Behr Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) |
| Hex Color Code: | #1F648D |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(31, 100, 141) |
| CMYK Values*: | 78.0%, 29.1%, 0.0%, 44.7% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Traditional Blue (MQ5-57)?
Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) is #1F648D, and the RGB color code is RGB(31, 100, 141).
In the RGB color model, Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) has a red value of 31, a green value of 100, and a blue value of 141. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 78.0% cyan, 29.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 44.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.4° (degrees), 64.0 % saturation, and 33.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) has a hue of 202.4° (degrees), 78.0 % saturation and 55.3 % brightness/value.
Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) is cool or warm?
The color Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Traditional Blue (MQ5-57)?
Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) has an LRV of nearly 11. 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
Traditional Blue (MQ5-57)
Light Color
Compare LRV 11 of Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) 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 11 puts Behr Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) 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
Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(31, 100, 141)
Red
31 (12.2%)
Green
100 (39.2%)
Blue
141 (55.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
78.01%
Magenta
29.08%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
44.71%
HSL
HSL(202.36deg, 64.0 %, 33.7 %)
Hue
202.36°
Saturation
63.95 %.
Lightness
33.73 %.
RYB
RYB(73, 108, 170)
Red
73 (28.4%)
Yellow
108 (42.4%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
202.36°
Saturation
78.01 %.
Brightness / Value
55.29 %.
HWB
H: 202.36°
W: 12.16 %
B: 44.71 %
XYZ
X : 9.93
Y : 11.33
Z : 26.86
YXY
Y1 : 11.33
X : 0.21
Y2 : 0.24
CMY
C : 87.84%
M : 60.78%
Y : 44.71%
LRV
~ 11.3 %
Munsell Color System
9.3B 3.9/6.4
CIE-Lab
L : 40.13
A : -6.44
B : -28.66
CIE-Lch
L : 40.13
C : 29.38
H : 257.33
CIE-Luv
L : 40.13
U : -23.65
V : -40.1
Hunter-Lab
L : 33.66
A : -6.24
B : -23.76
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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
Traditional Blue (MQ5-57) - #1F648D Color Images and Patterns
