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Behr Air Blue (S460-1) Paint Color


Color Name: Air Blue (S460-1)
Hex Color Code: #BCD9E0
RGB Color Code: RGB(188, 217, 224)
CMYK Values*: 16.1%, 3.1%, 0.0%, 12.2%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Air Blue (S460-1) color - its meaning and example


What color is Air Blue (S460-1)?

Air Blue (S460-1) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Air Blue (S460-1) is #BCD9E0, and the RGB color code is RGB(188, 217, 224).

In the RGB color model, Air Blue (S460-1) has a red value of 188, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 224. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.1% cyan, 3.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 191.7° (degrees), 36.7 % saturation, and 80.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Air Blue (S460-1) has a hue of 191.7° (degrees), 16.1 % saturation and 87.8 % brightness/value.


Air Blue (S460-1) is cool or warm?

The color Air Blue (S460-1) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Air Blue (S460-1)?

Air Blue (S460-1) 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

Air Blue (S460-1)

Light Color


Compare LRV 66 of Air Blue (S460-1) 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 Behr Air Blue (S460-1) 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


Air Blue (S460-1) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 217, 224)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
217 (85.1%)
Blue
224 (87.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
16.07%
Magenta
3.13%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
12.16%

HSL

HSL(191.67deg, 36.7 %, 80.8 %)

Hue
191.67°
Saturation
36.73 %.
Lightness
80.78 %.

RYB

RYB(12, 30, 35)
Red
12 (4.8%)
Yellow
30 (11.9%)
Blue
35 (13.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
191.67°
Saturation
16.07 %.
Brightness / Value
87.84 %.

HWB

H: 191.67°

W: 73.73 %

B: 12.16 %

XYZ

X : 59.01

Y : 65.7

Z : 80.09

YXY

Y1 : 65.7

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 14.90%

Y : 12.16%


LRV

~ 65.7 %

Munsell Color System

5.5BG 8.4/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 84.84

A : -8.13

B : -6.67

CIE-Lch

L : 84.84

C : 10.52

H : 219.38

CIE-Luv

L : 84.84

U : -15.58

V : -8.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.05

A : -11.9

B : -1.85






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Air Blue (S460-1) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Air Blue (S460-1) (Paint - Behr). 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.



#ADD8E6
Light Blue
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#AEC6CF
Pastel Blue
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#B0E0E6
Powder Blue
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#BCD4E6
Beau Blue
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Air Blue (S460-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Air Blue (S460-1) to Pantone PMS


#B9D5DE
PANTONE 9443 C
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#BBDDE6
PANTONE 7457 C
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#B9D3DC
PANTONE 552 C
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#C1E0EA
PANTONE 9440 C
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Air Blue (S460-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Air Blue (S460-1) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Air Blue (S460-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Air Blue (S460-1) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Air Blue (S460-1) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Air Blue (S460-1) to British Standard 4800


#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#D4E6E2
BS 18-E-49 - Astral Blue
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#D0EBE6
BS 16-C-33 - Duckegg
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to Air Blue (S460-1) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Air Blue (S460-1) (Paint - Behr). 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.


PPG Paints


Air Blue (S460-1) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Air Blue (S460-1) to PPG Paints


#B7D7DE
Everglade Mist (PPG1150-3)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#C4DDE2
Galactica (PPG1235-3)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#C6E4EB
Surf's Up (PPG1236-3)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Air Blue (S460-1) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Air Blue (S460-1) to Dunn-Edwards


#BBDEE5
Blue Moon (DE 5764)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#B3D8E5
Glacier Point (DE 5785)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#C2D7DF
Falling Tears (DE 5792)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#B1D3E3
Dockside (DE 5806)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


Behr


Air Blue (S460-1) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Air Blue (S460-1) to Behr


#BAD9E5
Breezy Blue (M490-1)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#B9DEE4
Basin Blue (M470-2)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#AFD3DA
Balboa (MQ4-55)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#C2D8E3
Distant Shore (S500-1)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Air Blue (S460-1) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Air Blue (S460-1) to Benjamin Moore


#B5DAE4
Blue Flower (2057-60)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#B7DDEB
Morning Glory (785)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B0DAE3
Old Pickup Blue (2054-60)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#B7DFE5
Skyscraper (765)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Air Blue (S460-1) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Air Blue (S460-1) to Sherwin Williams


#C2E0E3
Bathe Blue (SW 6771)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#B7DFE8
Minor Blue (SW 6792)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#B0D2D6
Jetstream (SW 6492)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#ADCCD3
Stream (SW 6499)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Valspar


Air Blue (S460-1) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Air Blue (S460-1) to Valspar


#AED2DC
Soothing Blue (V068-2)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#B9DDEB
New Prince (V069-2)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#B9DEE2
Haiku Blue (V067-1)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B3DCE4
Surf Spray (5002-7B)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% 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


Behr Air Blue (S460-1) - #BCD9E0 Color Images and Patterns


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