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Benjamin Moore Philipsburg Blue (HC-159) Paint Color


Color Name: Philipsburg Blue (HC-159)
Hex Color Code: #627885
RGB Color Code: RGB(98, 120, 133)
CMYK Values*: 26.3%, 9.8%, 0.0%, 47.8%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Philipsburg Blue (HC-159) color - its meaning and example


What color is Philipsburg Blue (HC-159)?

Philipsburg Blue (HC-159) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Philipsburg Blue (HC-159) is #627885, and the RGB color code is RGB(98, 120, 133).

In the RGB color model, Philipsburg Blue (HC-159) has a red value of 98, a green value of 120, and a blue value of 133. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 26.3% cyan, 9.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 47.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.3° (degrees), 15.2 % saturation, and 45.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Philipsburg Blue (HC-159) has a hue of 202.3° (degrees), 26.3 % saturation and 52.2 % brightness/value.


Philipsburg Blue (HC-159) is cool or warm?

The color Philipsburg Blue (HC-159) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Philipsburg Blue (HC-159)?

Philipsburg Blue (HC-159) has an LRV of nearly 18. 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

Philipsburg Blue (HC-159)

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of Philipsburg Blue (HC-159) 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 18 puts Benjamin Moore Philipsburg Blue (HC-159) 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


Philipsburg Blue (HC-159) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(98, 120, 133)
Red
98 (38.4%)
Green
120 (47.1%)
Blue
133 (52.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
26.32%
Magenta
9.77%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
47.84%

HSL

HSL(202.29deg, 15.2 %, 45.3 %)

Hue
202.29°
Saturation
15.15 %.
Lightness
45.29 %.

RYB

RYB(73, 99, 121)
Red
73 (28.6%)
Yellow
99 (38.9%)
Blue
121 (47.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
202.29°
Saturation
26.32 %.
Brightness / Value
52.16 %.

HWB

H: 202.29°

W: 38.43 %

B: 47.84 %

XYZ

X : 15.99

Y : 17.72

Z : 24.77

YXY

Y1 : 17.72

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 61.57%

M : 52.94%

Y : 47.84%


LRV

~ 17.7 %

Munsell Color System

2.6B 4.8/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 49.16

A : -4.85

B : -9.75

CIE-Lch

L : 49.16

C : 10.89

H : 243.53

CIE-Luv

L : 49.16

U : -11.68

V : -13.07

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.1

A : -5.89

B : -5.41






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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.







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