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Behr North Pole Blue (M480-5A) Paint Color


Color Name: North Pole Blue (M480-5A)
Hex Color Code: #55A0B7
RGB Color Code: RGB(85, 160, 183)
CMYK Values*: 53.6%, 12.6%, 0.0%, 28.2%





About North Pole Blue (M480-5A) color - its meaning and example


What color is North Pole Blue (M480-5A)?

North Pole Blue (M480-5A) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for North Pole Blue (M480-5A) is #55A0B7, and the RGB color code is RGB(85, 160, 183).

In the RGB color model, North Pole Blue (M480-5A) has a red value of 85, a green value of 160, and a blue value of 183. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 53.6% cyan, 12.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 28.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 194.1° (degrees), 40.5 % saturation, and 52.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, North Pole Blue (M480-5A) has a hue of 194.1° (degrees), 53.6 % saturation and 71.8 % brightness/value.


North Pole Blue (M480-5A) is cool or warm?

The color North Pole Blue (M480-5A) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of North Pole Blue (M480-5A)?

North Pole Blue (M480-5A) has an LRV of nearly 30. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

North Pole Blue (M480-5A)

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of North Pole Blue (M480-5A) 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 30 puts Behr North Pole Blue (M480-5A) 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


North Pole Blue (M480-5A) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(85, 160, 183)
Red
85 (33.3%)
Green
160 (62.7%)
Blue
183 (71.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
53.55%
Magenta
12.57%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
28.24%

HSL

HSL(194.08deg, 40.5 %, 52.5 %)

Hue
194.08°
Saturation
40.50 %.
Lightness
52.55 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 67, 105)
Red
34 (13.3%)
Yellow
67 (26.3%)
Blue
105 (41.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
194.08°
Saturation
53.55 %.
Brightness / Value
71.76 %.

HWB

H: 194.08°

W: 33.33 %

B: 28.24 %

XYZ

X : 24.86

Y : 30.49

Z : 49.37

YXY

Y1 : 30.49

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 66.67%

M : 37.25%

Y : 28.24%


LRV

~ 30.5 %

Munsell Color System

3B 6.0/5.5

CIE-Lab

L : 62.08

A : -16.76

B : -19.04

CIE-Lch

L : 62.08

C : 25.36

H : 228.65

CIE-Luv

L : 62.08

U : -32.33

V : -26.62

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.22

A : -16.26

B : -14.36






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to North Pole Blue (M480-5A) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to North Pole Blue (M480-5A) (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.



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


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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#6BA4B8
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ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
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PANTONE 7459 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


North Pole Blue (M480-5A) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of North Pole Blue (M480-5A) to British Standard 4800


#6BA3BA
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ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)


RAL Classic


North Pole Blue (M480-5A) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of North Pole Blue (M480-5A) to RAL Classic


#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)





Paint similar to North Pole Blue (M480-5A) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to North Pole Blue (M480-5A) (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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Benjamin Moore


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#5D9FB6
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Valspar


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#3DA1B8
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ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)





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PPG Paints


North Pole Blue (M480-5A) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of North Pole Blue (M480-5A) to PPG Paints


#55A7B6
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Sherwin Williams


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#34A3B6
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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


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