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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





About Whipple Blue (HC-152) color - its meaning and example


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






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Whipple Blue (HC-152) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Whipple Blue (HC-152) (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.



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ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Whipple Blue (HC-152) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Whipple Blue (HC-152) to Pantone PMS


#779FB5
PANTONE 2206 C
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#749FAE
PANTONE 10274 C
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#7FA0AC
PANTONE 2177 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#7BA7BC
PANTONE 7695 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Whipple Blue (HC-152) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Whipple Blue (HC-152) to British Standard 4800


#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)


RAL Design


Whipple Blue (HC-152) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Whipple Blue (HC-152) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Whipple Blue (HC-152) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Whipple Blue (HC-152) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Whipple Blue (HC-152) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Whipple Blue (HC-152) to RAL Classic


#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)





Paint similar to Whipple Blue (HC-152) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Whipple Blue (HC-152) (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


Whipple Blue (HC-152) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Whipple Blue (HC-152) to Benjamin Moore


#769EB0
Whipple Blue (HC-152)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#7F9DAC
Labrador Blue (1670)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#81A2B6
Colonial Blue (1677)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#83A0AD
Cable Knit Sweater (CSP-650)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)


Valspar


Whipple Blue (HC-152) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Whipple Blue (HC-152) to Valspar


#7AA0B2
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ΔE - 0.89 (99.1% similar)
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Winter Twilight (8003-41D)
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#7D9DB0
Lake Okoboji (V108-4)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#6B9DB6
Crisp French Blue (V069-4)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)


Behr


Whipple Blue (HC-152) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Whipple Blue (HC-152) to Behr


#75A0B1
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ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
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Dolphin Blue (S470-4)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#679BB3
Yacht Blue (S490-4)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#74A9B9
Snowboard (S460-4)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Whipple Blue (HC-152) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Whipple Blue (HC-152) to Sherwin Williams


#6F9DB3
Bluebird Feather (SW 9062)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
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Baby Blue Eyes (SW 9070)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
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Adrift (SW 7608)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
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Favorite Jeans (SW 9147)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Whipple Blue (HC-152) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Whipple Blue (HC-152) to Dunn-Edwards


#80A1B0
Lake Winnipeg (DE 5794)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
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Lake Lucerne (DE 5808)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
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Frozen Lake (DE 5815)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#69A4B9
Pacific Palisade (DE 5787)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Whipple Blue (HC-152) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Whipple Blue (HC-152) to PPG Paints


#7F9DAF
Americana (PPG1152-4)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#819DAA
Serene Stream (PPG1154-5)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#7595AB
American Anthem (PPG1156-4)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#78A7C3
Serene Sea (PPG1158-4)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% 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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