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Benjamin Moore Blue Heron (832) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue Heron (832)
Hex Color Code: #5C6A85
RGB Color Code: RGB(92, 106, 133)
CMYK Values*: 30.8%, 20.3%, 0.0%, 47.8%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Blue Heron (832) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blue Heron (832)?

Blue Heron (832) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Heron (832) is #5C6A85, and the RGB color code is RGB(92, 106, 133).

In the RGB color model, Blue Heron (832) has a red value of 92, a green value of 106, and a blue value of 133. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 30.8% cyan, 20.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 47.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 219.5° (degrees), 18.2 % saturation, and 44.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Heron (832) has a hue of 219.5° (degrees), 30.8 % saturation and 52.2 % brightness/value.


Blue Heron (832) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Heron (832) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue Heron (832)?

Blue Heron (832) has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a dark 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 Heron (832)

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of Blue Heron (832) 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 14 puts Benjamin Moore Blue Heron (832) 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


Blue Heron (832) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(92, 106, 133)
Red
92 (36.1%)
Green
106 (41.6%)
Blue
133 (52.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
30.83%
Magenta
20.30%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
47.84%

HSL

HSL(219.51deg, 18.2 %, 44.1 %)

Hue
219.51°
Saturation
18.22 %.
Lightness
44.12 %.

RYB

RYB(80, 98, 131)
Red
80 (31.4%)
Yellow
98 (38.5%)
Blue
131 (51.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
219.51°
Saturation
30.83 %.
Brightness / Value
52.16 %.

HWB

H: 219.51°

W: 36.08 %

B: 47.84 %

XYZ

X : 13.8

Y : 14.28

Z : 24.22

YXY

Y1 : 14.28

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 63.92%

M : 58.43%

Y : 47.84%


LRV

~ 14.3 %

Munsell Color System

3.3PB 4.3/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 44.63

A : 1.48

B : -16.65

CIE-Lch

L : 44.63

C : 16.71

H : 275.07

CIE-Luv

L : 44.63

U : -8.24

V : -23.73

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.78

A : -0.92

B : -11.55






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Blue Heron (832) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Blue Heron (832) (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.



#536878
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ΔE - 6.95 (93.0% similar)
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ΔE - 6.95 (93.0% similar)
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ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)
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ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Blue Heron (832) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blue Heron (832) to Pantone PMS


#616E80
PANTONE 4136 C
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#4D6995
PANTONE 2139 C
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
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PANTONE 2166 C
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#506D85
PANTONE 2167 C
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Blue Heron (832) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blue Heron (832) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Blue Heron (832) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blue Heron (832) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Blue Heron (832) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Blue Heron (832) to British Standard 4800


#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#5D5C74
BS 22-C-39 - Purple
ΔE - 7.76 (92.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Blue Heron (832) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Blue Heron (832) to RAL Classic


#6B6B7F
RAL 4012 - Pearl Blackberry
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)


Pantone TPX


Blue Heron (832) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of Blue Heron (832) to Pantone TPX


#5072A7
Blue Yonder
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Blue Heron (832) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blue Heron (832) (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


Blue Heron (832) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blue Heron (832) to Benjamin Moore


#5C6A85
Blue Heron (832)
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#5B6D92
Blue Nova (825)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#696D86
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ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#53618F
Fancy Pants (CSP-525)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Blue Heron (832) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blue Heron (832) to PPG Paints


#606A88
Grape Haze (PPG1168-6)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#5B6676
Blue Zephyr (PPG1042-6)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#627099
Blueberry Patch (PPG1167-6)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#4F6997
Blue Odyssey (PPG1166-6)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)


Behr


Blue Heron (832) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blue Heron (832) to Behr


#616B89
Dangerously Elegant (S540-6)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#546E91
Charter Blue (M530-6)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#5C7186
Layers Of Ocean (S520-6)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#476386
Mosaic Blue (PPU15-04)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Blue Heron (832) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blue Heron (832) to Sherwin Williams


#5D657B
Mesmerize (SW 6544)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#516582
Luxe Blue (SW 6537)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#506B84
Denim (SW 6523)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#4C6B8A
Revel Blue (SW 6530)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)


Valspar


Blue Heron (832) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blue Heron (832) to Valspar


#536984
Aurora Borealis (P037)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#576B80
Twinkle, Twinkle (V111-5)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#666B89
Shadow Mountain (8003-48E)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Blue Heron (832) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blue Heron (832) to Dunn-Edwards


#606788
Champion Blue (DE 5915)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#637195
Ocean Night (DE 5901)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#576A7D
Blue Print (DET 575)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#577396
Clean Slate (DE 5880)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% 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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