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Benjamin Moore Buckland Blue (HC-151) Paint Color


Color Name: Buckland Blue (HC-151)
Hex Color Code: #618697
RGB Color Code: RGB(97, 134, 151)
CMYK Values*: 35.8%, 11.3%, 0.0%, 40.8%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Buckland Blue (HC-151) color - its meaning and example


What color is Buckland Blue (HC-151)?

Buckland Blue (HC-151) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Buckland Blue (HC-151) is #618697, and the RGB color code is RGB(97, 134, 151).

In the RGB color model, Buckland Blue (HC-151) has a red value of 97, a green value of 134, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 35.8% cyan, 11.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 40.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.9° (degrees), 21.8 % saturation, and 48.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Buckland Blue (HC-151) has a hue of 198.9° (degrees), 35.8 % saturation and 59.2 % brightness/value.


Buckland Blue (HC-151) is cool or warm?

The color Buckland Blue (HC-151) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Buckland Blue (HC-151)?

Buckland Blue (HC-151) has an LRV of nearly 22. 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

Buckland Blue (HC-151)

Light Color


Compare LRV 22 of Buckland Blue (HC-151) 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 22 puts Benjamin Moore Buckland Blue (HC-151) 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


Buckland Blue (HC-151) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(97, 134, 151)
Red
97 (38.0%)
Green
134 (52.5%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
35.76%
Magenta
11.26%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
40.78%

HSL

HSL(198.89deg, 21.8 %, 48.6 %)

Hue
198.89°
Saturation
21.77 %.
Lightness
48.63 %.

RYB

RYB(58, 88, 114)
Red
58 (22.7%)
Yellow
88 (34.4%)
Blue
114 (44.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
198.89°
Saturation
35.76 %.
Brightness / Value
59.22 %.

HWB

H: 198.89°

W: 38.04 %

B: 40.78 %

XYZ

X : 19.04

Y : 21.83

Z : 32.49

YXY

Y1 : 21.83

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 61.96%

M : 47.45%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 21.8 %

Munsell Color System

4B 5.2/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 53.84

A : -8.48

B : -13.23

CIE-Lch

L : 53.84

C : 15.71

H : 237.34

CIE-Luv

L : 53.84

U : -18.38

V : -18.07

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.72

A : -9.01

B : -8.53






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Buckland Blue (HC-151) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Buckland Blue (HC-151) (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.



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


Pantone TCX


Buckland Blue (HC-151) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Buckland Blue (HC-151) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Buckland Blue (HC-151) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Buckland Blue (HC-151) to Pantone PMS


#67899C
PANTONE 8201 C
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
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PANTONE 5415 C
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
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PANTONE 2208 C
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
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PANTONE 8202 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Buckland Blue (HC-151) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Buckland Blue (HC-151) to RAL Classic


#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
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RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)
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RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Buckland Blue (HC-151) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Buckland Blue (HC-151) to British Standard 4800


#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
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BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)


RAL Design


Buckland Blue (HC-151) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Buckland Blue (HC-151) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Buckland Blue (HC-151) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Buckland Blue (HC-151) (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


Buckland Blue (HC-151) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Buckland Blue (HC-151) to Benjamin Moore


#618697
Buckland Blue (HC-151)
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#67818F
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ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Valspar


Buckland Blue (HC-151) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Buckland Blue (HC-151) to Valspar


#5D8699
Brookside (4008-6A)
ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Buckland Blue (HC-151) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Buckland Blue (HC-151) to PPG Paints


#638496
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ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
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Puddle Jumper (PPG1035-5)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Buckland Blue (HC-151) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Buckland Blue (HC-151) to Dunn-Edwards


#65869B
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ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
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China Clay (DE 5802)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Buckland Blue (HC-151) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Buckland Blue (HC-151) to Sherwin Williams


#6A8EA1
Leisure Blue (SW 6515)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
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Secure Blue (SW 6508)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
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Smoky Azurite (SW 9148)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)


Behr


Buckland Blue (HC-151) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Buckland Blue (HC-151) to Behr


#6A8EA2
French Court (PPU14-04)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
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Hemisphere (M500-4)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
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Treasure Map (S500-5)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% 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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Explore Named Colors



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