What color is Shadow Blue (N480-3)?
Shadow Blue (N480-3) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Shadow Blue (N480-3) is #A6B5BD, and the RGB color code is RGB(166, 181, 189).
In the RGB color model, Shadow Blue (N480-3) has a red value of 166, a green value of 181, and a blue value of 189. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.2% cyan, 4.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200.9° (degrees), 14.8 % saturation, and 69.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Shadow Blue (N480-3) has a hue of 200.9° (degrees), 12.2 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.
Shadow Blue (N480-3) is cool or warm?
The color Shadow Blue (N480-3) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Shadow Blue (N480-3)? (For interior and product design)
Shadow Blue (N480-3) has an LRV of nearly 45. 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
Shadow Blue (N480-3)
Light Color
Compare LRV 45 of Shadow Blue (N480-3) 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 45 puts Behr Shadow Blue (N480-3) 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
Shadow Blue (N480-3) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
CMYK
HSL
HSL(200.87deg, 14.8 %, 69.6 %)
RYB
HSV/HSB
HWB
H: 200.87°
W: 65.10 %
B: 25.88 %
XYZ
X : 41.44
Y : 44.83
Z : 54.61
YXY
Y1 : 44.83
X : 0.29
Y2 : 0.32
CMY
C : 34.90%
M : 29.02%
Y : 25.88%
LRV
Munsell Color System
CIE-Lab
L : 72.78
A : -3.55
B : -5.84
CIE-Lch
L : 72.78
C : 6.83
H : 238.73
CIE-Luv
L : 72.78
U : -8.52
V : -8.2
Hunter-Lab
L : 66.95
A : -6.7
B : -1.49
Similar Colors and Paints
Named colors similar to Shadow Blue (N480-3) (Paint - Behr)
Here are the colors similar to Shadow Blue (N480-3) (Paint - Behr). 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.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
British Standard 4800
Shadow Blue (N480-3) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Shadow Blue (N480-3) to British Standard 4800
RAL Design
Shadow Blue (N480-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Shadow Blue (N480-3) to RAL Design
Pantone PMS
Shadow Blue (N480-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Shadow Blue (N480-3) to Pantone PMS
Pantone TCX
Shadow Blue (N480-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Shadow Blue (N480-3) to Pantone TCX
RAL Classic
Shadow Blue (N480-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Shadow Blue (N480-3) to RAL Classic
Paint similar to Shadow Blue (N480-3) (Paint - Behr)
Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Shadow Blue (N480-3) (Paint - Behr). 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.
PPG Paints
Shadow Blue (N480-3) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Shadow Blue (N480-3) to PPG Paints
Benjamin Moore
Shadow Blue (N480-3) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Shadow Blue (N480-3) to Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Shadow Blue (N480-3) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Shadow Blue (N480-3) to Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Shadow Blue (N480-3) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Shadow Blue (N480-3) to Valspar
Behr
Shadow Blue (N480-3) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Shadow Blue (N480-3) to Behr
Sherwin Williams
Shadow Blue (N480-3) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Shadow Blue (N480-3) to Sherwin Williams
Color Combinations
View more Behr Shadow Blue (N480-3) - #A6B5BD color palettes and coordinating colors
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 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.
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
Complementary / Opposite Color
A6B5BD
Shadow Blue (N480-3)
BDAEA6
Dark Nude*
Complementary / Opposite Color
Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.
What is the contrasting color of Behr Shadow Blue (N480-3) - #A6B5BD?
Color that best contrast with Behr Shadow Blue (N480-3) - #A6B5BD is #BDAEA6,
color name is Dark Nude*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways,
Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.
What color compliments Behr Shadow Blue (N480-3) - #A6B5BD?
Complementary or Opposite color for Behr Shadow Blue (N480-3) - #A6B5BD is #BDAEA6,
color name is Dark Nude*.
Example Color Images and Mockup
Behr Shadow Blue (N480-3) - #A6B5BD Color Images and Patterns
