Behr Shadow Blue (N480-3) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Shadow Blue (N480-3) |
| Hex Color Code: | #A6B5BD |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(166, 181, 189) |
| CMYK Values*: | 12.2%, 4.2%, 0.0%, 25.9% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Gray |
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)?
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
RGB(166, 181, 189)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
181 (71.0%)
Blue
189 (74.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
12.17%
Magenta
4.23%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
25.88%
HSL
HSL(200.87deg, 14.8 %, 69.6 %)
Hue
200.87°
Saturation
14.84 %.
Lightness
69.61 %.
RYB
RYB(30, 56, 60)
Red
30 (11.8%)
Yellow
56 (22.0%)
Blue
60 (23.6%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
200.87°
Saturation
12.17 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.
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
~ 44.8 %
Munsell Color System
0.4B 7.1/1.5
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
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
British Standard 4800
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RAL Design
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Pantone PMS
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Pantone TCX
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RAL Classic
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Color Combinations
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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
Shadow Blue (N480-3) - #A6B5BD Color Images and Patterns
