Valspar Artisan Blue (M228) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Artisan Blue (M228) |
| Hex Color Code: | #A3B6BB |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(163, 182, 187) |
| CMYK Values*: | 12.8%, 2.7%, 0.0%, 26.7% |
| Color Family (Hue): | gray |
What color is Artisan Blue (M228)?
Artisan Blue (M228) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Artisan Blue (M228) is #A3B6BB, and the RGB color code is RGB(163, 182, 187).
In the RGB color model, Artisan Blue (M228) has a red value of 163, a green value of 182, and a blue value of 187. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.8% cyan, 2.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 192.5° (degrees), 15.0 % saturation, and 68.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Artisan Blue (M228) has a hue of 192.5° (degrees), 12.8 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.
Artisan Blue (M228) is cool or warm?
The color Artisan Blue (M228) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Artisan Blue (M228)?
Artisan Blue (M228) has an LRV of nearly 45. 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
Artisan Blue (M228)
Light Color
Compare LRV 45 of Artisan Blue (M228) 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 45 puts Valspar Artisan Blue (M228) 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
Artisan Blue (M228) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(163, 182, 187)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
182 (71.4%)
Blue
187 (73.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
12.83%
Magenta
2.67%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
26.67%
HSL
HSL(192.5deg, 15.0 %, 68.6 %)
Hue
192.5°
Saturation
15.00 %.
Lightness
68.63 %.
RYB
RYB(30, 58, 61)
Red
30 (11.8%)
Yellow
58 (22.8%)
Blue
61 (23.9%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
192.5°
Saturation
12.83 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.
HWB
H: 192.5°
W: 63.92 %
B: 26.67 %
XYZ
X : 40.8
Y : 44.83
Z : 53.52
YXY
Y1 : 44.83
X : 0.29
Y2 : 0.32
CMY
C : 36.08%
M : 28.63%
Y : 26.67%
LRV
~ 44.8 %
Munsell Color System
6.2BG 7.1/1.7
CIE-Lab
L : 72.78
A : -5.49
B : -4.77
CIE-Lch
L : 72.78
C : 7.27
H : 220.96
CIE-Luv
L : 72.78
U : -10.47
V : -6.24
Hunter-Lab
L : 66.96
A : -8.4
B : -0.52
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Artisan Blue (M228) - #A3B6BB Color Images and Patterns
