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Behr Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60)
Hex Color Code: #CDD7DF
RGB Color Code: RGB(205, 215, 223)
CMYK Values*: 8.1%, 3.6%, 0.0%, 12.5%
Color Family (Hue): Cyan





About Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60)?

Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) color belongs to the Cyan color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) is #CDD7DF, and the RGB color code is RGB(205, 215, 223).

In the RGB color model, Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) has a red value of 205, a green value of 215, and a blue value of 223. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.1% cyan, 3.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.7° (degrees), 22.0 % saturation, and 83.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) has a hue of 206.7° (degrees), 8.1 % saturation and 87.5 % brightness/value.


Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60)?

Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) has an LRV of nearly 67. 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

Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60)

Light Color


Compare LRV 67 of Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) 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 67 puts Behr Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) 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


Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(205, 215, 223)
Red
205 (80.4%)
Green
215 (84.3%)
Blue
223 (87.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.07%
Magenta
3.59%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
12.55%

HSL

HSL(206.67deg, 22.0 %, 83.9 %)

Hue
206.67°
Saturation
21.95 %.
Lightness
83.92 %.

RYB

RYB(14, 30, 31)
Red
14 (5.4%)
Yellow
30 (11.7%)
Blue
31 (12.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
206.67°
Saturation
8.07 %.
Brightness / Value
87.45 %.

HWB

H: 206.67°

W: 80.39 %

B: 12.55 %

XYZ

X : 62.8

Y : 66.91

Z : 79.42

YXY

Y1 : 66.91

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 19.61%

M : 15.69%

Y : 12.55%


LRV

~ 66.9 %

Munsell Color System

2.7B 8.4/1.1

CIE-Lab

L : 85.46

A : -1.84

B : -5.1

CIE-Lch

L : 85.46

C : 5.42

H : 250.23

CIE-Luv

L : 85.46

U : -5.9

V : -7.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.8

A : -6.11

B : -0.31






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) (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.



#BED3E5
Pale Aqua
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
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Zinc
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
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Light Gray
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#BCD4E6
Beau Blue
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) to Pantone PMS


#CED9E5
PANTONE 650 C
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#C6D6E3
PANTONE 643 C
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#BFCED6
PANTONE 5455 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#C6DAE7
PANTONE 545 C
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) to British Standard 4800


#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#D8D7DD
BS 22-B-17 - Lavender Haze
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#D2D2D2
BS 02-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)


RAL Classic


Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) to RAL Classic


#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)





Paint similar to Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) to Sherwin Williams


#CBD8E1
Icelandic (SW 6526)
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#CCDBE5
Rhythmic Blue (SW 6806)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#C9D9E0
Moonmist (SW 9144)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#BFC9D0
Upward (SW 6239)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) to Dunn-Edwards


#C5D1DA
Polished Silver (DE 5820)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#C7D7E0
Snow Lodge (DE 5799)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#C2D2E0
Oceana Drive (DE 5869)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#CDDCED
Alaskan Skies (DE 5876)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) to Benjamin Moore


#C5D3DF
Lake Placid (827)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#CFD4D7
Lavender Wash (CSP-515)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#C1CDD3
Mt. Rainier Gray (2129-60)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
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Misty Blue (820)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)





PPG Paints


Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) to PPG Paints


#C4D3DC
Sentimental Lady (PPG1159-2)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
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Stratosphere (PPG1162-2)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#C0CED6
Keepsakes (PPG1040-2)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
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Magical (PPG1160-2)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


Behr


Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) to Behr


#C4D1DD
Soaring Sky (S530-1)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#C3CFDC
Monet (PPU15-17)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#C2CED2
Alice White (MQ3-58)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#C7DAE8
Celestial Light (MQ3-24)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Valspar


Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blue Gossamer (MQ3-60) to Valspar


#C9D8E6
Blueberry Ice (8002-45A)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#C9DAE8
Tourmaline (V036-1)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#C6D9E6
Easy on the Eyes (8003-45A)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#C3D7E6
Cache Blue (V072-1)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% 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 Gossamer (MQ3-60) - #CDD7DF Color Images and Patterns


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