Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue (HC-152) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Whipple Blue (HC-152) |
| Hex Color Code: | #769EB0 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(118, 158, 176) |
| CMYK Values*: | 33.0%, 10.2%, 0.0%, 31.0% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Whipple Blue (HC-152)?
Whipple Blue (HC-152) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Whipple Blue (HC-152) is #769EB0, and the RGB color code is RGB(118, 158, 176).
In the RGB color model, Whipple Blue (HC-152) has a red value of 118, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 176. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 33.0% cyan, 10.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 31.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.6° (degrees), 26.9 % saturation, and 57.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Whipple Blue (HC-152) has a hue of 198.6° (degrees), 33.0 % saturation and 69.0 % brightness/value.
Whipple Blue (HC-152) is cool or warm?
The color Whipple Blue (HC-152) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Whipple Blue (HC-152)?
Whipple Blue (HC-152) has an LRV of nearly 31. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Whipple Blue (HC-152)
Light Color
Compare LRV 31 of Whipple Blue (HC-152) 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 31 puts Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue (HC-152) 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
Whipple Blue (HC-152) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(118, 158, 176)
Red
118 (46.3%)
Green
158 (62.0%)
Blue
176 (69.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
32.95%
Magenta
10.23%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.98%
HSL
HSL(198.62deg, 26.9 %, 57.6 %)
Hue
198.62°
Saturation
26.85 %.
Lightness
57.65 %.
RYB
RYB(40, 68, 92)
Red
40 (15.5%)
Yellow
68 (26.7%)
Blue
92 (35.9%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
198.62°
Saturation
32.95 %.
Brightness / Value
69.02 %.
HWB
H: 198.62°
W: 46.27 %
B: 30.98 %
XYZ
X : 27.53
Y : 31.44
Z : 45.69
YXY
Y1 : 31.44
X : 0.26
Y2 : 0.3
CMY
C : 53.73%
M : 38.04%
Y : 30.98%
LRV
~ 31.4 %
Munsell Color System
3.9B 6.1/3.6
CIE-Lab
L : 62.88
A : -9.15
B : -13.74
CIE-Lch
L : 62.88
C : 16.51
H : 236.34
CIE-Luv
L : 62.88
U : -20.21
V : -19.27
Hunter-Lab
L : 56.07
A : -10.47
B : -9.06
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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
Whipple Blue (HC-152) - #769EB0 Color Images and Patterns
