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Benjamin Moore Slate Blue (1648) Paint Color


Color Name: Slate Blue (1648)
Hex Color Code: #9BB1BB
RGB Color Code: RGB(155, 177, 187)
CMYK Values*: 17.1%, 5.3%, 0.0%, 26.7%





About Slate Blue (1648) color - its meaning and example


What color is Slate Blue (1648)?

Slate Blue (1648) color belongs to the Blue Blue Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Slate Blue (1648) is #9BB1BB, and the RGB color code is RGB(155, 177, 187).

In the RGB color model, Slate Blue (1648) has a red value of 155, a green value of 177, and a blue value of 187. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 17.1% cyan, 5.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.8° (degrees), 19.0 % saturation, and 67.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Slate Blue (1648) has a hue of 198.8° (degrees), 17.1 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.


Slate Blue (1648) is cool or warm?

The color Slate Blue (1648) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Slate Blue (1648)?

Slate Blue (1648) has an LRV of nearly 42. 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

Slate Blue (1648)

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of Slate Blue (1648) 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 42 puts Benjamin Moore Slate Blue (1648) 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


Slate Blue (1648) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(155, 177, 187)
Red
155 (60.8%)
Green
177 (69.4%)
Blue
187 (73.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
17.11%
Magenta
5.35%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(198.75deg, 19.0 %, 67.1 %)

Hue
198.75°
Saturation
19.05 %.
Lightness
67.06 %.

RYB

RYB(32, 58, 67)
Red
32 (12.4%)
Yellow
58 (22.8%)
Blue
67 (26.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
198.75°
Saturation
17.11 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 198.75°

W: 60.78 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 38.21

Y : 42

Z : 53.11

YXY

Y1 : 42

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 39.22%

M : 30.59%

Y : 26.67%


LRV

~ 42 %

Munsell Color System

9.3BG 6.9/2

CIE-Lab

L : 70.87

A : -5.43

B : -7.65

CIE-Lch

L : 70.87

C : 9.38

H : 234.66

CIE-Luv

L : 70.87

U : -12.12

V : -10.64

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.81

A : -8.17

B : -3.22






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Slate Blue (1648) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Slate Blue (1648) (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 - 6.92 (93.1% similar)





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


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 5435 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
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PANTONE 7542 C
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
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PANTONE 2205 C
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
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PANTONE 7543 C
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Slate Blue (1648) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Slate Blue (1648) to British Standard 4800


#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Slate Blue (1648) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Slate Blue (1648) to RAL Classic


#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)





Paint similar to Slate Blue (1648) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Slate Blue (1648) (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


Slate Blue (1648) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Slate Blue (1648) to Benjamin Moore


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Slate Blue (1648)
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#9CADB7
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ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Slate Blue (1648) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Slate Blue (1648) to PPG Paints


#96AFB7
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ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Behr


Slate Blue (1648) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Slate Blue (1648) to Behr


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ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)





Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Valspar


Slate Blue (1648) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Slate Blue (1648) to Valspar


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ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Slate Blue (1648) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Slate Blue (1648) to Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% 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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Slate Blue (1648) - #9BB1BB Color Images and Patterns


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