Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue (HC-150) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Yarmouth Blue (HC-150) |
| Hex Color Code: | #B5C8C9 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(181, 200, 201) |
| CMYK Values*: | 10.0%, 0.5%, 0.0%, 21.2% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Yarmouth Blue (HC-150)?
Yarmouth Blue (HC-150) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Yarmouth Blue (HC-150) is #B5C8C9, and the RGB color code is RGB(181, 200, 201).
In the RGB color model, Yarmouth Blue (HC-150) has a red value of 181, a green value of 200, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.0% cyan, 0.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 183° (degrees), 15.6 % saturation, and 74.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Yarmouth Blue (HC-150) has a hue of 183° (degrees), 10.0 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.
Yarmouth Blue (HC-150) is cool or warm?
The color Yarmouth Blue (HC-150) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Yarmouth Blue (HC-150)?
Yarmouth Blue (HC-150) has an LRV of nearly 55. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Yarmouth Blue (HC-150)
Light Color
Compare LRV 55 of Yarmouth Blue (HC-150) 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 55 puts Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue (HC-150) paint color in the
medium 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
Yarmouth Blue (HC-150) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(181, 200, 201)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
200 (78.4%)
Blue
201 (78.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
9.95%
Magenta
0.50%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
21.18%
HSL
HSL(183deg, 15.6 %, 74.9 %)
Hue
183°
Saturation
15.62 %.
Lightness
74.90 %.
RYB
RYB(21, 48, 46)
Red
21 (8.3%)
Yellow
48 (18.9%)
Blue
46 (18.0%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
183°
Saturation
9.95 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.
HWB
H: 183°
W: 70.98 %
B: 21.18 %
XYZ
X : 50.25
Y : 55.35
Z : 63.29
YXY
Y1 : 55.35
X : 0.3
Y2 : 0.33
CMY
C : 29.02%
M : 21.57%
Y : 21.18%
LRV
~ 55.3 %
Munsell Color System
1.9BG 7.8/1.6
CIE-Lab
L : 79.24
A : -6.22
B : -2.7
CIE-Lch
L : 79.24
C : 6.78
H : 203.5
CIE-Luv
L : 79.24
U : -10.35
V : -3.03
Hunter-Lab
L : 74.4
A : -9.62
B : 1.64
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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
Yarmouth Blue (HC-150) - #B5C8C9 Color Images and Patterns
