Benjamin Moore Varsity Blues (756) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Varsity Blues (756) |
| Hex Color Code: | #226977 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(34, 105, 119) |
| CMYK Values*: | 71.4%, 11.8%, 0.0%, 53.3% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Varsity Blues (756)?
Varsity Blues (756) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Varsity Blues (756) is #226977, and the RGB color code is RGB(34, 105, 119).
In the RGB color model, Varsity Blues (756) has a red value of 34, a green value of 105, and a blue value of 119. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 71.4% cyan, 11.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 53.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 189.9° (degrees), 55.6 % saturation, and 30.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Varsity Blues (756) has a hue of 189.9° (degrees), 71.4 % saturation and 46.7 % brightness/value.
Varsity Blues (756) is cool or warm?
The color Varsity Blues (756) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Varsity Blues (756)?
Varsity Blues (756) has an LRV of nearly 12. 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
Varsity Blues (756)
Light Color
Compare LRV 12 of Varsity Blues (756) 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 12 puts Benjamin Moore Varsity Blues (756) 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
Varsity Blues (756) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(34, 105, 119)
Red
34 (13.3%)
Green
105 (41.2%)
Blue
119 (46.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
71.43%
Magenta
11.76%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
53.33%
HSL
HSL(189.88deg, 55.6 %, 30.0 %)
Hue
189.88°
Saturation
55.56 %.
Lightness
30.00 %.
RYB
RYB(83, 128, 167)
Red
83 (32.5%)
Yellow
128 (50.0%)
Blue
167 (65.4%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
189.88°
Saturation
71.43 %.
Brightness / Value
46.67 %.
HWB
H: 189.88°
W: 13.33 %
B: 53.33 %
XYZ
X : 9.04
Y : 11.78
Z : 19.25
YXY
Y1 : 11.78
X : 0.23
Y2 : 0.29
CMY
C : 86.67%
M : 58.82%
Y : 53.33%
LRV
~ 11.8 %
Munsell Color System
9.9BG 3.9/4.9
CIE-Lab
L : 40.86
A : -16.83
B : -14.22
CIE-Lch
L : 40.86
C : 22.03
H : 220.2
CIE-Luv
L : 40.86
U : -26.17
V : -17.51
Hunter-Lab
L : 34.31
A : -13.02
B : -9.24
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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