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Behr Light Drizzle (N480-1) Paint Color


Color Name: Light Drizzle (N480-1)
Hex Color Code: #C9D3D7
RGB Color Code: RGB(201, 211, 215)
CMYK Values*: 6.5%, 1.9%, 0.0%, 15.7%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Light Drizzle (N480-1) color - its meaning and example


What color is Light Drizzle (N480-1)?

Light Drizzle (N480-1) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Light Drizzle (N480-1) is #C9D3D7, and the RGB color code is RGB(201, 211, 215).

In the RGB color model, Light Drizzle (N480-1) has a red value of 201, a green value of 211, and a blue value of 215. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.5% cyan, 1.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 15.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 197.1° (degrees), 14.9 % saturation, and 81.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Light Drizzle (N480-1) has a hue of 197.1° (degrees), 6.5 % saturation and 84.3 % brightness/value.


Light Drizzle (N480-1) is cool or warm?

The color Light Drizzle (N480-1) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Light Drizzle (N480-1)?

Light Drizzle (N480-1) has an LRV of nearly 64. By LRV value, it is a 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 Drizzle (N480-1)

Light Color


Compare LRV 64 of Light Drizzle (N480-1) 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 64 puts Behr Light Drizzle (N480-1) paint color in the lighter 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 Drizzle (N480-1) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 211, 215)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
211 (82.7%)
Blue
215 (84.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.51%
Magenta
1.86%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
15.69%

HSL

HSL(197.14deg, 14.9 %, 81.6 %)

Hue
197.14°
Saturation
14.89 %.
Lightness
81.57 %.

RYB

RYB(16, 37, 34)
Red
16 (6.3%)
Yellow
37 (14.3%)
Blue
34 (13.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
197.14°
Saturation
6.51 %.
Brightness / Value
84.31 %.

HWB

H: 197.14°

W: 78.82 %

B: 15.69 %

XYZ

X : 59.65

Y : 63.91

Z : 73.48

YXY

Y1 : 63.91

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 17.25%

Y : 15.69%


LRV

~ 63.9 %

Munsell Color System

7.6BG 8.3/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 83.92

A : -2.61

B : -3.15

CIE-Lch

L : 83.92

C : 4.1

H : 230.35

CIE-Luv

L : 83.92

U : -5.72

V : -4.36

Hunter-Lab

L : 79.95

A : -6.72

B : 1.46






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Light Drizzle (N480-1) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Light Drizzle (N480-1) (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.



#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#D3D3D3
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ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#CCCCCC
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ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#DCDCDC
Gainsboro
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)





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


RAL Design


Light Drizzle (N480-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Light Drizzle (N480-1) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Light Drizzle (N480-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Light Drizzle (N480-1) to Pantone PMS


#BFCED6
PANTONE 5455 C
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#D0D3D4
PANTONE 427 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#BAC9CD
PANTONE 4155 C
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#D9E1E2
PANTONE 7541 C
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Light Drizzle (N480-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Light Drizzle (N480-1) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Light Drizzle (N480-1) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Light Drizzle (N480-1) to British Standard 4800


#D2D2D2
BS 02-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#CED2CC
BS 18-C-33 - Blue
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Light Drizzle (N480-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Light Drizzle (N480-1) to RAL Classic


#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Light Drizzle (N480-1) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Light Drizzle (N480-1) (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


Light Drizzle (N480-1) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Light Drizzle (N480-1) to Behr


#C2CED2
Alice White (MQ3-58)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.4% similar)
#CFD2D3
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ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
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Icicles (N490-2)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
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Flowing Breeze (N480-2)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Light Drizzle (N480-1) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Light Drizzle (N480-1) to Benjamin Moore


#C1CDD3
Mt. Rainier Gray (2129-60)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#CFD4D7
Lavender Wash (CSP-515)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#C0CACD
Gentle Gray (1626)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#C4CBD0
Feather Gray (2127-60)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Light Drizzle (N480-1) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Light Drizzle (N480-1) to PPG Paints


#C0CED6
Keepsakes (PPG1040-2)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#D0D3D3
Elemental (PPG1011-2)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#D9DCDD
Spring Thaw (PPG1013-2)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#BFC4C5
Train (PPG0993-2)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Light Drizzle (N480-1) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Light Drizzle (N480-1) to Sherwin Williams


#CDD2D2
Misty (SW 6232)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#BFC9D0
Upward (SW 6239)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#BCCBCE
Sleepy Blue (SW 6225)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#C9CCCD
Evening Shadow (SW 7662)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Valspar


Light Drizzle (N480-1) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Light Drizzle (N480-1) to Valspar


#BFCBCD
Milky Way (8004-37B)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
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Silver Leaf (4006-1A)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
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Aerodynamic (8006-10A)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#D7D9DA
Fragile Blue (7004-10)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Light Drizzle (N480-1) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Light Drizzle (N480-1) to Dunn-Edwards


#D5D7D9
December Sky (DE 6352)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#D8DADB
Silver Setting (DE 6359)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#D3D3D2
Silver Spoon (DE 6366)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#C0C3C4
Foil (DE 6360)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% 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


Light Drizzle (N480-1) - #C9D3D7 Color Images and Patterns


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