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Benjamin Moore Stratford Blue (831) Paint Color


Color Name: Stratford Blue (831)
Hex Color Code: #7685A1
RGB Color Code: RGB(118, 133, 161)
CMYK Values*: 26.7%, 17.4%, 0.0%, 36.9%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Stratford Blue (831) color - its meaning and example


What color is Stratford Blue (831)?

Stratford Blue (831) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Stratford Blue (831) is #7685A1, and the RGB color code is RGB(118, 133, 161).

In the RGB color model, Stratford Blue (831) has a red value of 118, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 161. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 26.7% cyan, 17.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 36.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 219.1° (degrees), 18.6 % saturation, and 54.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Stratford Blue (831) has a hue of 219.1° (degrees), 26.7 % saturation and 63.1 % brightness/value.


Stratford Blue (831) is cool or warm?

The color Stratford Blue (831) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Stratford Blue (831)?

Stratford Blue (831) has an LRV of nearly 23. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Stratford Blue (831)

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of Stratford Blue (831) 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 23 puts Benjamin Moore Stratford Blue (831) 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


Stratford Blue (831) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(118, 133, 161)
Red
118 (46.3%)
Green
133 (52.2%)
Blue
161 (63.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
26.71%
Magenta
17.39%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
36.86%

HSL

HSL(219.07deg, 18.6 %, 54.7 %)

Hue
219.07°
Saturation
18.61 %.
Lightness
54.71 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 76, 104)
Red
56 (22.0%)
Yellow
76 (29.6%)
Blue
104 (41.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
219.07°
Saturation
26.71 %.
Brightness / Value
63.14 %.

HWB

H: 219.07°

W: 46.27 %

B: 36.86 %

XYZ

X : 22.29

Y : 23.2

Z : 37.02

YXY

Y1 : 23.2

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 53.73%

M : 47.84%

Y : 36.86%


LRV

~ 23.2 %

Munsell Color System

3PB 5.4/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 55.28

A : 1.12

B : -16.7

CIE-Lch

L : 55.28

C : 16.74

H : 273.82

CIE-Luv

L : 55.28

U : -9.05

V : -24.84

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.17

A : -1.68

B : -11.85






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Stratford Blue (831) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Stratford Blue (831) (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.



#778BA5
Shadow Blue
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
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Slate Gray
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Stratford Blue (831) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Stratford Blue (831) to Pantone PMS


#72829F
PANTONE 2373 C
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
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PANTONE 4135 C
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
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PANTONE 8181 C
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
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PANTONE 2137 C
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Stratford Blue (831) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Stratford Blue (831) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Stratford Blue (831) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Stratford Blue (831) to RAL Design


#868FA9
RAL 280 60 15 - Marble Blue
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#8390B3
RAL 280 60 20 - Misty Violet
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#8293AC
RAL 270 60 15 - Lilac Blue
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#697991
RAL 270 50 15 - Noble Blue
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Stratford Blue (831) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Stratford Blue (831) to British Standard 4800


#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#7A7C93
BS 22-D-44 - Purple
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Stratford Blue (831) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Stratford Blue (831) to RAL Classic


#637D96
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)





Paint similar to Stratford Blue (831) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Stratford Blue (831) (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


Stratford Blue (831) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Stratford Blue (831) to Benjamin Moore


#7685A1
Stratford Blue (831)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#6A82A8
Yin Yang (824)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#747D92
Luxe (AF-580)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#7C819D
Queen's Wreath (1426)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Stratford Blue (831) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Stratford Blue (831) to PPG Paints


#7B8CA8
Evening Hush (PPG1165-5)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#838BA4
Violet Aura (PPG1168-5)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#8290A6
Blueberry Muffin (PPG1164-5)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#6C8096
Silver Blueberry (PPG1163-5)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Stratford Blue (831) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Stratford Blue (831) to Dunn-Edwards


#7886AA
Enchanting Sky (DE 5900)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#6A819E
Bay View (DE 5886)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
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Lakeville (DE 5872)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#767C9E
Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)





Behr


Stratford Blue (831) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Stratford Blue (831) to Behr


#6C809C
Lead Cast (MQ5-52)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
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Brisk Blue (S530-5)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#7E85A3
Velvet Curtain (S540-5)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#768AA1
Hilo Bay (PPU15-09)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Stratford Blue (831) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Stratford Blue (831) to Sherwin Williams


#6C7F9A
Searching Blue (SW 6536)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#757C91
Soulful Blue (SW 6543)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#8990A3
Dusty Heather (SW 9073)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#6487B0
Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065)
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)


Valspar


Stratford Blue (831) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Stratford Blue (831) to Valspar


#7C8DA2
Norwegian Night (V111-4)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#738092
Andrew's Hoodie (M309)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#6A8097
Merman (T601)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
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Gray Lavender (4005-4A)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% 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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