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Behr Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) Paint Color


Color Name: Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09)
Hex Color Code: #404457
RGB Color Code: RGB(64, 68, 87)
CMYK Values*: 26.4%, 21.8%, 0.0%, 65.9%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) color - its meaning and example


What color is Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09)?

Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) is #404457, and the RGB color code is RGB(64, 68, 87).

In the RGB color model, Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) has a red value of 64, a green value of 68, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 26.4% cyan, 21.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 65.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 229.6° (degrees), 15.2 % saturation, and 29.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) has a hue of 229.6° (degrees), 26.4 % saturation and 34.1 % brightness/value.


Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) is cool or warm?

The color Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09)?

Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) has an LRV of nearly 6. By LRV value, it is a dark 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

Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09)

Light Color


Compare LRV 6 of Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) 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 6 puts Behr Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) 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


Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(64, 68, 87)
Red
64 (25.1%)
Green
68 (26.7%)
Blue
87 (34.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
26.44%
Magenta
21.84%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
65.88%

HSL

HSL(229.57deg, 15.2 %, 29.6 %)

Hue
229.57°
Saturation
15.23 %.
Lightness
29.61 %.

RYB

RYB(128, 138, 167)
Red
128 (50.3%)
Yellow
138 (54.1%)
Blue
167 (65.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
229.57°
Saturation
26.44 %.
Brightness / Value
34.12 %.

HWB

H: 229.57°

W: 25.10 %

B: 65.88 %

XYZ

X : 5.9

Y : 5.91

Z : 9.85

YXY

Y1 : 5.91

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 74.90%

M : 73.33%

Y : 65.88%


LRV

~ 5.9 %

Munsell Color System

5.3PB 2.8/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 29.19

A : 3.21

B : -11.86

CIE-Lch

L : 29.19

C : 12.28

H : 285.14

CIE-Luv

L : 29.19

U : -2.91

V : -15.05

Hunter-Lab

L : 24.32

A : 0.77

B : -6.99






Similar Colors and Paints



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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


Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) - #404457 Color Images and Patterns


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