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Benjamin Moore Silken Blue (CSP-670) Paint Color


Color Name
Silken Blue (CSP-670)
Hex Color Code
#9BAFB1
RGB Color Code
RGB(155, 175, 177)
CMYK Values*
12.4%, 1.1%, 0.0%, 30.6%
Color Family (Hue)
#9BAFB1 Silken Blue (CSP-670) Paint Benjamin Moore - Color codes and meaning | Matching colors and paints



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About Silken Blue (CSP-670) color - its meaning and example


What color is Silken Blue (CSP-670)?

Silken Blue (CSP-670) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Silken Blue (CSP-670) is #9BAFB1, and the RGB color code is RGB(155, 175, 177).

In the RGB color model, Silken Blue (CSP-670) has a red value of 155, a green value of 175, and a blue value of 177. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.4% cyan, 1.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 185.5° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation, and 65.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Silken Blue (CSP-670) has a hue of 185.5° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.



Silken Blue (CSP-670) is cool or warm?

The color Silken Blue (CSP-670) is a cool color.



What is the LRV of Silken Blue (CSP-670)? (For interior and product design)

Silken Blue (CSP-670) has an LRV of nearly 41. 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

Silken Blue (CSP-670)

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of Silken Blue (CSP-670) 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 41 puts Benjamin Moore Silken Blue (CSP-670) 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


Silken Blue (CSP-670) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(155, 175, 177)
Red
155 (60.8%)
Green
175 (68.6%)
Blue
177 (69.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
12.43%
Magenta
1.13%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(185.45deg, 12.4 %, 65.1 %)

Hue
185.45°
Saturation
12.36 %.
Lightness
65.10 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 66, 67)
Red
35 (13.7%)
Yellow
66 (25.7%)
Blue
67 (26.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
185.45°
Saturation
12.43 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 185.45°

W: 60.78 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 36.78

Y : 40.8

Z : 47.53

YXY

Y1 : 40.8

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 39.22%

M : 31.37%

Y : 30.59%


LRV

~ 40.8 %

Munsell Color System

3.2BG 6.9/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 70.04

A : -6.48

B : -3.38

CIE-Lch

L : 70.04

C : 7.31

H : 207.52

CIE-Luv

L : 70.04

U : -10.86

V : -3.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.88

A : -9

B : 0.6






Similar Colors and Paints


Named colors similar to Silken Blue (CSP-670) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

Here are the colors similar to Silken Blue (CSP-670) (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.

#8BA8B7 Color
Pewter Blue
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#91A3B0 Color
Cadet Gray
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)
#AEC6CF Color
Pastel Blue
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#A8C3BC Color
Opal
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)


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


RAL Design

Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to RAL Design


Pantone TCX

Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to Pantone TCX


Pantone PMS

Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to Pantone PMS

#A4BCC2 Color
PANTONE 7542 C
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#9BB9B6 Color
PANTONE 4171 C
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#A4BEBA Color
PANTONE 4170 C
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#B1C0BC Color
PANTONE 5517 C
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)

British Standard 4800

Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to British Standard 4800

#A9BBC6 Color
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)

RAL Classic

Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to RAL Classic

#989EA1 Color
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)


Paint similar to Silken Blue (CSP-670) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Silken Blue (CSP-670) (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.


PPG Paints

Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to PPG Paints



Farrow & Ball

Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to Farrow & Ball

#96AFAC Color
Dix Blue (82)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#90A3A6 Color
Sardine (CB8)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#A5BEB9 Color
Ancona Blue (9805)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#98ACBA Color
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to Dunn-Edwards



Benjamin Moore

Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to Benjamin Moore



Valspar

Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to Valspar

#93A8B1 Color
Shale Blue (8004-38D)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
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Cool Customer (V107-4)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#B0C4C8 Color
Bleu Clair (M316)
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#ABC4CA Color
Robin's Pride (T623)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)


Behr

Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to Behr

#9AB6C0 Color
Peaceful Blue (S470-3)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#AFC0C4 Color
Ozone (PPU13-14)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
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Windsurf (PPU14-09)
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#90A1AA Color
French Colony (N480-4)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Silken Blue (CSP-670) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Silken Blue (CSP-670) to Sherwin Williams








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.




Complementary / Opposite Color



9BAFB1
Silken Blue (CSP-670)

B19D9B
Silver Pink*


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 Benjamin Moore Silken Blue (CSP-670) - #9BAFB1?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Silken Blue (CSP-670) - #9BAFB1 is #B19D9B, color name is Silver Pink*
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 Benjamin Moore Silken Blue (CSP-670) - #9BAFB1?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Silken Blue (CSP-670) - #9BAFB1 is #B19D9B, color name is Silver Pink*.





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