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Farrow & Ball Light Blue (22) Paint Color


Color Name: Light Blue (22)
Hex Color Code: #B5BBB4
RGB Color Code: RGB(181, 187, 180)
CMYK Values*: 3.2%, 0.0%, 3.7%, 26.7%
Color Family (Hue): Gray Gray Green






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About Light Blue (22) color - its meaning and example


What color is Light Blue (22)?

Light Blue (22) color belongs to the Gray Gray Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Light Blue (22) is #B5BBB4, and the RGB color code is RGB(181, 187, 180).

In the RGB color model, Light Blue (22) has a red value of 181, a green value of 187, and a blue value of 180. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.7% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 111.4° (degrees), 4.9 % saturation, and 72.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Light Blue (22) has a hue of 111.4° (degrees), 3.7 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Light Blue (22) is cool or warm?

The color Light Blue (22) is a cool color.



What is the LRV of Light Blue (22)? (For interior and product design)

Light Blue (22) has an LRV of nearly 49. 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

Light Blue (22)

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of Light Blue (22) 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 49 puts Farrow & Ball Light Blue (22) 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


Light Blue (22) (Paint - Farrow & Ball) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 187, 180)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
187 (73.3%)
Blue
180 (70.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.21%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.74%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(111.43deg, 4.9 %, 72.0 %)

Hue
111.43°
Saturation
4.90 %.
Lightness
71.96 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 63, 51)
Red
31 (12.0%)
Yellow
63 (24.6%)
Blue
51 (20.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
111.43°
Saturation
3.74 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 111.43°

W: 70.59 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 45.06

Y : 48.66

Z : 50.2

YXY

Y1 : 48.66

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 26.67%

Y : 29.41%


LRV

~ 48.7 %

Munsell Color System

9.4GY 7.4/1

CIE-Lab

L : 75.24

A : -3.39

B : 2.81

CIE-Lch

L : 75.24

C : 4.4

H : 140.37

CIE-Luv

L : 75.24

U : -3.01

V : 4.72

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.76

A : -6.76

B : 6.16






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Light Blue (22) (Paint - Farrow & Ball)


Here are the colors similar to Light Blue (22) (Paint - Farrow & Ball). 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.



#B2BEB5
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ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#C0C0C0
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ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


Light Blue (22) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Light Blue (22) to Pantone PMS


#B6BCB3
PANTONE 4288 C
ΔE - 0.95 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


Light Blue (22) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Light Blue (22) to RAL Classic


#B0B0A9
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ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)


RAL Design


Light Blue (22) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Light Blue (22) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Light Blue (22) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Light Blue (22) to British Standard 4800


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)




Paint similar to Light Blue (22) (Paint - Farrow & Ball)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Light Blue (22) (Paint - Farrow & Ball). 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


Light Blue (22) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Light Blue (22) to Behr


#B6BBB2
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ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Light Blue (22) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Light Blue (22) to Sherwin Williams


#B0B8B2
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ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#AEB3A9
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ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#BDC0B3
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ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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#B0B9B2
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ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)


Valspar


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ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Light Blue (22) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Light Blue (22) to Dunn-Edwards


#BCC4BD
Ashwood (DE 6290)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
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Haze Blue (DE 6311)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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Patina Creek (DE 6297)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
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Bidwell Blue (DET 551)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Light Blue (22) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Light Blue (22) to PPG Paints


#B7B9B5
Gray Stone (PPG1009-4)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#BEC4B7
Balsam (PPG1128-4)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
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Gale Force (PPG10-08)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
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Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Farrow & Ball Light Blue (22) - #B5BBB4 color palettes and coordinating colors



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.




Complementary / Opposite Color



B5BBB4
Light Blue (22)

BAB4BB
Lavender Gray*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Farrow & Ball Light Blue (22) - #B5BBB4?

Color that best contrast with Farrow & Ball Light Blue (22) - #B5BBB4 is #BAB4BB, color name is Lavender Gray*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Farrow & Ball Light Blue (22) - #B5BBB4?

Complementary or Opposite color for Farrow & Ball Light Blue (22) - #B5BBB4 is #BAB4BB, color name is Lavender Gray*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


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