Benjamin Moore Greenhow Blue (CW-655) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Greenhow Blue (CW-655) |
| Hex Color Code: | #ACC7D4 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(172, 199, 212) |
| CMYK Values*: | 18.9%, 6.1%, 0.0%, 16.9% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Greenhow Blue (CW-655)?
Greenhow Blue (CW-655) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Greenhow Blue (CW-655) is #ACC7D4, and the RGB color code is RGB(172, 199, 212).
In the RGB color model, Greenhow Blue (CW-655) has a red value of 172, a green value of 199, and a blue value of 212. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 18.9% cyan, 6.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 16.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 199.5° (degrees), 31.7 % saturation, and 75.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Greenhow Blue (CW-655) has a hue of 199.5° (degrees), 18.9 % saturation and 83.1 % brightness/value.
Greenhow Blue (CW-655) is cool or warm?
The color Greenhow Blue (CW-655) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Greenhow Blue (CW-655)?
Greenhow Blue (CW-655) has an LRV of nearly 54. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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
Greenhow Blue (CW-655)
Light Color
Compare LRV 54 of Greenhow Blue (CW-655) 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 54 puts Benjamin Moore Greenhow Blue (CW-655) paint color in the
medium 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
Greenhow Blue (CW-655) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(172, 199, 212)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
199 (78.0%)
Blue
212 (83.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
18.87%
Magenta
6.13%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
16.86%
HSL
HSL(199.5deg, 31.7 %, 75.3 %)
Hue
199.5°
Saturation
31.75 %.
Lightness
75.29 %.
RYB
RYB(19, 39, 50)
Red
19 (7.5%)
Yellow
39 (15.5%)
Blue
50 (19.4%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
199.5°
Saturation
18.87 %.
Brightness / Value
83.14 %.
HWB
H: 199.5°
W: 67.45 %
B: 16.86 %
XYZ
X : 49.32
Y : 54.37
Z : 70.18
YXY
Y1 : 54.37
X : 0.28
Y2 : 0.31
CMY
C : 32.55%
M : 21.96%
Y : 16.86%
LRV
~ 54.4 %
Munsell Color System
9.3BG 7.7/2.4
CIE-Lab
L : 78.68
A : -6.3
B : -9.53
CIE-Lch
L : 78.68
C : 11.42
H : 236.51
CIE-Luv
L : 78.68
U : -14.72
V : -13.62
Hunter-Lab
L : 73.74
A : -9.65
B : -4.82
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Greenhow Blue (CW-655) - #ACC7D4 Color Images and Patterns
