Behr Midnight Blue (N480-7) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Midnight Blue (N480-7) |
| Hex Color Code: | #4C565E |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(76, 86, 94) |
| CMYK Values*: | 19.1%, 8.5%, 0.0%, 63.1% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Midnight Blue (N480-7)?
Midnight Blue (N480-7) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Midnight Blue (N480-7) is #4C565E, and the RGB color code is RGB(76, 86, 94).
In the RGB color model, Midnight Blue (N480-7) has a red value of 76, a green value of 86, and a blue value of 94. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.1% cyan, 8.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 63.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.7° (degrees), 10.6 % saturation, and 33.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Midnight Blue (N480-7) has a hue of 206.7° (degrees), 19.1 % saturation and 36.9 % brightness/value.
Midnight Blue (N480-7) is cool or warm?
The color Midnight Blue (N480-7) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Midnight Blue (N480-7)?
Midnight Blue (N480-7) has an LRV of nearly 9. 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 (N480-7)
Light Color
Compare LRV 9 of Midnight Blue (N480-7) 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 9 puts Behr Midnight Blue (N480-7) 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 (N480-7) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(76, 86, 94)
Red
76 (29.8%)
Green
86 (33.7%)
Blue
94 (36.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
19.15%
Magenta
8.51%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
63.14%
HSL
HSL(206.67deg, 10.6 %, 33.3 %)
Hue
206.67°
Saturation
10.59 %.
Lightness
33.33 %.
RYB
RYB(112, 130, 150)
Red
112 (44.1%)
Yellow
130 (51.1%)
Blue
150 (59.0%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
206.67°
Saturation
19.15 %.
Brightness / Value
36.86 %.
HWB
H: 206.67°
W: 29.80 %
B: 63.14 %
XYZ
X : 8.33
Y : 9
Z : 11.89
YXY
Y1 : 9
X : 0.29
Y2 : 0.31
CMY
C : 70.20%
M : 66.27%
Y : 63.14%
LRV
~ 9 %
Munsell Color System
5.6B 3.4/1.2
CIE-Lab
L : 35.98
A : -1.99
B : -5.96
CIE-Lch
L : 35.98
C : 6.28
H : 251.55
CIE-Luv
L : 35.98
U : -5.48
V : -7.39
Hunter-Lab
L : 30
A : -2.95
B : -2.49
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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 (N480-7) - #4C565E Color Images and Patterns
