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Behr French Colony (N480-4) Paint Color


Color Name: French Colony (N480-4)
Hex Color Code: #90A1AA
RGB Color Code: RGB(144, 161, 170)
CMYK Values*: 15.3%, 5.3%, 0.0%, 33.3%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About French Colony (N480-4) color - its meaning and example


What color is French Colony (N480-4)?

French Colony (N480-4) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for French Colony (N480-4) is #90A1AA, and the RGB color code is RGB(144, 161, 170).

In the RGB color model, French Colony (N480-4) has a red value of 144, a green value of 161, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.3% cyan, 5.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200.8° (degrees), 13.3 % saturation, and 61.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, French Colony (N480-4) has a hue of 200.8° (degrees), 15.3 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.


French Colony (N480-4) is cool or warm?

The color French Colony (N480-4) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of French Colony (N480-4)?

French Colony (N480-4) has an LRV of nearly 34. 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

French Colony (N480-4)

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of French Colony (N480-4) 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 34 puts Behr French Colony (N480-4) 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


French Colony (N480-4) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(144, 161, 170)
Red
144 (56.5%)
Green
161 (63.1%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
15.29%
Magenta
5.29%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
33.33%

HSL

HSL(200.77deg, 13.3 %, 61.6 %)

Hue
200.77°
Saturation
13.27 %.
Lightness
61.57 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 70, 79)
Red
42 (16.6%)
Yellow
70 (27.4%)
Blue
79 (30.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
200.77°
Saturation
15.29 %.
Brightness / Value
66.67 %.

HWB

H: 200.77°

W: 56.47 %

B: 33.33 %

XYZ

X : 31.5

Y : 34.32

Z : 42.99

YXY

Y1 : 34.32

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 43.53%

M : 36.86%

Y : 33.33%


LRV

~ 34.3 %

Munsell Color System

1B 6.4/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 65.22

A : -4.05

B : -6.7

CIE-Lch

L : 65.22

C : 7.83

H : 238.84

CIE-Luv

L : 65.22

U : -9.53

V : -9.26

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.58

A : -6.54

B : -2.5






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to French Colony (N480-4) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to French Colony (N480-4) (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.



#91A3B0
Cadet Gray
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#8BA8B7
Pewter Blue
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#989898
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)
#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 7.87 (92.1% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


French Colony (N480-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of French Colony (N480-4) to Pantone PMS


#8C9AA3
PANTONE 10262 C
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#98A4AE
PANTONE 7543 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#869CAE
PANTONE 2163 C
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#7FA0AC
PANTONE 2177 C
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


French Colony (N480-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of French Colony (N480-4) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


French Colony (N480-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of French Colony (N480-4) to RAL Classic


#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#8D9295
RAL 7045 - Telegray 1
ΔE - 6.45 (93.6% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)


RAL Design


French Colony (N480-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of French Colony (N480-4) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


French Colony (N480-4) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of French Colony (N480-4) to British Standard 4800


#92969B
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)
#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 7.65 (92.3% similar)





Paint similar to French Colony (N480-4) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to French Colony (N480-4) (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


French Colony (N480-4) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of French Colony (N480-4) to Behr


#879CA3
Rainy Season (MQ5-27)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#8D99A1
Teton Blue (N490-4)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#91AAB8
Windsurf (PPU14-09)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


French Colony (N480-4) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of French Colony (N480-4) to PPG Paints


#8FA0A7
Symmetry (PPG1037-4)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#8D9CA7
Lost At Sea (PPG1040-5)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#939FA9
Quicksilver (PPG1041-5)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#89A0A6
Symphony Of Blue (PPG1035-4)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


French Colony (N480-4) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of French Colony (N480-4) to Sherwin Williams


#90A0A6
Debonair (SW 9139)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#899CAA
Daphne (SW 9151)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#8AA3B1
Favorite Jeans (SW 9147)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#979FA5
Let it Rain (SW 9152)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)





Valspar


French Colony (N480-4) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of French Colony (N480-4) to Valspar


#8BA1AC
Silver Fox (4008-3C)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#93A8B1
Shale Blue (8004-38D)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#97A7B4
Wave Goodbye (V137-4)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#849EA8
Impressionist (8004-39D)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


French Colony (N480-4) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of French Colony (N480-4) to Benjamin Moore


#8CA4AD
Dusty Cornflower (CSP-605)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#919DA8
Coastline (AF-570)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#97A2AE
Comet (1628)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#9CA8B3
New Hope Gray (2130-50)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


French Colony (N480-4) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of French Colony (N480-4) to Dunn-Edwards


#91A2A6
Cape Cod Blue (DEC 792)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#8A99A4
Hamilton Blue (DE 6333)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#949EA2
Soft Pumice (DE 6326)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#8F9AA4
Canadian Lake (DE 6340)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% 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


Behr French Colony (N480-4) - #90A1AA Color Images and Patterns


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