Benjamin Moore Marlboro Blue (HC-153) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Marlboro Blue (HC-153) |
| Hex Color Code: | #95B9C6 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(149, 185, 198) |
| CMYK Values*: | 24.7%, 6.6%, 0.0%, 22.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Marlboro Blue (HC-153)?
Marlboro Blue (HC-153) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Marlboro Blue (HC-153) is #95B9C6, and the RGB color code is RGB(149, 185, 198).
In the RGB color model, Marlboro Blue (HC-153) has a red value of 149, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 198. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 24.7% cyan, 6.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 195.9° (degrees), 30.1 % saturation, and 68.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Marlboro Blue (HC-153) has a hue of 195.9° (degrees), 24.7 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.
Marlboro Blue (HC-153) is cool or warm?
The color Marlboro Blue (HC-153) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Marlboro Blue (HC-153)?
Marlboro Blue (HC-153) has an LRV of nearly 45. 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
Marlboro Blue (HC-153)
Light Color
Compare LRV 45 of Marlboro Blue (HC-153) 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 45 puts Benjamin Moore Marlboro Blue (HC-153) 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
Marlboro Blue (HC-153) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(149, 185, 198)
Red
149 (58.4%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
198 (77.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
24.75%
Magenta
6.57%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
22.35%
HSL
HSL(195.92deg, 30.1 %, 68.0 %)
Hue
195.92°
Saturation
30.06 %.
Lightness
68.04 %.
RYB
RYB(25, 51, 65)
Red
25 (10.0%)
Yellow
51 (20.0%)
Blue
65 (25.4%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
195.92°
Saturation
24.75 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.
HWB
H: 195.92°
W: 58.43 %
B: 22.35 %
XYZ
X : 39.94
Y : 45.16
Z : 60.04
YXY
Y1 : 45.16
X : 0.28
Y2 : 0.31
CMY
C : 41.57%
M : 27.45%
Y : 22.35%
LRV
~ 45.2 %
Munsell Color System
2.1B 7.2/3
CIE-Lab
L : 73
A : -9.13
B : -10.56
CIE-Lch
L : 73
C : 13.95
H : 229.15
CIE-Luv
L : 73
U : -18.84
V : -14.66
Hunter-Lab
L : 67.2
A : -11.53
B : -5.92
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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
Marlboro Blue (HC-153) - #95B9C6 Color Images and Patterns
