Behr Optimum Blue (M540-7) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Optimum Blue (M540-7) |
| Hex Color Code: | #465A7F |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(70, 90, 127) |
| CMYK Values*: | 44.9%, 29.1%, 0.0%, 50.2% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is Optimum Blue (M540-7)?
Optimum Blue (M540-7) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Optimum Blue (M540-7) is #465A7F, and the RGB color code is RGB(70, 90, 127).
In the RGB color model, Optimum Blue (M540-7) has a red value of 70, a green value of 90, and a blue value of 127. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 44.9% cyan, 29.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 50.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 218.9° (degrees), 28.9 % saturation, and 38.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Optimum Blue (M540-7) has a hue of 218.9° (degrees), 44.9 % saturation and 49.8 % brightness/value.
Optimum Blue (M540-7) is cool or warm?
The color Optimum Blue (M540-7) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Optimum Blue (M540-7)?
Optimum Blue (M540-7) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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
Optimum Blue (M540-7)
Light Color
Compare LRV 10 of Optimum Blue (M540-7) 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 10 puts Behr Optimum Blue (M540-7) 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
Optimum Blue (M540-7) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(70, 90, 127)
Red
70 (27.5%)
Green
90 (35.3%)
Blue
127 (49.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
44.88%
Magenta
29.13%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
50.20%
HSL
HSL(218.95deg, 28.9 %, 38.6 %)
Hue
218.95°
Saturation
28.93 %.
Lightness
38.63 %.
RYB
RYB(90, 107, 153)
Red
90 (35.2%)
Yellow
107 (42.0%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
218.95°
Saturation
44.88 %.
Brightness / Value
49.80 %.
HWB
H: 218.95°
W: 27.45 %
B: 50.20 %
XYZ
X : 10.01
Y : 10.15
Z : 21.51
YXY
Y1 : 10.15
X : 0.24
Y2 : 0.24
CMY
C : 72.55%
M : 64.71%
Y : 50.20%
LRV
~ 10.1 %
Munsell Color System
3.8PB 3.7/4.6
CIE-Lab
L : 38.1
A : 2.93
B : -23.2
CIE-Lch
L : 38.1
C : 23.38
H : 277.21
CIE-Luv
L : 38.1
U : -10.5
V : -32.49
Hunter-Lab
L : 31.85
A : 0.36
B : -17.74
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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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
Optimum Blue (M540-7) - #465A7F Color Images and Patterns
