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 |
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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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) - #485B6E Color Images and Patterns
