Behr Norwegian Blue (N470-5) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Norwegian Blue (N470-5) |
| Hex Color Code: | #78888E |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(120, 136, 142) |
| CMYK Values*: | 15.5%, 4.2%, 0.0%, 44.3% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Gray |
What color is Norwegian Blue (N470-5)?
Norwegian Blue (N470-5) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Norwegian Blue (N470-5) is #78888E, and the RGB color code is RGB(120, 136, 142).
In the RGB color model, Norwegian Blue (N470-5) has a red value of 120, a green value of 136, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.5% cyan, 4.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 44.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 196.4° (degrees), 8.9 % saturation, and 51.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Norwegian Blue (N470-5) has a hue of 196.4° (degrees), 15.5 % saturation and 55.7 % brightness/value.
Norwegian Blue (N470-5) is cool or warm?
The color Norwegian Blue (N470-5) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Norwegian Blue (N470-5)?
Norwegian Blue (N470-5) 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
Norwegian Blue (N470-5)
Light Color
Compare LRV 24 of Norwegian Blue (N470-5) 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 Behr Norwegian Blue (N470-5) 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
Norwegian Blue (N470-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(120, 136, 142)
Red
120 (47.1%)
Green
136 (53.3%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
15.49%
Magenta
4.23%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
44.31%
HSL
HSL(196.36deg, 8.9 %, 51.4 %)
Hue
196.36°
Saturation
8.87 %.
Lightness
51.37 %.
RYB
RYB(62, 90, 101)
Red
62 (24.5%)
Yellow
90 (35.4%)
Blue
101 (39.8%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
196.36°
Saturation
15.49 %.
Brightness / Value
55.69 %.
HWB
H: 196.36°
W: 47.06 %
B: 44.31 %
XYZ
X : 21.43
Y : 23.55
Z : 29.01
YXY
Y1 : 23.55
X : 0.29
Y2 : 0.32
CMY
C : 52.94%
M : 46.67%
Y : 44.31%
LRV
~ 23.6 %
Munsell Color System
8.7BG 5.4/1.5
CIE-Lab
L : 55.64
A : -4.46
B : -5.18
CIE-Lch
L : 55.64
C : 6.83
H : 229.27
CIE-Luv
L : 55.64
U : -8.81
V : -6.7
Hunter-Lab
L : 48.53
A : -6.11
B : -1.46
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RAL Design
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British Standard 4800
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Color Combinations
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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.
Example Color Images and Mockup
Norwegian Blue (N470-5) - #78888E Color Images and Patterns
