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Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) Paint Color


Color Name: Van Deusen Blue (HC-156)
Hex Color Code: #485B6E
RGB Color Code: RGB(72, 91, 110)
CMYK Values*: 34.5%, 17.3%, 0.0%, 56.9%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) color - its meaning and example


What color is Van Deusen Blue (HC-156)?

Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) is #485B6E, and the RGB color code is RGB(72, 91, 110).

In the RGB color model, Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) has a red value of 72, a green value of 91, and a blue value of 110. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 34.5% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 56.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210° (degrees), 20.9 % saturation, and 35.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) has a hue of 210° (degrees), 34.5 % saturation and 43.1 % brightness/value.


Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) is cool or warm?

The color Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Van Deusen Blue (HC-156)?

Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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

Van Deusen Blue (HC-156)

Light Color


Compare LRV 10 of Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) 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 10 puts Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) 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


Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(72, 91, 110)
Red
72 (28.2%)
Green
91 (35.7%)
Blue
110 (43.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
34.55%
Magenta
17.27%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
56.86%

HSL

HSL(210deg, 20.9 %, 35.7 %)

Hue
210°
Saturation
20.88 %.
Lightness
35.69 %.

RYB

RYB(99, 120, 151)
Red
99 (39.0%)
Yellow
120 (47.1%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
210°
Saturation
34.55 %.
Brightness / Value
43.14 %.

HWB

H: 210°

W: 28.24 %

B: 56.86 %

XYZ

X : 9.23

Y : 9.99

Z : 16.19

YXY

Y1 : 9.99

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 71.76%

M : 64.31%

Y : 56.86%


LRV

~ 10 %

Munsell Color System

8B 3.6/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 37.82

A : -2.16

B : -13.17

CIE-Lch

L : 37.82

C : 13.35

H : 260.68

CIE-Luv

L : 37.82

U : -9.85

V : -17.41

Hunter-Lab

L : 31.6

A : -3.17

B : -8.26






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


Pantone TCX


Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 4138 C
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


RAL Design


Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) to RAL Design


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ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) to British Standard 4800


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ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#3D4D5A
BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)


RAL Classic


Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) to RAL Classic


#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
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RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)
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RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)
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RAL 7015 - Slate Gray
ΔE - 7.60 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.


Benjamin Moore


Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) to Benjamin Moore


#465566
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ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


Behr


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ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) to Dunn-Edwards


#4D5A6B
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ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)





PPG Paints


Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) to PPG Paints


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ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
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Admiralty (PPG1042-7)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


Valspar


Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) to Valspar


#3F576A
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ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
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Midnight Shadow (4004-4C)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
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Dark Night (4003-4C)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) to Sherwin Williams


#3E5063
Indigo Batik (SW 7602)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
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Mineral Gray (SW 2740)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
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Endless Sea (SW 9150)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
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Bunglehouse Blue (SW 0048)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% 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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