Benjamin Moore Steel Blue (823) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Steel Blue (823) |
| Hex Color Code: | #879EBF |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(135, 158, 191) |
| CMYK Values*: | 29.3%, 17.3%, 0.0%, 25.1% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Steel Blue (823)?
Steel Blue (823) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Steel Blue (823) is #879EBF, and the RGB color code is RGB(135, 158, 191).
In the RGB color model, Steel Blue (823) has a red value of 135, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 191. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.3% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 215.4° (degrees), 30.4 % saturation, and 63.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Steel Blue (823) has a hue of 215.4° (degrees), 29.3 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.
Steel Blue (823) is cool or warm?
The color Steel Blue (823) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Steel Blue (823)?
Steel Blue (823) has an LRV of nearly 33. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Steel Blue (823)
Light Color
Compare LRV 33 of Steel Blue (823) 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 33 puts Benjamin Moore Steel Blue (823) paint color in the
darker 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
Steel Blue (823) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(135, 158, 191)
Red
135 (52.9%)
Green
158 (62.0%)
Blue
191 (74.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
29.32%
Magenta
17.28%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
25.10%
HSL
HSL(215.36deg, 30.4 %, 63.9 %)
Hue
215.36°
Saturation
30.43 %.
Lightness
63.92 %.
RYB
RYB(36, 54, 84)
Red
36 (14.2%)
Yellow
54 (21.2%)
Blue
84 (33.1%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
215.36°
Saturation
29.32 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.
HWB
H: 215.36°
W: 52.94 %
B: 25.10 %
XYZ
X : 31.62
Y : 33.37
Z : 54.06
YXY
Y1 : 33.37
X : 0.27
Y2 : 0.28
CMY
C : 47.06%
M : 38.04%
Y : 25.10%
LRV
~ 33.4 %
Munsell Color System
1.7PB 6.3/4.2
CIE-Lab
L : 64.46
A : -0.33
B : -19.65
CIE-Lch
L : 64.46
C : 19.66
H : 269.03
CIE-Luv
L : 64.46
U : -13.12
V : -30.02
Hunter-Lab
L : 57.76
A : -3.37
B : -15.06
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Steel Blue (823) - #879EBF Color Images and Patterns
