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Behr New Age Blue (PPU15-05) Paint Color


Color Name: New Age Blue (PPU15-05)
Hex Color Code: #496EAD
RGB Color Code: RGB(73, 110, 173)
CMYK Values*: 57.8%, 36.4%, 0.0%, 32.2%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About New Age Blue (PPU15-05) color - its meaning and example


What color is New Age Blue (PPU15-05)?

New Age Blue (PPU15-05) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for New Age Blue (PPU15-05) is #496EAD, and the RGB color code is RGB(73, 110, 173).

In the RGB color model, New Age Blue (PPU15-05) has a red value of 73, a green value of 110, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 57.8% cyan, 36.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 217.8° (degrees), 40.7 % saturation, and 48.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, New Age Blue (PPU15-05) has a hue of 217.8° (degrees), 57.8 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.


New Age Blue (PPU15-05) is cool or warm?

The color New Age Blue (PPU15-05) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of New Age Blue (PPU15-05)?

New Age Blue (PPU15-05) has an LRV of nearly 16. 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

New Age Blue (PPU15-05)

Light Color


Compare LRV 16 of New Age Blue (PPU15-05) 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 16 puts Behr New Age Blue (PPU15-05) 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


New Age Blue (PPU15-05) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(73, 110, 173)
Red
73 (28.6%)
Green
110 (43.1%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
57.80%
Magenta
36.42%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(217.8deg, 40.7 %, 48.2 %)

Hue
217.8°
Saturation
40.65 %.
Lightness
48.24 %.

RYB

RYB(55, 71, 140)
Red
55 (21.7%)
Yellow
71 (28.0%)
Blue
140 (54.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
217.8°
Saturation
57.80 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 217.8°

W: 28.63 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 15.87

Y : 15.59

Z : 41.71

YXY

Y1 : 15.59

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.21

CMY

C : 71.37%

M : 56.86%

Y : 32.16%


LRV

~ 15.6 %

Munsell Color System

4.9PB 4.5/8.1

CIE-Lab

L : 46.43

A : 6.23

B : -37.62

CIE-Lch

L : 46.43

C : 38.13

H : 279.4

CIE-Luv

L : 46.43

U : -17.2

V : -56.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.48

A : 2.65

B : -35






Similar Colors and Paints



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


Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


Pantone TPX


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ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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British Standard 4800


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ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)


RAL Classic


New Age Blue (PPU15-05) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of New Age Blue (PPU15-05) to RAL Classic


#42698C
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ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to New Age Blue (PPU15-05) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to New Age Blue (PPU15-05) (Paint - Behr). 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.


Behr


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Dunn-Edwards


New Age Blue (PPU15-05) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of New Age Blue (PPU15-05) to Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


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ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)





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Valspar


New Age Blue (PPU15-05) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of New Age Blue (PPU15-05) to Valspar


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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


New Age Blue (PPU15-05) - #496EAD Color Images and Patterns


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