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Valspar Hydrangea Blue (P106) Paint Color


Color Name: Hydrangea Blue (P106)
Hex Color Code: #8BC6DF
RGB Color Code: RGB(139, 198, 223)
CMYK Values*: 37.7%, 11.2%, 0.0%, 12.5%
Color Family (Hue): blue





About Hydrangea Blue (P106) color - its meaning and example


What color is Hydrangea Blue (P106)?

Hydrangea Blue (P106) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Hydrangea Blue (P106) is #8BC6DF, and the RGB color code is RGB(139, 198, 223).

In the RGB color model, Hydrangea Blue (P106) has a red value of 139, a green value of 198, and a blue value of 223. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 37.7% cyan, 11.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 197.9° (degrees), 56.8 % saturation, and 71.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Hydrangea Blue (P106) has a hue of 197.9° (degrees), 37.7 % saturation and 87.5 % brightness/value.


Hydrangea Blue (P106) is cool or warm?

The color Hydrangea Blue (P106) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Hydrangea Blue (P106)?

Hydrangea Blue (P106) 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

Hydrangea Blue (P106)

Light Color


Compare LRV 51 of Hydrangea Blue (P106) 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 Hydrangea Blue (P106) 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


Hydrangea Blue (P106) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(139, 198, 223)
Red
139 (54.5%)
Green
198 (77.6%)
Blue
223 (87.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
37.67%
Magenta
11.21%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
12.55%

HSL

HSL(197.86deg, 56.8 %, 71.0 %)

Hue
197.86°
Saturation
56.76 %.
Lightness
70.98 %.

RYB

RYB(16, 32, 61)
Red
16 (6.1%)
Yellow
32 (12.7%)
Blue
61 (23.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
197.86°
Saturation
37.67 %.
Brightness / Value
87.45 %.

HWB

H: 197.86°

W: 54.51 %

B: 12.55 %

XYZ

X : 44.16

Y : 51.2

Z : 77.37

YXY

Y1 : 51.2

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 45.49%

M : 22.35%

Y : 12.55%


LRV

~ 51.2 %

Munsell Color System

4.7B 7.5/4.8

CIE-Lab

L : 76.8

A : -12.75

B : -18.46

CIE-Lch

L : 76.8

C : 22.44

H : 235.37

CIE-Luv

L : 76.8

U : -28.65

V : -27.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.56

A : -15.07

B : -14.01






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Hydrangea Blue (P106) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Hydrangea Blue (P106) (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.



#87CEEB
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ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Hydrangea Blue (P106) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Hydrangea Blue (P106) to Pantone PMS


#8DC8E8
PANTONE 2905 C
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#71C5E8
PANTONE 297 C
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
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PANTONE 2975 C
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#9BCBEB
PANTONE 291 C
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


Hydrangea Blue (P106) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Hydrangea Blue (P106) to British Standard 4800


#A9C6E2
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ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)
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ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)
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ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Hydrangea Blue (P106) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Hydrangea Blue (P106) (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.


Valspar


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Sherwin Williams


Hydrangea Blue (P106) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Hydrangea Blue (P106) to Sherwin Williams


#89C6DF
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ΔE - 0.36 (99.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#8BC4D1
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ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Hydrangea Blue (P106) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Hydrangea Blue (P106) to Dunn-Edwards


#83C7DF
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ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)





Benjamin Moore


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#94CCE7
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ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
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Pool Party (2059-50)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)


Behr


Hydrangea Blue (P106) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Hydrangea Blue (P106) to Behr


#90BFD4
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ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Hydrangea Blue (P106) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Hydrangea Blue (P106) to PPG Paints


#80C1E2
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ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
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Windsor Way (PPG1239-3)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% 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.







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