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Behr Blue Chalk (M500-3) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue Chalk (M500-3)
Hex Color Code: #95BCD2
RGB Color Code: RGB(149, 188, 210)
CMYK Values*: 29.0%, 10.5%, 0.0%, 17.6%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Blue Chalk (M500-3) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blue Chalk (M500-3)?

Blue Chalk (M500-3) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Chalk (M500-3) is #95BCD2, and the RGB color code is RGB(149, 188, 210).

In the RGB color model, Blue Chalk (M500-3) has a red value of 149, a green value of 188, and a blue value of 210. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.0% cyan, 10.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 17.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 201.6° (degrees), 40.4 % saturation, and 70.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Chalk (M500-3) has a hue of 201.6° (degrees), 29.0 % saturation and 82.4 % brightness/value.


Blue Chalk (M500-3) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Chalk (M500-3) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue Chalk (M500-3)?

Blue Chalk (M500-3) has an LRV of nearly 47. 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

Blue Chalk (M500-3)

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of Blue Chalk (M500-3) 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 47 puts Behr Blue Chalk (M500-3) 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


Blue Chalk (M500-3) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(149, 188, 210)
Red
149 (58.4%)
Green
188 (73.7%)
Blue
210 (82.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
29.05%
Magenta
10.48%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
17.65%

HSL

HSL(201.64deg, 40.4 %, 70.4 %)

Hue
201.64°
Saturation
40.40 %.
Lightness
70.39 %.

RYB

RYB(22, 42, 63)
Red
22 (8.5%)
Yellow
42 (16.3%)
Blue
63 (24.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
201.64°
Saturation
29.05 %.
Brightness / Value
82.35 %.

HWB

H: 201.64°

W: 58.43 %

B: 17.65 %

XYZ

X : 42.01

Y : 47.01

Z : 67.83

YXY

Y1 : 47.01

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 41.57%

M : 26.27%

Y : 17.65%


LRV

~ 47 %

Munsell Color System

5.3B 7.3/3.7

CIE-Lab

L : 74.2

A : -7.9

B : -15.3

CIE-Lch

L : 74.2

C : 17.22

H : 242.68

CIE-Luv

L : 74.2

U : -20.33

V : -22.46

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.56

A : -10.61

B : -10.66






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Blue Chalk (M500-3) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Blue Chalk (M500-3) (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.



#9BC4E2
Pale Cerulean
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#80B3C4
Glacier
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#8BA8B7
Pewter Blue
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Blue Chalk (M500-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blue Chalk (M500-3) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Blue Chalk (M500-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blue Chalk (M500-3) to Pantone PMS


#8DB9CA
PANTONE 550 C
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#89B2C4
PANTONE 2205 C
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#A4C8E1
PANTONE 543 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#9BB8D3
PANTONE 644 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


Blue Chalk (M500-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blue Chalk (M500-3) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Blue Chalk (M500-3) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Blue Chalk (M500-3) to British Standard 4800


#A9C6E2
BS 20-D-41 - Powder Blue
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 7.62 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Blue Chalk (M500-3) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blue Chalk (M500-3) (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.


Behr


Blue Chalk (M500-3) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blue Chalk (M500-3) to Behr


#99BDD2
Gentle Sky (PPU14-11)
ΔE - 0.77 (99.2% similar)
#8CB9D4
Simply Posh (MQ5-55)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#93BDCF
Reef Blue (S490-3)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Blue Chalk (M500-3) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blue Chalk (M500-3) to Benjamin Moore


#92BAD4
Blue Bayou (801)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#97C3DF
Faded Denim (795)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#A1BFD5
Sapphire Ice (808)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#87B5CB
Blue Jean (2062-50)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Blue Chalk (M500-3) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blue Chalk (M500-3) to Dunn-Edwards


#8DBBD1
Bonnie Blue (DE 5807)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#99C1DC
January Frost (DE 5849)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#9EBBCD
Anchors Away (DE 5814)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#8FC1D2
Eastern Sky (DE 5786)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)





Valspar


Blue Chalk (M500-3) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blue Chalk (M500-3) to Valspar


#99C1DD
Breezy (4007-7C)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#94B8C7
Arctic Sunrise (8003-41C)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#8DC2E1
Endless Blue (P108)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Blue Chalk (M500-3) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blue Chalk (M500-3) to PPG Paints


#A4C3D7
Blue Bows (PPG1158-3)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#9FC9E4
Windsor Way (PPG1239-3)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#7EB6D0
Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#A1BED9
Everlasting (PPG1161-3)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Blue Chalk (M500-3) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blue Chalk (M500-3) to Sherwin Williams


#9BC8DE
Porch Ceiling (SW 9063)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#97B4C3
Respite (SW 6514)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#85B0C4
Resolute Blue (SW 6507)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#7DB5D3
Regale Blue (SW 6801)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% 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 Blue Chalk (M500-3) - #95BCD2 Color Images and Patterns


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