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Behr Breezy Blue (M490-1) Paint Color


Color Name: Breezy Blue (M490-1)
Hex Color Code: #BAD9E5
RGB Color Code: RGB(186, 217, 229)
CMYK Values*: 18.8%, 5.2%, 0.0%, 10.2%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Breezy Blue (M490-1) color - its meaning and example


What color is Breezy Blue (M490-1)?

Breezy Blue (M490-1) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Breezy Blue (M490-1) is #BAD9E5, and the RGB color code is RGB(186, 217, 229).

In the RGB color model, Breezy Blue (M490-1) has a red value of 186, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 229. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 18.8% cyan, 5.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 10.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 196.7° (degrees), 45.3 % saturation, and 81.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Breezy Blue (M490-1) has a hue of 196.7° (degrees), 18.8 % saturation and 89.8 % brightness/value.


Breezy Blue (M490-1) is cool or warm?

The color Breezy Blue (M490-1) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Breezy Blue (M490-1)?

Breezy Blue (M490-1) 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

Breezy Blue (M490-1)

Light Color


Compare LRV 66 of Breezy Blue (M490-1) 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 Breezy Blue (M490-1) 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


Breezy Blue (M490-1) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(186, 217, 229)
Red
186 (72.9%)
Green
217 (85.1%)
Blue
229 (89.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
18.78%
Magenta
5.24%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
10.20%

HSL

HSL(196.74deg, 45.3 %, 81.4 %)

Hue
196.74°
Saturation
45.26 %.
Lightness
81.37 %.

RYB

RYB(12, 26, 36)
Red
12 (4.5%)
Yellow
26 (10.2%)
Blue
36 (14.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
196.74°
Saturation
18.78 %.
Brightness / Value
89.80 %.

HWB

H: 196.74°

W: 72.94 %

B: 10.20 %

XYZ

X : 59.21

Y : 65.72

Z : 83.69

YXY

Y1 : 65.72

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 27.06%

M : 14.90%

Y : 10.20%


LRV

~ 65.7 %

Munsell Color System

7.6BG 8.4/2.6

CIE-Lab

L : 84.85

A : -7.7

B : -9.32

CIE-Lch

L : 84.85

C : 12.09

H : 230.43

CIE-Luv

L : 84.85

U : -16.68

V : -13.21

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.07

A : -11.51

B : -4.46






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Breezy Blue (M490-1) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Breezy Blue (M490-1) (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 - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#BCD4E6
Beau Blue
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#AEC6CF
Pastel Blue
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#AFDBF5
Uranian Blue
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Breezy Blue (M490-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Breezy Blue (M490-1) to Pantone PMS


#B9D5DE
PANTONE 9443 C
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#C0E0EC
PANTONE 9441 C
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#C1E0EA
PANTONE 9440 C
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#B9D3DC
PANTONE 552 C
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)


RAL Design


Breezy Blue (M490-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Breezy Blue (M490-1) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Breezy Blue (M490-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Breezy Blue (M490-1) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Breezy Blue (M490-1) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Breezy Blue (M490-1) to British Standard 4800


#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)





Paint similar to Breezy Blue (M490-1) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Breezy Blue (M490-1) (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.


Behr


Breezy Blue (M490-1) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Breezy Blue (M490-1) to Behr


#C1DBEA
After Rain (M520-2)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#C2D8E3
Distant Shore (S500-1)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#B5DCEF
Seashore Dreams (P500-2)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)


Valspar


Breezy Blue (M490-1) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Breezy Blue (M490-1) to Valspar


#B9DDEB
New Prince (V069-2)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#B2DAE9
Laissez-Faire (8001-40B)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#B8DFEE
Quiet Nook (8002-42A)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#AED2DC
Soothing Blue (V068-2)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Breezy Blue (M490-1) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Breezy Blue (M490-1) to Dunn-Edwards


#B3D8E5
Glacier Point (DE 5785)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#B1D3E3
Dockside (DE 5806)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#C2D7DF
Falling Tears (DE 5792)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#BBDEE5
Blue Moon (DE 5764)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Breezy Blue (M490-1) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Breezy Blue (M490-1) to Benjamin Moore


#B7D4E2
Mediterranean Breeze (799)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#B7DDEB
Morning Glory (785)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#B4DBEA
Skylark Song (778)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#B5DAE4
Blue Flower (2057-60)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Breezy Blue (M490-1) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Breezy Blue (M490-1) to Sherwin Williams


#C3DFE8
Soar (SW 6799)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#B0D6E6
Something Blue (SW 6800)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#B7DFE8
Minor Blue (SW 6792)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#ADCCD3
Stream (SW 6499)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Breezy Blue (M490-1) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Breezy Blue (M490-1) to PPG Paints


#B7D7DE
Everglade Mist (PPG1150-3)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#C3D9E4
Magic Wand (PPG1158-2)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#ADD0E0
Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% 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


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