Valspar Ethereal Blue (M327) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Ethereal Blue (M327) |
| Hex Color Code: | #99C4D5 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(153, 196, 213) |
| CMYK Values*: | 28.2%, 8.0%, 0.0%, 16.5% |
| Color Family (Hue): | blue |
What color is Ethereal Blue (M327)?
Ethereal Blue (M327) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ethereal Blue (M327) is #99C4D5, and the RGB color code is RGB(153, 196, 213).
In the RGB color model, Ethereal Blue (M327) has a red value of 153, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 213. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 28.2% cyan, 8.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 16.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 197° (degrees), 41.7 % saturation, and 71.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ethereal Blue (M327) has a hue of 197° (degrees), 28.2 % saturation and 83.5 % brightness/value.
Ethereal Blue (M327) is cool or warm?
The color Ethereal Blue (M327) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Ethereal Blue (M327)?
Ethereal Blue (M327) 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
Ethereal Blue (M327)
Light Color
Compare LRV 51 of Ethereal Blue (M327) 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 Valspar Ethereal Blue (M327) 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
Ethereal Blue (M327) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(153, 196, 213)
Red
153 (60.0%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
213 (83.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
28.17%
Magenta
7.98%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
16.47%
HSL
HSL(197deg, 41.7 %, 71.8 %)
Hue
197°
Saturation
41.67 %.
Lightness
71.76 %.
RYB
RYB(19, 40, 57)
Red
19 (7.4%)
Yellow
40 (15.5%)
Blue
57 (22.5%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
197°
Saturation
28.17 %.
Brightness / Value
83.53 %.
HWB
H: 197°
W: 60.00 %
B: 16.47 %
XYZ
X : 44.89
Y : 51.06
Z : 70.44
YXY
Y1 : 51.06
X : 0.27
Y2 : 0.31
CMY
C : 40.00%
M : 23.14%
Y : 16.47%
LRV
~ 51.1 %
Munsell Color System
2.8B 7.5/3.6
CIE-Lab
L : 76.71
A : -10.25
B : -13.12
CIE-Lch
L : 76.71
C : 16.66
H : 232
CIE-Luv
L : 76.71
U : -22.1
V : -18.69
Hunter-Lab
L : 71.45
A : -12.91
B : -8.43
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Ethereal Blue (M327) - #99C4D5 Color Images and Patterns
