Behr Reef Blue (S490-3) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Reef Blue (S490-3) |
| Hex Color Code: | #93BDCF |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(147, 189, 207) |
| CMYK Values*: | 29.0%, 8.7%, 0.0%, 18.8% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Reef Blue (S490-3)?
Reef Blue (S490-3) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Reef Blue (S490-3) is #93BDCF, and the RGB color code is RGB(147, 189, 207).
In the RGB color model, Reef Blue (S490-3) has a red value of 147, a green value of 189, and a blue value of 207. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.0% cyan, 8.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 18.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198° (degrees), 38.5 % saturation, and 69.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Reef Blue (S490-3) has a hue of 198° (degrees), 29.0 % saturation and 81.2 % brightness/value.
Reef Blue (S490-3) is cool or warm?
The color Reef Blue (S490-3) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Reef Blue (S490-3)?
Reef Blue (S490-3) has an LRV of nearly 47. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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
Reef Blue (S490-3)
Light Color
Compare LRV 47 of Reef Blue (S490-3) 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 47 puts Behr Reef Blue (S490-3) paint color in the
medium 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
Reef Blue (S490-3) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(147, 189, 207)
Red
147 (57.6%)
Green
189 (74.1%)
Blue
207 (81.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
28.99%
Magenta
8.70%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
18.82%
HSL
HSL(198deg, 38.5 %, 69.4 %)
Hue
198°
Saturation
38.46 %.
Lightness
69.41 %.
RYB
RYB(22, 44, 63)
Red
22 (8.6%)
Yellow
44 (17.4%)
Blue
63 (24.8%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
198°
Saturation
28.99 %.
Brightness / Value
81.18 %.
HWB
H: 198°
W: 57.65 %
B: 18.82 %
XYZ
X : 41.49
Y : 47.1
Z : 65.94
YXY
Y1 : 47.1
X : 0.27
Y2 : 0.3
CMY
C : 42.35%
M : 25.88%
Y : 18.82%
LRV
~ 47.1 %
Munsell Color System
3.3B 7.3/3.6
CIE-Lab
L : 74.26
A : -9.73
B : -13.59
CIE-Lch
L : 74.26
C : 16.72
H : 234.39
CIE-Luv
L : 74.26
U : -21.59
V : -19.44
Hunter-Lab
L : 68.63
A : -12.19
B : -8.92
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British Standard 4800
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Reef Blue (S490-3) - #93BDCF Color Images and Patterns
