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Behr Gulf Waters (MQ4-52) Paint Color


Color Name: Gulf Waters (MQ4-52)
Hex Color Code: #2DA6BF
RGB Color Code: RGB(45, 166, 191)
CMYK Values*: 76.4%, 13.1%, 0.0%, 25.1%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Gulf Waters (MQ4-52) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gulf Waters (MQ4-52)?

Gulf Waters (MQ4-52) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gulf Waters (MQ4-52) is #2DA6BF, and the RGB color code is RGB(45, 166, 191).

In the RGB color model, Gulf Waters (MQ4-52) has a red value of 45, a green value of 166, and a blue value of 191. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 76.4% cyan, 13.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 190.3° (degrees), 61.9 % saturation, and 46.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gulf Waters (MQ4-52) has a hue of 190.3° (degrees), 76.4 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.


Gulf Waters (MQ4-52) is cool or warm?

The color Gulf Waters (MQ4-52) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Gulf Waters (MQ4-52)?

Gulf Waters (MQ4-52) has an LRV of nearly 32. 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

Gulf Waters (MQ4-52)

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of Gulf Waters (MQ4-52) 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 32 puts Behr Gulf Waters (MQ4-52) 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


Gulf Waters (MQ4-52) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(45, 166, 191)
Red
45 (17.6%)
Green
166 (65.1%)
Blue
191 (74.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
76.44%
Magenta
13.09%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(190.27deg, 61.9 %, 46.3 %)

Hue
190.27°
Saturation
61.86 %.
Lightness
46.27 %.

RYB

RYB(26, 65, 117)
Red
26 (10.2%)
Yellow
65 (25.7%)
Blue
117 (45.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
190.27°
Saturation
76.44 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 190.27°

W: 17.65 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 24.12

Y : 31.59

Z : 54.12

YXY

Y1 : 31.59

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 82.35%

M : 34.90%

Y : 25.10%


LRV

~ 31.6 %

Munsell Color System

0.1B 6.1/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 63

A : -23.97

B : -22.21

CIE-Lch

L : 63

C : 32.68

H : 222.82

CIE-Luv

L : 63

U : -42.36

V : -30.93

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.21

A : -21.75

B : -17.74






Similar Colors and Paints



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


Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)


RAL Design


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ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)


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ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)





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Behr


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ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)





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ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
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Fountain (SW 6787)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)


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Dunn-Edwards


Gulf Waters (MQ4-52) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gulf Waters (MQ4-52) to Dunn-Edwards


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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


Gulf Waters (MQ4-52) - #2DA6BF Color Images and Patterns


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