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Benjamin Moore Providence Blue (1636) Paint Color


Color Name: Providence Blue (1636)
Hex Color Code: #66797F
RGB Color Code: RGB(102, 121, 127)
CMYK Values*: 19.7%, 4.7%, 0.0%, 50.2%
Color Family (Hue): Blue Blue Gray





About Providence Blue (1636) color - its meaning and example


What color is Providence Blue (1636)?

Providence Blue (1636) color belongs to the Blue Blue Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Providence Blue (1636) is #66797F, and the RGB color code is RGB(102, 121, 127).

In the RGB color model, Providence Blue (1636) has a red value of 102, a green value of 121, and a blue value of 127. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.7% cyan, 4.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 50.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 194.4° (degrees), 10.9 % saturation, and 44.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Providence Blue (1636) has a hue of 194.4° (degrees), 19.7 % saturation and 49.8 % brightness/value.


Providence Blue (1636) is cool or warm?

The color Providence Blue (1636) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Providence Blue (1636)?

Providence Blue (1636) 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

Providence Blue (1636)

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of Providence Blue (1636) 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 Providence Blue (1636) 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


Providence Blue (1636) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(102, 121, 127)
Red
102 (40.0%)
Green
121 (47.5%)
Blue
127 (49.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
19.69%
Magenta
4.72%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
50.20%

HSL

HSL(194.4deg, 10.9 %, 44.9 %)

Hue
194.4°
Saturation
10.92 %.
Lightness
44.90 %.

RYB

RYB(76, 103, 118)
Red
76 (29.6%)
Yellow
103 (40.4%)
Blue
118 (46.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
194.4°
Saturation
19.69 %.
Brightness / Value
49.80 %.

HWB

H: 194.4°

W: 40.00 %

B: 50.20 %

XYZ

X : 16.15

Y : 18.03

Z : 22.71

YXY

Y1 : 18.03

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 60.00%

M : 52.55%

Y : 50.20%


LRV

~ 18 %

Munsell Color System

7.7BG 4.8/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 49.53

A : -5.55

B : -5.61

CIE-Lch

L : 49.53

C : 7.9

H : 225.31

CIE-Luv

L : 49.53

U : -10.15

V : -7

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.46

A : -6.43

B : -1.98






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Providence Blue (1636) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Providence Blue (1636) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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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ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)
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ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
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ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)





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


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


Providence Blue (1636) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Providence Blue (1636) to Pantone PMS


#717C7D
PANTONE 444 C
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
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PANTONE 4187 C
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
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PANTONE 10390 C
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
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PANTONE 10265 C
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Providence Blue (1636) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Providence Blue (1636) to British Standard 4800


#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)
#486D7C
BS 18-C-37 - Blue
ΔE - 7.60 (92.4% similar)
#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)


RAL Classic


Providence Blue (1636) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Providence Blue (1636) to RAL Classic


#7A888E
RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)
#5B686D
RAL 7031 - Blue Gray
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#7F868A
RAL 7046 - Telegray 2
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)
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RAL 9023 - Pearl Dark Gray
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Providence Blue (1636) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Providence Blue (1636) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.


Benjamin Moore


Providence Blue (1636) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Providence Blue (1636) to Benjamin Moore


#66797F
Providence Blue (1636)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#6E7C7D
Steep Cliff Gray (2122-20)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
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Montpelier (AF-555)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Providence Blue (1636) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Providence Blue (1636) to PPG Paints


#66787E
Night Rendezvous (PPG1037-5)
ΔE - 0.49 (99.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
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Blue Blood (PPG1034-6)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#6E797B
Phantom (PPG1036-6)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Providence Blue (1636) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Providence Blue (1636) to Sherwin Williams


#657B83
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ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
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Refuge (SW 6228)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
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Foggy Day (SW 6235)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)





Valspar


Providence Blue (1636) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Providence Blue (1636) to Valspar


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Blue Thunder (V139-5)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
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Cornflower Blue (4008-4B)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
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Deep Channel (8006-8E)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Providence Blue (1636) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Providence Blue (1636) to Dunn-Edwards


#707E84
Taliesin Blue (DEC 798)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
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Pike Lake (DE 6320)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
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Long Lake (DE 6334)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
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Rhinoceros (DE 6327)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Behr


Providence Blue (1636) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Providence Blue (1636) to Behr


#708189
Atlantic Shoreline (PPU13-4)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
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Ocean Swell (PPU25-19)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
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Charcoal Blue (N490-5)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
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Hypnotic (MQ5-19)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)








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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