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Sherwin Williams Powder Blue (SW 2863) Paint Color


Color Name: Powder Blue (SW 2863)
Hex Color Code: #89A4AD
RGB Color Code: RGB(137, 164, 173)
CMYK Values*: 20.8%, 5.2%, 0.0%, 32.2%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Powder Blue (SW 2863) color - its meaning and example


What color is Powder Blue (SW 2863)?

Powder Blue (SW 2863) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Powder Blue (SW 2863) is #89A4AD, and the RGB color code is RGB(137, 164, 173).

In the RGB color model, Powder Blue (SW 2863) has a red value of 137, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 20.8% cyan, 5.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 195° (degrees), 18.0 % saturation, and 60.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Powder Blue (SW 2863) has a hue of 195° (degrees), 20.8 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.


Powder Blue (SW 2863) is cool or warm?

The color Powder Blue (SW 2863) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Powder Blue (SW 2863)?

Powder Blue (SW 2863) has an LRV of nearly 35. 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

Powder Blue (SW 2863)

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of Powder Blue (SW 2863) 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 35 puts Sherwin Williams Powder Blue (SW 2863) 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


Powder Blue (SW 2863) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(137, 164, 173)
Red
137 (53.7%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
20.81%
Magenta
5.20%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(195deg, 18.0 %, 60.8 %)

Hue
195°
Saturation
18.00 %.
Lightness
60.78 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 69, 80)
Red
40 (15.5%)
Yellow
69 (27.1%)
Blue
80 (31.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
195°
Saturation
20.81 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 195°

W: 53.73 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 31.13

Y : 34.89

Z : 44.63

YXY

Y1 : 34.89

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 46.27%

M : 35.69%

Y : 32.16%


LRV

~ 34.9 %

Munsell Color System

7.7BG 6.4/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 65.66

A : -7.31

B : -7.77

CIE-Lch

L : 65.66

C : 10.67

H : 226.74

CIE-Luv

L : 65.66

U : -14.43

V : -10.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.06

A : -9.27

B : -3.45






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Powder Blue (SW 2863) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Powder Blue (SW 2863) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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.



#8BA8B7
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ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
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ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Powder Blue (SW 2863) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Powder Blue (SW 2863) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Powder Blue (SW 2863) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Powder Blue (SW 2863) to Pantone PMS


#7FA0AC
PANTONE 2177 C
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#749FAE
PANTONE 10274 C
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#7BA7BC
PANTONE 7695 C
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#8C9AA3
PANTONE 10262 C
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


Powder Blue (SW 2863) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Powder Blue (SW 2863) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Powder Blue (SW 2863) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Powder Blue (SW 2863) to British Standard 4800


#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)
#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Powder Blue (SW 2863) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Powder Blue (SW 2863) to RAL Classic


#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Powder Blue (SW 2863) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Powder Blue (SW 2863) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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.


Sherwin Williams


Powder Blue (SW 2863) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Powder Blue (SW 2863) to Sherwin Williams


#89A4AD
Powder Blue (SW 2863)
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#8AA3B1
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ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
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Aquitaine (SW 9057)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
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Adrift (SW 7608)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Powder Blue (SW 2863) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Powder Blue (SW 2863) to Benjamin Moore


#8CA4AD
Dusty Cornflower (CSP-605)
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#84A0AB
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ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#83A0AD
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ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#7F9DAC
Labrador Blue (1670)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Powder Blue (SW 2863) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Powder Blue (SW 2863) to PPG Paints


#89A0A6
Symphony Of Blue (PPG1035-4)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#819DAA
Serene Stream (PPG1154-5)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#8FA0A7
Symmetry (PPG1037-4)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#96AFB7
Mountain Stream (PPG1149-4)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)





Valspar


Powder Blue (SW 2863) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Powder Blue (SW 2863) to Valspar


#849EA8
Impressionist (8004-39D)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
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Silver Fox (4008-3C)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#93A8B1
Shale Blue (8004-38D)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
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Blue Skylights (4006-3C)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Powder Blue (SW 2863) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Powder Blue (SW 2863) to Dunn-Edwards


#8BA8AE
Stone Silver (DE 5773)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
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Lake Winnipeg (DE 5794)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#91A2A6
Cape Cod Blue (DEC 792)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#87A1B1
Silver Skate (DE 5801)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


Behr


Powder Blue (SW 2863) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Powder Blue (SW 2863) to Behr


#879CA3
Rainy Season (MQ5-27)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
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Dolphin Blue (S470-4)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
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Windsurf (PPU14-09)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
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French Colony (N480-4)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Powder Blue (SW 2863) - #89A4AD color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Sherwin Williams Powder Blue (SW 2863) - #89A4AD Color Images and Patterns


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