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Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue (281) Paint Color


Color Name: Stiffkey Blue (281)
Hex Color Code: #4A5B6B
RGB Color Code: RGB(74, 91, 107)
CMYK Values*: 30.8%, 15.0%, 0.0%, 58.0%
Color Family (Hue): Blue Violet





About Stiffkey Blue (281) color - its meaning and example


What color is Stiffkey Blue (281)?

Stiffkey Blue (281) color belongs to the Blue Violet color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Stiffkey Blue (281) is #4A5B6B, and the RGB color code is RGB(74, 91, 107).

In the RGB color model, Stiffkey Blue (281) has a red value of 74, a green value of 91, and a blue value of 107. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 30.8% cyan, 15.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 58.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 209.1° (degrees), 18.2 % saturation, and 35.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Stiffkey Blue (281) has a hue of 209.1° (degrees), 30.8 % saturation and 42.0 % brightness/value.


Stiffkey Blue (281) is cool or warm?

The color Stiffkey Blue (281) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Stiffkey Blue (281)?

Stiffkey Blue (281) has an LRV of nearly 10. By LRV value, it is a dark 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

Stiffkey Blue (281)

Light Color


Compare LRV 10 of Stiffkey Blue (281) 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 10 puts Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue (281) 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


Stiffkey Blue (281) (Paint - Farrow & Ball) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(74, 91, 107)
Red
74 (29.0%)
Green
91 (35.7%)
Blue
107 (42.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
30.84%
Magenta
14.95%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
58.04%

HSL

HSL(209.09deg, 18.2 %, 35.5 %)

Hue
209.09°
Saturation
18.23 %.
Lightness
35.49 %.

RYB

RYB(101, 122, 150)
Red
101 (39.7%)
Yellow
122 (47.8%)
Blue
150 (58.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
209.09°
Saturation
30.84 %.
Brightness / Value
41.96 %.

HWB

H: 209.09°

W: 29.02 %

B: 58.04 %

XYZ

X : 9.22

Y : 10

Z : 15.35

YXY

Y1 : 10

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 70.98%

M : 64.31%

Y : 58.04%


LRV

~ 10 %

Munsell Color System

7.3B 3.6/2.2

CIE-Lab

L : 37.84

A : -2.35

B : -11.27

CIE-Lch

L : 37.84

C : 11.51

H : 258.24

CIE-Luv

L : 37.84

U : -8.95

V : -14.72

Hunter-Lab

L : 31.62

A : -3.3

B : -6.65






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Stiffkey Blue (281) (Paint - Farrow & Ball)


Here are the colors similar to Stiffkey Blue (281) (Paint - Farrow & Ball). 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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Marengo
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)





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


British Standard 4800


Stiffkey Blue (281) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Stiffkey Blue (281) to British Standard 4800


#4B5966
BS 20-D-45 - Maritime
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
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BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
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BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Stiffkey Blue (281) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Stiffkey Blue (281) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Stiffkey Blue (281) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Stiffkey Blue (281) to Pantone PMS


#4C6072
PANTONE 4138 C
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#425563
PANTONE 7545 C
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#4F5A6B
PANTONE 4139 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#475E76
PANTONE 4137 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


RAL Design


Stiffkey Blue (281) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Stiffkey Blue (281) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Stiffkey Blue (281) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Stiffkey Blue (281) to RAL Classic


#52595D
RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#4F5358
RAL 7015 - Slate Gray
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
#5B686D
RAL 7031 - Blue Gray
ΔE - 7.19 (92.8% similar)
#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 7.35 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to Stiffkey Blue (281) (Paint - Farrow & Ball)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Stiffkey Blue (281) (Paint - Farrow & Ball). 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


Stiffkey Blue (281) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Stiffkey Blue (281) to Benjamin Moore


#485B6E
Van Deusen Blue (HC-156)
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#465566
Newburyport Blue (HC-155)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#515A67
Evening Dove (2128-30)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#415663
In the Midnight Hour (1666)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Stiffkey Blue (281) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Stiffkey Blue (281) to Dunn-Edwards


#4D5A6B
Yankee Doodle (DET 578)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#4A5E6C
Ragtime Blues (DET 558)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#53626E
Outer Space (DE 5824)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#4E5A6D
Midnight Sun (DET 580)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Behr


Stiffkey Blue (281) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Stiffkey Blue (281) to Behr


#4E6173
English Channel (PPU14-19)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#435A6F
Infinite Deep Sea (S500-7)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#4C565E
Midnight Blue (N480-7)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#566777
Durango Blue (S510-6)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)





Valspar


Stiffkey Blue (281) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Stiffkey Blue (281) to Valspar


#3F576A
Mountain River (4005-6C)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#415262
Motor City Blue (4005-4C)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#405162
Midnight Shadow (4004-4C)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#536470
Smoky Pitch (4007-4B)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Stiffkey Blue (281) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Stiffkey Blue (281) to PPG Paints


#525E68
Goblin (PPG1040-7)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#4C6177
Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#48545D
Soothing Sapphire (PPG10-09)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#404E61
Admiralty (PPG1042-7)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Stiffkey Blue (281) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Stiffkey Blue (281) to Sherwin Williams


#3E5063
Indigo Batik (SW 7602)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#515763
Mineral Gray (SW 2740)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#47626F
Bunglehouse Blue (SW 0048)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#586168
Outerspace (SW 6251)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% 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


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