.28

YXY

Y1 : 13.81

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 71.37%

M : 56.86%

Y : 54.90%


LRV

~ 13.8 %

Munsell Color System

7.3BG 4.2/3

CIE-Lab

L : 43.95

A : -11.71

B : -6.97

CIE-Lch

L : 43.95

C : 13.63

H : 210.76

CIE-Luv

L : 43.95

U : -17.58

V : -7.88

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.16

A : -10.17

B : -3.16






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.



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ΔE - 8.95 (91.1% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) to British Standard 4800


#486D7C
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ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)


RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 2180 C
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)
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PANTONE 2463 C
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
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PANTONE 8205 C
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)
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PANTONE 5487 C
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) to RAL Classic


#5B686D
RAL 7031 - Blue Gray
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.


PPG Paints


Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) to PPG Paints


#4B7378
Vining Ivy (PPG1148-6)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
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Evening Emerald (PPG1144-6)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) to Benjamin Moore


#4E6C6B
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ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)


Valspar


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ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
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Mysterious Blue (DE 5768)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) to Sherwin Williams


#427584
Silken Peacock (SW 9059)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
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Riverway (SW 6222)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
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Tempe Star (SW 6229)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)


Behr


Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) to Behr


#3B6A7A
Mammoth Mountain (S460-6)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
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Blue Stream (M470-7)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
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Poseidon (S480-6)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
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Shipwreck (S470-6)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)








Color 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.

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.

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


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