Benjamin Moore Watercolor Blue (793) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Watercolor Blue (793) |
| Hex Color Code: | #B9D9E7 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(185, 217, 231) |
| CMYK Values*: | 19.9%, 6.1%, 0.0%, 9.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Watercolor Blue (793)?
Watercolor Blue (793) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Watercolor Blue (793) is #B9D9E7, and the RGB color code is RGB(185, 217, 231).
In the RGB color model, Watercolor Blue (793) has a red value of 185, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 231. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.9% cyan, 6.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.3° (degrees), 48.9 % saturation, and 81.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Watercolor Blue (793) has a hue of 198.3° (degrees), 19.9 % saturation and 90.6 % brightness/value.
Watercolor Blue (793) is cool or warm?
The color Watercolor Blue (793) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Watercolor Blue (793)?
Watercolor Blue (793) has an LRV of nearly 66. By LRV value, it is a 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
Watercolor Blue (793)
Light Color
Compare LRV 66 of Watercolor Blue (793) 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 66 puts Benjamin Moore Watercolor Blue (793) paint color in the
lighter 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
Watercolor Blue (793) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(185, 217, 231)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
217 (85.1%)
Blue
231 (90.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
19.91%
Magenta
6.06%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
9.41%
HSL
HSL(198.26deg, 48.9 %, 81.6 %)
Hue
198.26°
Saturation
48.94 %.
Lightness
81.57 %.
RYB
RYB(11, 24, 36)
Red
11 (4.4%)
Yellow
24 (9.5%)
Blue
36 (14.2%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
198.26°
Saturation
19.91 %.
Brightness / Value
90.59 %.
HWB
H: 198.26°
W: 72.55 %
B: 9.41 %
XYZ
X : 59.24
Y : 65.71
Z : 85.16
YXY
Y1 : 65.71
X : 0.28
Y2 : 0.31
CMY
C : 27.45%
M : 14.90%
Y : 9.41%
LRV
~ 65.7 %
Munsell Color System
8.6BG 8.4/2.8
CIE-Lab
L : 84.85
A : -7.58
B : -10.4
CIE-Lch
L : 84.85
C : 12.87
H : 233.9
CIE-Luv
L : 84.85
U : -17.21
V : -14.95
Hunter-Lab
L : 81.06
A : -11.4
B : -5.55
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Watercolor Blue (793) - #B9D9E7 Color Images and Patterns
