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Benjamin Moore Meridian Blue (761) Paint Color


Color Name: Meridian Blue (761)
Hex Color Code: #0493A7
RGB Color Code: RGB(4, 147, 167)
CMYK Values*: 97.6%, 12.0%, 0.0%, 34.5%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Meridian Blue (761) color - its meaning and example


What color is Meridian Blue (761)?

Meridian Blue (761) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Meridian Blue (761) is #0493A7, and the RGB color code is RGB(4, 147, 167).

In the RGB color model, Meridian Blue (761) has a red value of 4, a green value of 147, and a blue value of 167. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 97.6% cyan, 12.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 187.4° (degrees), 95.3 % saturation, and 33.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Meridian Blue (761) has a hue of 187.4° (degrees), 97.6 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.


Meridian Blue (761) is cool or warm?

The color Meridian Blue (761) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Meridian Blue (761)?

Meridian Blue (761) has an LRV of nearly 24. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Meridian Blue (761)

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of Meridian Blue (761) 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 24 puts Benjamin Moore Meridian Blue (761) 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


Meridian Blue (761) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(4, 147, 167)
Red
4 (1.6%)
Green
147 (57.6%)
Blue
167 (65.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
97.60%
Magenta
11.98%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
34.51%

HSL

HSL(187.36deg, 95.3 %, 33.5 %)

Hue
187.36°
Saturation
95.32 %.
Lightness
33.53 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 92, 151)
Red
38 (14.8%)
Yellow
92 (36.3%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
187.36°
Saturation
97.60 %.
Brightness / Value
65.49 %.

HWB

H: 187.36°

W: 1.57 %

B: 34.51 %

XYZ

X : 17.46

Y : 23.68

Z : 40.21

YXY

Y1 : 23.68

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 98.43%

M : 42.35%

Y : 34.51%


LRV

~ 23.7 %

Munsell Color System

7.7BG 5.4/17.4

CIE-Lab

L : 55.77

A : -25.13

B : -19.75

CIE-Lch

L : 55.77

C : 31.96

H : 218.17

CIE-Luv

L : 55.77

U : -40.81

V : -26.3

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.67

A : -21.13

B : -14.92






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Meridian Blue (761) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Meridian Blue (761) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.



#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#009DC4
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)
#008B8B
Dark Cyan
ΔE - 8.50 (91.5% similar)
#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 8.72 (91.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Meridian Blue (761) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Meridian Blue (761) to Pantone PMS


#008CA0
PANTONE 2230 C
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#0099B2
PANTONE 2396 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#2D8C9E
PANTONE 2221 C
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#008EAA
PANTONE 3135 C
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Meridian Blue (761) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Meridian Blue (761) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Meridian Blue (761) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Meridian Blue (761) to RAL Design


#009FB3
RAL 220 60 35 - Planet Blue
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#00889F
RAL 220 50 40 - Toy Blue
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#399BB4
RAL 230 60 30 - Sports Blue
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#00A1B9
RAL 220 60 40 - January Blue
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)





Paint similar to Meridian Blue (761) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Meridian Blue (761) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.


Benjamin Moore


Meridian Blue (761) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Meridian Blue (761) to Benjamin Moore


#0493A7
Meridian Blue (761)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#3292A1
Wilmington Spruce (754)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#409CAC
Blue Lagoon (2054-40)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#4D9CAE
Ash Blue (2057-40)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Meridian Blue (761) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Meridian Blue (761) to Dunn-Edwards


#0092A3
Oasis (DET 546)
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#1E98AE
Tropical Lagoon (DE 5781)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#189FAC
Riviera (DE 5753)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Meridian Blue (761) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Meridian Blue (761) to PPG Paints


#1E8EA1
Safe Harbor (PPG1235-6)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#26A5BA
Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)





Valspar


Meridian Blue (761) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Meridian Blue (761) to Valspar


#358F9F
Aqua Dance (5002-8B)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#0195B7
Pool Party (5002-10B)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#408798
Rickrack (V068-5)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#4A9CA6
Gone Fishing (5004-8A)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)


Behr


Meridian Blue (761) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Meridian Blue (761) to Behr


#008E9A
Bella Vista (P470-6)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#0089A0
Aruba Blue (P480-6)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#408E99
Prophetic Sea (MQ6-34)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#328696
Precious Stone (M470-6)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Meridian Blue (761) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Meridian Blue (761) to Sherwin Williams


#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#018498
Cruising (SW 6782)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#34A3B6
Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#019196
Splashy (SW 6942)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% 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

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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.







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