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Benjamin Moore Blue Nova (825) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue Nova (825)
Hex Color Code: #5B6D92
RGB Color Code: RGB(91, 109, 146)
CMYK Values*: 37.7%, 25.3%, 0.0%, 42.7%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Blue Nova (825) color - its meaning and example

About Benjamin Moore Blue Nova (825) paint with example


Blue Nova is a really beautiful mid-toned deep blue paint color. It's part of the Benjamin Moore Classic Color Collection.

What are Benjamin Moore Blue Nova undertones?

Blue Nova has a very deep blue tone with subtle hints of purple.


Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2024: Blue Nova

Benjamin Moore named Blue Nova (825) its Color of the Year for 2024. Benjamin Moore said on the release note, "Elevate the everyday and expand horizons through juxtaposed color that is sure to inspire. With Blue Nova leading the way, depth and intrigue are balanced by an undercurrent of reassurance. This alluring mid-tone features an enchanting duality, capturing the spotlight with endlessly classic appeal."


Bedroom painted with Benjamin Moore Blue Nova:

Bedroom painted with Benjamin Moore Blue Nova

credit: @Benjamin Moore

Here is an example of a bedroom painted with Blue Nova 825. The wall, cabinet, and trim colors are Blue Nova, and the ceiling has a White Dove OC-17 paint color.


Bedroom painted with Benjamin Moore Blue Nova:

Bedroom painted with Benjamin Moore Blue Nova

credit: @Benjamin Moore

Here is another example of a bedroom painted with Blue Nova 825.


Home interior painted with Benjamin Moore Blue Nova:

Home interior painted with Benjamin Moore Blue Nova

credit: @Benjamin Moore


Bathroom cabinet painted with Benjamin Moore Blue Nova:

Bathroom cabinet painted with Benjamin Moore Blue Nova

credit: @blue2540


What color is Blue Nova (825)?

Blue Nova (825) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Nova (825) is #5B6D92, and the RGB color code is RGB(91, 109, 146).

In the RGB color model, Blue Nova (825) has a red value of 91, a green value of 109, and a blue value of 146. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 37.7% cyan, 25.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 42.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 220.4° (degrees), 23.2 % saturation, and 46.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Nova (825) has a hue of 220.4° (degrees), 37.7 % saturation and 57.3 % brightness/value.


Blue Nova (825) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Nova (825) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue Nova (825)?

Blue Nova (825) has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 Nova (825)

Light Color


Compare LRV 15 of Blue Nova (825) 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 15 puts Benjamin Moore Blue Nova (825) 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 Nova (825) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(91, 109, 146)
Red
91 (35.7%)
Green
109 (42.7%)
Blue
146 (57.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
37.67%
Magenta
25.34%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
42.75%

HSL

HSL(220.36deg, 23.2 %, 46.5 %)

Hue
220.36°
Saturation
23.21 %.
Lightness
46.47 %.

RYB

RYB(72, 89, 131)
Red
72 (28.1%)
Yellow
89 (34.8%)
Blue
131 (51.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
220.36°
Saturation
37.67 %.
Brightness / Value
57.25 %.

HWB

H: 220.36°

W: 35.69 %

B: 42.75 %

XYZ

X : 14.97

Y : 15.24

Z : 29.35

YXY

Y1 : 15.24

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 64.31%

M : 57.25%

Y : 42.75%


LRV

~ 15.2 %

Munsell Color System

3.9PB 4.4/4.5

CIE-Lab

L : 45.96

A : 2.97

B : -22.37

CIE-Lch

L : 45.96

C : 22.56

H : 277.57

CIE-Luv

L : 45.96

U : -10.29

V : -32.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.03

A : 0.15

B : -17.25






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Blue Nova (825) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Blue Nova (825) (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.



#436B95
Queen Blue
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#666699
Dark Blue Gray
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)
#777696
Rhythm
ΔE - 8.55 (91.4% similar)
#306AC0
YInMn Blue
ΔE - 9.10 (90.9% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Blue Nova (825) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blue Nova (825) to Pantone PMS


#4D6995
PANTONE 2139 C
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#676D99
PANTONE 2109 C
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#686E9F
PANTONE 7668 C
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#4A6AA3
PANTONE 10246 C
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Blue Nova (825) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blue Nova (825) to Pantone TCX




Pantone TPX


Blue Nova (825) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of Blue Nova (825) to Pantone TPX


#5072A7
Blue Yonder
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


RAL Design


Blue Nova (825) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blue Nova (825) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Blue Nova (825) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Blue Nova (825) to RAL Classic


#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)





Paint similar to Blue Nova (825) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blue Nova (825) (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 Nova (825) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blue Nova (825) to Benjamin Moore


#5B6D92
Blue Nova (825)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#5C6A85
Blue Heron (832)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#53618F
Fancy Pants (CSP-525)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#4E719A
Nile Blue (CSP-560)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Blue Nova (825) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blue Nova (825) to Dunn-Edwards


#637195
Ocean Night (DE 5901)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#577396
Clean Slate (DE 5880)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#606788
Champion Blue (DE 5915)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#5D66AA
Bellflower (DE 5908)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Blue Nova (825) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blue Nova (825) to PPG Paints


#627099
Blueberry Patch (PPG1167-6)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#4F6997
Blue Odyssey (PPG1166-6)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#606A88
Grape Haze (PPG1168-6)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#6274AB
King's Robe (PPG1245-6)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)





Valspar


Blue Nova (825) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blue Nova (825) to Valspar


#606E9C
Blue Batik (V074-5)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#58739B
Bedtime Story (4003-8B)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#536984
Aurora Borealis (P037)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#666B89
Shadow Mountain (8003-48E)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


Behr


Blue Nova (825) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blue Nova (825) to Behr


#546E91
Charter Blue (M530-6)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#616B89
Dangerously Elegant (S540-6)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#5870A4
Splendor And Pride (MQ5-47)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#476386
Mosaic Blue (PPU15-04)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Blue Nova (825) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blue Nova (825) to Sherwin Williams


#6572A5
Gentian (SW 6817)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#516582
Luxe Blue (SW 6537)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#4E739F
Lupine (SW 6810)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#4C6B8A
Revel Blue (SW 6530)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% 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


Benjamin Moore Blue Nova (825) - #5B6D92 Color Images and Patterns


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