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Sherwin Williams Frank Blue (SW 6967) Paint Color


Color Name: Frank Blue (SW 6967)
Hex Color Code: #225288
RGB Color Code: RGB(34, 82, 136)
CMYK Values*: 75.0%, 39.7%, 0.0%, 46.7%





About Frank Blue (SW 6967) color - its meaning and example


What color is Frank Blue (SW 6967)?

Frank Blue (SW 6967) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Frank Blue (SW 6967) is #225288, and the RGB color code is RGB(34, 82, 136).

In the RGB color model, Frank Blue (SW 6967) has a red value of 34, a green value of 82, and a blue value of 136. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 75.0% cyan, 39.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 46.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 211.8° (degrees), 60.0 % saturation, and 33.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Frank Blue (SW 6967) has a hue of 211.8° (degrees), 75.0 % saturation and 53.3 % brightness/value.


Frank Blue (SW 6967) is cool or warm?

The color Frank Blue (SW 6967) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Frank Blue (SW 6967)?

Frank Blue (SW 6967) has an LRV of nearly 8. 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

Frank Blue (SW 6967)

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of Frank Blue (SW 6967) 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 8 puts Sherwin Williams Frank Blue (SW 6967) 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


Frank Blue (SW 6967) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(34, 82, 136)
Red
34 (13.3%)
Green
82 (32.2%)
Blue
136 (53.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
75.00%
Magenta
39.71%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
46.67%

HSL

HSL(211.76deg, 60.0 %, 33.3 %)

Hue
211.76°
Saturation
60.00 %.
Lightness
33.33 %.

RYB

RYB(85, 110, 180)
Red
85 (33.2%)
Yellow
110 (43.2%)
Blue
180 (70.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
211.76°
Saturation
75.00 %.
Brightness / Value
53.33 %.

HWB

H: 211.76°

W: 13.33 %

B: 46.67 %

XYZ

X : 8.12

Y : 8.15

Z : 24.44

YXY

Y1 : 8.15

X : 0.2

Y2 : 0.2

CMY

C : 86.67%

M : 67.84%

Y : 46.67%


LRV

~ 8.2 %

Munsell Color System

9.3B 3.3/9

CIE-Lab

L : 34.3

A : 3.42

B : -34.82

CIE-Lch

L : 34.3

C : 34.99

H : 275.61

CIE-Luv

L : 34.3

U : -17.12

V : -48.24

Hunter-Lab

L : 28.55

A : 0.8

B : -30.76






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Frank Blue (SW 6967) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Frank Blue (SW 6967) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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.



#035096
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ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#08457E
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ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#004488
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ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Frank Blue (SW 6967) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Frank Blue (SW 6967) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Frank Blue (SW 6967) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Frank Blue (SW 6967) to Pantone PMS


#1B4E8A
PANTONE 4153 C
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#135193
PANTONE 4152 C
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#1D4F91
PANTONE 7686 C
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#274E83
PANTONE 8185 C
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)


RAL Classic


Frank Blue (SW 6967) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Frank Blue (SW 6967) to RAL Classic


#005387
RAL 5005 - Signal Blue
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#004F7C
RAL 5010 - Gentian Blue
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#005B8C
RAL 5017 - Traffic Blue
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)


RAL Design


Frank Blue (SW 6967) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Frank Blue (SW 6967) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Frank Blue (SW 6967) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Frank Blue (SW 6967) to British Standard 4800


#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)


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#0F4D92
Yale Blue
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#00539B
Duke Royal Blue
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#004B93
Pepsi Blue
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#224C98
Polynesian Blue
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)





Paint similar to Frank Blue (SW 6967) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Frank Blue (SW 6967) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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.


Sherwin Williams


Frank Blue (SW 6967) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Frank Blue (SW 6967) to Sherwin Williams


#225288
Frank Blue (SW 6967)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#015086
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ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
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Honorable Blue (SW 6811)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Valspar


Frank Blue (SW 6967) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Frank Blue (SW 6967) to Valspar


#214F86
Strong Will (8001-44G)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#305D84
Moroccan Resort (8002-45F)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#01537F
Kate's Ring (8002-44G)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


Behr


Frank Blue (SW 6967) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Frank Blue (SW 6967) to Behr


#2C538A
Flashy Sapphire (P520-7)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#33578A
Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#265C98
Beacon Blue (P510-7)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
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Admiral Blue (M520-7)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)





PPG Paints


Frank Blue (SW 6967) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Frank Blue (SW 6967) to PPG Paints




Benjamin Moore


Frank Blue (SW 6967) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Frank Blue (SW 6967) to Benjamin Moore


#2F5688
Blue Suede Shoes (798)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#004E93
Evening Blue (2066-20)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
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Dark Royal Blue (2065-20)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#184A7C
Patriot Blue (2064-20)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Frank Blue (SW 6967) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Frank Blue (SW 6967) to Dunn-Edwards


#1D4E8F
Deep Sapphire (DEA 137)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#2D517C
Slumber (DE 5860)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#1D5699
Blue Chip (DE 5867)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#2E4A7D
Nautical (DEA 139)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% 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


Frank Blue (SW 6967) - #225288 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#225288
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#665385
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#B9B2A9
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#C1B6AB
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#BCB7AD
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#BEB5A9
Amazing Gray (SW 7044)
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#C0B9A9
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#C4B7A5
Loggia (SW 7506)
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