Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue (1638) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Midnight Blue (1638) |
| Hex Color Code: | #494E52 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(73, 78, 82) |
| CMYK Values*: | 11.0%, 4.9%, 0.0%, 67.8% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Black |
What color is Midnight Blue (1638)?
Midnight Blue (1638) color belongs to the Black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Midnight Blue (1638) is #494E52, and the RGB color code is RGB(73, 78, 82).
In the RGB color model, Midnight Blue (1638) has a red value of 73, a green value of 78, and a blue value of 82. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.0% cyan, 4.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 67.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.7° (degrees), 5.8 % saturation, and 30.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Midnight Blue (1638) has a hue of 206.7° (degrees), 11.0 % saturation and 32.2 % brightness/value.
Midnight Blue (1638) is cool or warm?
The color Midnight Blue (1638) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Midnight Blue (1638)?
Midnight Blue (1638) has an LRV of nearly 7. 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
Midnight Blue (1638)
Light Color
Compare LRV 7 of Midnight Blue (1638) 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 7 puts Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue (1638) 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
Midnight Blue (1638) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(73, 78, 82)
Red
73 (28.6%)
Green
78 (30.6%)
Blue
82 (32.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
10.98%
Magenta
4.88%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
67.84%
HSL
HSL(206.67deg, 5.8 %, 30.4 %)
Hue
206.67°
Saturation
5.81 %.
Lightness
30.39 %.
RYB
RYB(125, 140, 156)
Red
125 (49.1%)
Yellow
140 (54.7%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
206.67°
Saturation
10.98 %.
Brightness / Value
32.16 %.
HWB
H: 206.67°
W: 28.63 %
B: 67.84 %
XYZ
X : 7
Y : 7.47
Z : 9.06
YXY
Y1 : 7.47
X : 0.3
Y2 : 0.32
CMY
C : 71.37%
M : 69.41%
Y : 67.84%
LRV
~ 7.5 %
Munsell Color System
5.7B 3.1/0.6
CIE-Lab
L : 32.86
A : -1.08
B : -3.06
CIE-Lch
L : 32.86
C : 3.24
H : 250.46
CIE-Luv
L : 32.86
U : -2.8
V : -3.62
Hunter-Lab
L : 27.34
A : -2.17
B : -0.5
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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
Midnight Blue (1638) - #494E52 Color Images and Patterns
