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Benjamin Moore Swiss Blue (815) Paint Color


Color Name: Swiss Blue (815)
Hex Color Code: #A3C1E3
RGB Color Code: RGB(163, 193, 227)
CMYK Values*: 28.2%, 15.0%, 0.0%, 11.0%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Swiss Blue (815) color - its meaning and example


What color is Swiss Blue (815)?

Swiss Blue (815) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Swiss Blue (815) is #A3C1E3, and the RGB color code is RGB(163, 193, 227).

In the RGB color model, Swiss Blue (815) has a red value of 163, a green value of 193, and a blue value of 227. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 28.2% cyan, 15.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 211.9° (degrees), 53.3 % saturation, and 76.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Swiss Blue (815) has a hue of 211.9° (degrees), 28.2 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.


Swiss Blue (815) is cool or warm?

The color Swiss Blue (815) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Swiss Blue (815)?

Swiss Blue (815) has an LRV of nearly 51. 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

Swiss Blue (815)

Light Color


Compare LRV 51 of Swiss Blue (815) 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 51 puts Benjamin Moore Swiss Blue (815) 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


Swiss Blue (815) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(163, 193, 227)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
193 (75.7%)
Blue
227 (89.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
28.19%
Magenta
14.98%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
10.98%

HSL

HSL(211.88deg, 53.3 %, 76.5 %)

Hue
211.88°
Saturation
53.33 %.
Lightness
76.47 %.

RYB

RYB(18, 27, 56)
Red
18 (6.9%)
Yellow
27 (10.6%)
Blue
56 (21.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
211.88°
Saturation
28.19 %.
Brightness / Value
89.02 %.

HWB

H: 211.88°

W: 63.92 %

B: 10.98 %

XYZ

X : 48.04

Y : 51.47

Z : 80.08

YXY

Y1 : 51.47

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 36.08%

M : 24.31%

Y : 10.98%


LRV

~ 51.5 %

Munsell Color System

0.1PB 7.6/4.3

CIE-Lab

L : 76.96

A : -2.43

B : -20.24

CIE-Lch

L : 76.96

C : 20.39

H : 263.16

CIE-Luv

L : 76.96

U : -16.63

V : -31.47

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.74

A : -6.03

B : -15.95






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Swiss Blue (815) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Swiss Blue (815) (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.



#ABCDEF
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ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
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Pale Cerulean
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Swiss Blue (815) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Swiss Blue (815) to Pantone PMS


#A7C6ED
PANTONE 2717 C
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#ABCAE9
PANTONE 277 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 658 C
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#A7BCD6
PANTONE 651 C
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Swiss Blue (815) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Swiss Blue (815) to British Standard 4800


#A9C6E2
BS 20-D-41 - Powder Blue
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#81C6FD
BS 20-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Swiss Blue (815) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Swiss Blue (815) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Swiss Blue (815) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Swiss Blue (815) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Swiss Blue (815) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Swiss Blue (815) (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


Swiss Blue (815) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Swiss Blue (815) to Benjamin Moore


#A3C1E3
Swiss Blue (815)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#A1BFD5
Sapphire Ice (808)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#9DB2D0
Riviera Azure (822)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#A5B7CD
Sunrise (829)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


Valspar


Swiss Blue (815) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Swiss Blue (815) to Valspar


#A4BDDC
September Aster (P073)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#ACC3E2
Promise (4005-7C)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#9EC3E2
Dena's Delight (8001-44C)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#A9BDDE
Fairies in America (P111)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Swiss Blue (815) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Swiss Blue (815) to PPG Paints


#A3BCDB
Valor (PPG1244-3)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#ABCAEA
Baby Bunting (PPG1243-3)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#A1BED9
Everlasting (PPG1161-3)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#97BEE2
Viva La Bleu (PPG1242-3)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Swiss Blue (815) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Swiss Blue (815) to Dunn-Edwards


#A7C2EB
Sky High (DE 5891)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
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Sail to the Sea (DE 5863)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#B0C6DF
Afternoon Sky (DE 5877)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#A2B7CF
Misted Eve (DE 5884)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Behr


Swiss Blue (815) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Swiss Blue (815) to Behr


#AFC7E8
Promise Keeping (P530-2)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#9BB8E2
Honest (P530-3)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#A4BBD3
Perennial Blue (M530-3)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#94BEE1
Toile Blue (P520-3)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Swiss Blue (815) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Swiss Blue (815) to Sherwin Williams


#97B3D0
Celestial (SW 6808)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#B2C8D8
Blissful Blue (SW 6527)
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)
#B8CDDD
Wondrous Blue (SW 6807)
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)
#BBC5DE
Agapanthus (SW 9066)
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% 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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