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Sherwin Williams Byte Blue (SW 6498) Paint Color


Color Name: Byte Blue (SW 6498)
Hex Color Code: #C5DCE0
RGB Color Code: RGB(197, 220, 224)
CMYK Values*: 12.1%, 1.8%, 0.0%, 12.2%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Byte Blue (SW 6498) color - its meaning and example


What color is Byte Blue (SW 6498)?

Byte Blue (SW 6498) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Byte Blue (SW 6498) is #C5DCE0, and the RGB color code is RGB(197, 220, 224).

In the RGB color model, Byte Blue (SW 6498) has a red value of 197, a green value of 220, and a blue value of 224. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.1% cyan, 1.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 188.9° (degrees), 30.3 % saturation, and 82.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Byte Blue (SW 6498) has a hue of 188.9° (degrees), 12.1 % saturation and 87.8 % brightness/value.


Byte Blue (SW 6498) is cool or warm?

The color Byte Blue (SW 6498) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Byte Blue (SW 6498)?

Byte Blue (SW 6498) has an LRV of nearly 68. 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

Byte Blue (SW 6498)

Light Color


Compare LRV 68 of Byte Blue (SW 6498) 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 68 puts Sherwin Williams Byte Blue (SW 6498) 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


Byte Blue (SW 6498) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 220, 224)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
220 (86.3%)
Blue
224 (87.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
12.05%
Magenta
1.79%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
12.16%

HSL

HSL(188.89deg, 30.3 %, 82.5 %)

Hue
188.89°
Saturation
30.34 %.
Lightness
82.55 %.

RYB

RYB(12, 30, 31)
Red
12 (4.5%)
Yellow
30 (11.8%)
Blue
31 (12.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
188.89°
Saturation
12.05 %.
Brightness / Value
87.84 %.

HWB

H: 188.89°

W: 77.25 %

B: 12.16 %

XYZ

X : 62.07

Y : 68.44

Z : 80.46

YXY

Y1 : 68.44

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 13.73%

Y : 12.16%


LRV

~ 68.4 %

Munsell Color System

4.3BG 8.5/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 86.23

A : -6.82

B : -4.56

CIE-Lch

L : 86.23

C : 8.21

H : 213.79

CIE-Luv

L : 86.23

U : -12.51

V : -5.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 82.73

A : -10.84

B : 0.24






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Byte Blue (SW 6498) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Byte Blue (SW 6498) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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.



#DDEBEC
Cool Mint
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#ADD8E6
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ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
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Beau Blue
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Byte Blue (SW 6498) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Byte Blue (SW 6498) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Byte Blue (SW 6498) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Byte Blue (SW 6498) to Pantone PMS


#B9D5DE
PANTONE 9443 C
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#C1E0EA
PANTONE 9440 C
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B9D3DC
PANTONE 552 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#BBDDE6
PANTONE 7457 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)


RAL Design


Byte Blue (SW 6498) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Byte Blue (SW 6498) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Byte Blue (SW 6498) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Byte Blue (SW 6498) to British Standard 4800


#D4E6E2
BS 18-E-49 - Astral Blue
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#D0EBE6
BS 16-C-33 - Duckegg
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)





Paint similar to Byte Blue (SW 6498) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Byte Blue (SW 6498) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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.


PPG Paints


Byte Blue (SW 6498) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Byte Blue (SW 6498) to PPG Paints


#C4DDE2
Galactica (PPG1235-3)
ΔE - 0.67 (99.3% similar)
#C6E4EB
Surf's Up (PPG1236-3)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#B7D7DE
Everglade Mist (PPG1150-3)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#C5D9E3
Blue Pearl (PPG1157-2)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Byte Blue (SW 6498) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Byte Blue (SW 6498) to Dunn-Edwards


#C2D7DF
Falling Tears (DE 5792)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#BBDEE5
Blue Moon (DE 5764)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#D6EDF1
Sparkling River (DE 5763)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#D6EAE8
Aquamarine (DET 555)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Byte Blue (SW 6498) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Byte Blue (SW 6498) to Sherwin Williams


#D3E7E9
Bravo Blue (SW 6784)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#C9D9E0
Moonmist (SW 9144)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#D6E4E7
Iceberg (SW 6798)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#D8E7E6
Blue Horizon (SW 6497)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Byte Blue (SW 6498) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Byte Blue (SW 6498) to Benjamin Moore


#D6EAEC
Morning Sky Blue (2053-70)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#D4E2E4
Polar Ice (1660)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#D3E1E1
Ocean Air (2123-50)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#B5DAE4
Blue Flower (2057-60)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


Behr


Byte Blue (SW 6498) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Byte Blue (SW 6498) to Behr


#C2D8E3
Distant Shore (S500-1)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#BAD9E5
Breezy Blue (M490-1)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#D7E8EC
Permafrost (S490-1)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#D7E3E5
Era (MQ3-56)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Valspar


Byte Blue (SW 6498) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Byte Blue (SW 6498) to Valspar


#D6E5E8
Blown Glass (8003-39A)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#B7CED6
Crisp Collar (8003-42C)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#C2D8E5
Chapel Choir (V070-1)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#D9E6E9
Bare Minimum (T643)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% 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


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