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Valspar Buoyant Blue (M337) Paint Color


Color Name: Buoyant Blue (M337)
Hex Color Code: #C5D9DD
RGB Color Code: RGB(197, 217, 221)
CMYK Values*: 10.9%, 1.8%, 0.0%, 13.3%
Color Family (Hue): gray





About Buoyant Blue (M337) color - its meaning and example


What color is Buoyant Blue (M337)?

Buoyant Blue (M337) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Buoyant Blue (M337) is #C5D9DD, and the RGB color code is RGB(197, 217, 221).

In the RGB color model, Buoyant Blue (M337) has a red value of 197, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 221. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.9% cyan, 1.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 190° (degrees), 26.1 % saturation, and 82.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Buoyant Blue (M337) has a hue of 190° (degrees), 10.9 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.


Buoyant Blue (M337) is cool or warm?

The color Buoyant Blue (M337) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Buoyant Blue (M337)?

Buoyant Blue (M337) has an LRV of nearly 67. By LRV value, it is a 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

Buoyant Blue (M337)

Light Color


Compare LRV 67 of Buoyant Blue (M337) 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 67 puts Valspar Buoyant Blue (M337) paint color in the lighter 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


Buoyant Blue (M337) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 217, 221)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
217 (85.1%)
Blue
221 (86.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.86%
Magenta
1.81%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
13.33%

HSL

HSL(190deg, 26.1 %, 82.0 %)

Hue
190°
Saturation
26.09 %.
Lightness
81.96 %.

RYB

RYB(13, 32, 33)
Red
13 (5.1%)
Yellow
32 (12.7%)
Blue
33 (12.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
190°
Saturation
10.86 %.
Brightness / Value
86.67 %.

HWB

H: 190°

W: 77.25 %

B: 13.33 %

XYZ

X : 60.89

Y : 66.72

Z : 78.07

YXY

Y1 : 66.72

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 14.90%

Y : 13.33%


LRV

~ 66.7 %

Munsell Color System

4.8BG 8.4/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 85.36

A : -5.87

B : -4.25

CIE-Lch

L : 85.36

C : 7.25

H : 215.91

CIE-Luv

L : 85.36

U : -10.97

V : -5.52

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.68

A : -9.87

B : 0.5






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Buoyant Blue (M337) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Buoyant Blue (M337) (Paint - Valspar). 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.



#DDEBEC
Cool Mint
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
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Pastel Blue
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#BCD4E6
Beau Blue
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Buoyant Blue (M337) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Buoyant Blue (M337) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Buoyant Blue (M337) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Buoyant Blue (M337) to Pantone PMS


#B9D3DC
PANTONE 552 C
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#BFCED6
PANTONE 5455 C
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#BAC9CD
PANTONE 4155 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#D5EBEE
PANTONE 9460 C
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


Buoyant Blue (M337) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Buoyant Blue (M337) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Buoyant Blue (M337) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Buoyant Blue (M337) to British Standard 4800


#D4E6E2
BS 18-E-49 - Astral Blue
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#D0EBE6
BS 16-C-33 - Duckegg
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)





Paint similar to Buoyant Blue (M337) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Buoyant Blue (M337) (Paint - Valspar). 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.


Dunn-Edwards


Buoyant Blue (M337) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Buoyant Blue (M337) to Dunn-Edwards


#C2D7DF
Falling Tears (DE 5792)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#D9E6E8
Smoke and Mirrors (DE 5770)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#B6CACA
Berry Mojito (DET 565)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#D6EDF1
Sparkling River (DE 5763)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Buoyant Blue (M337) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Buoyant Blue (M337) to Sherwin Williams


#C9D9E0
Moonmist (SW 9144)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#D3E7E9
Bravo Blue (SW 6784)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#D6E4E7
Iceberg (SW 6798)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#BCCBCE
Sleepy Blue (SW 6225)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Buoyant Blue (M337) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Buoyant Blue (M337) to PPG Paints


#C5D9E3
Blue Pearl (PPG1157-2)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#C3D9E4
Magic Wand (PPG1158-2)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#C4D3DC
Sentimental Lady (PPG1159-2)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)





Behr


Buoyant Blue (M337) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Buoyant Blue (M337) to Behr


#C2D8E3
Distant Shore (S500-1)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#D7E8EC
Permafrost (S490-1)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#C2CED2
Alice White (MQ3-58)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#D7E3E5
Era (MQ3-56)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Buoyant Blue (M337) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Buoyant Blue (M337) to Benjamin Moore


#D4E2E4
Polar Ice (1660)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#D3E1E1
Ocean Air (2123-50)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#D5E1E3
Constellation (AF-540)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#BAD1DC
Grand Rapids (835)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Valspar


Buoyant Blue (M337) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Buoyant Blue (M337) to Valspar


#B7CED6
Crisp Collar (8003-42C)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#D6E5E8
Blown Glass (8003-39A)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C2D8E5
Chapel Choir (V070-1)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#BFCBCD
Milky Way (8004-37B)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% 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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