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Benjamin Moore Calico Blue (707) Paint Color


Color Name: Calico Blue (707)
Hex Color Code: #4A5950
RGB Color Code: RGB(74, 89, 80)
CMYK Values*: 16.9%, 0.0%, 10.1%, 65.1%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Calico Blue (707) color - its meaning and example


What color is Calico Blue (707)?

Calico Blue (707) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Calico Blue (707) is #4A5950, and the RGB color code is RGB(74, 89, 80).

In the RGB color model, Calico Blue (707) has a red value of 74, a green value of 89, and a blue value of 80. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 10.1% yellow, and 65.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 144° (degrees), 9.2 % saturation, and 32.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Calico Blue (707) has a hue of 144° (degrees), 16.9 % saturation and 34.9 % brightness/value.


Calico Blue (707) is cool or warm?

The color Calico Blue (707) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Calico Blue (707)?

Calico Blue (707) has an LRV of nearly 9. 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

Calico Blue (707)

Light Color


Compare LRV 9 of Calico Blue (707) 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 9 puts Benjamin Moore Calico Blue (707) 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


Calico Blue (707) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(74, 89, 80)
Red
74 (29.0%)
Green
89 (34.9%)
Blue
80 (31.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
16.85%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
10.11%
Key
65.10%

HSL

HSL(144deg, 9.2 %, 32.0 %)

Hue
144°
Saturation
9.20 %.
Lightness
31.96 %.

RYB

RYB(119, 143, 150)
Red
119 (46.5%)
Yellow
143 (56.1%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
144°
Saturation
16.85 %.
Brightness / Value
34.90 %.

HWB

H: 144°

W: 29.02 %

B: 65.10 %

XYZ

X : 7.84

Y : 9.18

Z : 8.95

YXY

Y1 : 9.18

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 70.98%

M : 65.10%

Y : 68.63%


LRV

~ 9.2 %

Munsell Color System

1.8G 3.5/2.2

CIE-Lab

L : 36.33

A : -7.86

B : 3.27

CIE-Lch

L : 36.33

C : 8.51

H : 157.42

CIE-Luv

L : 36.33

U : -7.47

V : 5.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 30.3

A : -6.81

B : 3.7






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Calico Blue (707) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Calico Blue (707) (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.



#4D5D53
Feldgrau
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
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Ebony
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#465945
Gray Asparagus
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
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Dark Slate Gray
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)





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


RAL Design


Calico Blue (707) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Calico Blue (707) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Calico Blue (707) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Calico Blue (707) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Calico Blue (707) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Calico Blue (707) to Pantone PMS


#394E47
PANTONE 4202 C
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#435D5B
PANTONE 4188 C
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#3E5D58
PANTONE 5477 C
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#576361
PANTONE 4194 C
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Calico Blue (707) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Calico Blue (707) to RAL Classic


#585C56
RAL 7010 - Tarpaulin Gray
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)
#5D6058
RAL 7009 - Green Gray
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)
#4F5250
RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)
#575D5E
RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Calico Blue (707) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Calico Blue (707) to British Standard 4800


#2E514A
BS 18-D-45 - Blue
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
#5E5F50
BS 12-B-25 - Thyme
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)
#3A4635
BS 16-C-39 - Green
ΔE - 7.60 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Calico Blue (707) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Calico Blue (707) (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


Calico Blue (707) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Calico Blue (707) to Benjamin Moore


#4A5950
Calico Blue (707)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#445851
Crisp Romaine (686)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#515D51
Dakota Shadow (448)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#435851
Goodwin Green (CW-555)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)


Behr


Calico Blue (707) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Calico Blue (707) to Behr


#495A52
Secluded Woods (S420-7)
ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
#515A52
Alpine Trail (N420-7)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
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Hostaleaf (MQ6-09)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#4D6052
Congo (PPU11-20)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Calico Blue (707) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Calico Blue (707) to PPG Paints


#50594F
Evergreen Boughs (PPG1129-7)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#54645C
Obligation (PPG1135-7)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#455C59
Antique Slate (PPG13-29)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)





Valspar


Calico Blue (707) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Calico Blue (707) to Valspar


#485A50
Jade Sea (V099-6)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
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Sherwood Forest (8003-34G)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#495954
Prehistoric (V100-6)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#515A4D
Capers (T608)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Calico Blue (707) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Calico Blue (707) to Dunn-Edwards


#46554C
Huntington Woods (DET 538)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#4F5A51
Hidden Forest (DE 6301)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#42544C
Moss Cottage (DET 608)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#495A4C
Greener Pastures (DET 529)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Calico Blue (707) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Calico Blue (707) to Sherwin Williams


#45584D
Billiard Green (SW 0016)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
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Rock Garden (SW 6195)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
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Vogue Green (SW 0065)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
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Forestwood (SW 7730)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% 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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