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Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue (776) Paint Color


Color Name: Santa Monica Blue (776)
Hex Color Code: #3A6E8C
RGB Color Code: RGB(58, 110, 140)
CMYK Values*: 58.6%, 21.4%, 0.0%, 45.1%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Santa Monica Blue (776) color - its meaning and example


What color is Santa Monica Blue (776)?

Santa Monica Blue (776) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Santa Monica Blue (776) is #3A6E8C, and the RGB color code is RGB(58, 110, 140).

In the RGB color model, Santa Monica Blue (776) has a red value of 58, a green value of 110, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 58.6% cyan, 21.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202° (degrees), 41.4 % saturation, and 38.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Santa Monica Blue (776) has a hue of 202° (degrees), 58.6 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.


Santa Monica Blue (776) is cool or warm?

The color Santa Monica Blue (776) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Santa Monica Blue (776)?

Santa Monica Blue (776) has an LRV of nearly 14. 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

Santa Monica Blue (776)

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of Santa Monica Blue (776) 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 14 puts Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue (776) 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


Santa Monica Blue (776) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(58, 110, 140)
Red
58 (22.7%)
Green
110 (43.1%)
Blue
140 (54.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
58.57%
Magenta
21.43%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
45.10%

HSL

HSL(201.95deg, 41.4 %, 38.8 %)

Hue
201.95°
Saturation
41.41 %.
Lightness
38.82 %.

RYB

RYB(71, 103, 149)
Red
71 (27.8%)
Yellow
103 (40.2%)
Blue
149 (58.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
201.95°
Saturation
58.57 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.

HWB

H: 201.95°

W: 22.75 %

B: 45.10 %

XYZ

X : 12.05

Y : 13.94

Z : 26.87

YXY

Y1 : 13.94

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 77.25%

M : 56.86%

Y : 45.10%


LRV

~ 13.9 %

Munsell Color System

7.2B 4.3/5

CIE-Lab

L : 44.15

A : -8.07

B : -21.73

CIE-Lch

L : 44.15

C : 23.18

H : 249.62

CIE-Luv

L : 44.15

U : -21.86

V : -30.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.34

A : -7.73

B : -16.52






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Santa Monica Blue (776) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Santa Monica Blue (776) (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 - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
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ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Santa Monica Blue (776) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Santa Monica Blue (776) to RAL Classic


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RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
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RAL 5009 - Azure Blue
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
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RAL 5019 - Capri Blue
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


Santa Monica Blue (776) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Santa Monica Blue (776) to Pantone PMS


#41748D
PANTONE 7698 C
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
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PANTONE 7705 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
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PANTONE 7706 C
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
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PANTONE 2392 C
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


Santa Monica Blue (776) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Santa Monica Blue (776) to RAL Design


#00688D
RAL 240 40 35 - Stone Blue
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#1D6383
RAL 250 40 25 - Linen Blue
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#326285
RAL 260 40 25 - Enamel Blue
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
#00658C
RAL 250 40 30 - Pool Blue
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Santa Monica Blue (776) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Santa Monica Blue (776) to British Standard 4800


#486D7C
BS 18-C-37 - Blue
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#3876AB
BS 20-E-53 - Blue
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)


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#21759B
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ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)





Paint similar to Santa Monica Blue (776) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Santa Monica Blue (776) (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


Santa Monica Blue (776) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Santa Monica Blue (776) to Benjamin Moore


#386B8C
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ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)


Behr


Santa Monica Blue (776) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Santa Monica Blue (776) to Behr


#416F8B
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ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
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Bering Wave (S490-6)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
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Sailor'S Bay (M510-5)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Santa Monica Blue (776) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Santa Monica Blue (776) to Dunn-Edwards


#3F6E8E
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ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
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Rainy Lake (DE 5852)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
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Surf's Up (DET 583)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Santa Monica Blue (776) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Santa Monica Blue (776) to Sherwin Williams


#43718B
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ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
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Danube (SW 6803)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
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Turkish Tile (SW 7610)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Santa Monica Blue (776) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Santa Monica Blue (776) to PPG Paints


#296D93
Blue Oasis (PPG1158-6)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
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Cosmic Dust (PPG1157-6)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
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Port Au Prince (PPG1238-7)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#53778F
Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


Valspar


Santa Monica Blue (776) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Santa Monica Blue (776) to Valspar


#4F718A
Veranda Blue (4004-6B)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
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Oh So Vo (8001-40G)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#2077A0
In the Mood (V071-5)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
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Aristocratic (M336)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% 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.







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