Behr Simply Blue (PPU15-16) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Simply Blue (PPU15-16) |
| Hex Color Code: | #ADBBC9 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(173, 187, 201) |
| CMYK Values*: | 13.9%, 7.0%, 0.0%, 21.2% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is Simply Blue (PPU15-16)?
Simply Blue (PPU15-16) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Simply Blue (PPU15-16) is #ADBBC9, and the RGB color code is RGB(173, 187, 201).
In the RGB color model, Simply Blue (PPU15-16) has a red value of 173, a green value of 187, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.9% cyan, 7.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210° (degrees), 20.6 % saturation, and 73.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Simply Blue (PPU15-16) has a hue of 210° (degrees), 13.9 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.
Simply Blue (PPU15-16) is cool or warm?
The color Simply Blue (PPU15-16) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Simply Blue (PPU15-16)?
Simply Blue (PPU15-16) has an LRV of nearly 49. 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
Simply Blue (PPU15-16)
Light Color
Compare LRV 49 of Simply Blue (PPU15-16) 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 49 puts Behr Simply Blue (PPU15-16) 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
Simply Blue (PPU15-16) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(173, 187, 201)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
187 (73.3%)
Blue
201 (78.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
13.93%
Magenta
6.97%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
21.18%
HSL
HSL(210deg, 20.6 %, 73.3 %)
Hue
210°
Saturation
20.59 %.
Lightness
73.33 %.
RYB
RYB(26, 47, 55)
Red
26 (10.1%)
Yellow
47 (18.3%)
Blue
55 (21.6%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
210°
Saturation
13.93 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.
HWB
H: 210°
W: 67.84 %
B: 21.18 %
XYZ
X : 45.55
Y : 48.64
Z : 62.25
YXY
Y1 : 48.64
X : 0.29
Y2 : 0.31
CMY
C : 32.16%
M : 26.67%
Y : 21.18%
LRV
~ 48.6 %
Munsell Color System
5B 7.4/1.8
CIE-Lab
L : 75.23
A : -1.96
B : -8.7
CIE-Lch
L : 75.23
C : 8.92
H : 257.34
CIE-Luv
L : 75.23
U : -8.25
V : -12.93
Hunter-Lab
L : 69.74
A : -5.48
B : -4.1
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
British Standard 4800
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Pantone PMS
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Pantone TCX
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RAL Design
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Sherwin Williams
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Dunn-Edwards
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Color Combinations
View more Simply Blue (PPU15-16) - #ADBBC9 color palettes and coordinating colors
586E85
6F88A0
8EA1B5
ADBBC9
CCD4DD
EAEEF2
FFFFFF
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.
ADC9BB
ADC9C9
ADBBC9
ADADC9
BBADC9
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.
ADBBC9
C9ADBB
BBC9AD
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
ADBBC9
C9ADC9
C9BBAD
ADC9AD
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
ADBBC9
B5C2CE
BDC9D4
C6CFD9
CED6DF
D6DDE4
DEE4E9
E6EBEF
EFF1F4
F7F8FA
FFFFFF
ADBBC9
9CA8B5
8A96A1
79838D
687079
565E64
454B50
34383C
232528
111314
000000
Example Color Images and Mockup
Simply Blue (PPU15-16) - #ADBBC9 Color Images and Patterns
