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Benjamin Moore Dusky Blue (1640) Paint Color


Color Name: Dusky Blue (1640)
Hex Color Code: #BDD1D4
RGB Color Code: RGB(189, 209, 212)
CMYK Values*: 10.8%, 1.4%, 0.0%, 16.9%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Dusky Blue (1640) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dusky Blue (1640)?

Dusky Blue (1640) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dusky Blue (1640) is #BDD1D4, and the RGB color code is RGB(189, 209, 212).

In the RGB color model, Dusky Blue (1640) has a red value of 189, a green value of 209, and a blue value of 212. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.8% cyan, 1.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 16.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 187.8° (degrees), 21.1 % saturation, and 78.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dusky Blue (1640) has a hue of 187.8° (degrees), 10.8 % saturation and 83.1 % brightness/value.


Dusky Blue (1640) is cool or warm?

The color Dusky Blue (1640) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Dusky Blue (1640)?

Dusky Blue (1640) has an LRV of nearly 61. 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

Dusky Blue (1640)

Light Color


Compare LRV 61 of Dusky Blue (1640) 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 61 puts Benjamin Moore Dusky Blue (1640) 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


Dusky Blue (1640) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 209, 212)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
209 (82.0%)
Blue
212 (83.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.85%
Magenta
1.42%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
16.86%

HSL

HSL(187.83deg, 21.1 %, 78.6 %)

Hue
187.83°
Saturation
21.10 %.
Lightness
78.63 %.

RYB

RYB(17, 40, 39)
Red
17 (6.5%)
Yellow
40 (15.5%)
Blue
39 (15.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
187.83°
Saturation
10.85 %.
Brightness / Value
83.14 %.

HWB

H: 187.83°

W: 74.12 %

B: 16.86 %

XYZ

X : 55.67

Y : 61.17

Z : 71.16

YXY

Y1 : 61.17

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 18.04%

Y : 16.86%


LRV

~ 61.2 %

Munsell Color System

3.9BG 8.1/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 82.47

A : -6.1

B : -3.78

CIE-Lch

L : 82.47

C : 7.18

H : 211.79

CIE-Luv

L : 82.47

U : -10.94

V : -4.73

Hunter-Lab

L : 78.21

A : -9.82

B : 0.81






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dusky Blue (1640) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Dusky Blue (1640) (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.



#AEC6CF
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ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)
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ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Dusky Blue (1640) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dusky Blue (1640) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Dusky Blue (1640) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dusky Blue (1640) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Dusky Blue (1640) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dusky Blue (1640) to Pantone PMS


#BAC9CD
PANTONE 4155 C
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
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PANTONE 552 C
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
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PANTONE 9443 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
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PANTONE 5455 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Dusky Blue (1640) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dusky Blue (1640) to British Standard 4800


#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
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BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
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BS 18-E-49 - Astral Blue
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)
#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Dusky Blue (1640) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dusky Blue (1640) to RAL Classic


#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)
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RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Dusky Blue (1640) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dusky Blue (1640) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Dusky Blue (1640) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dusky Blue (1640) to Sherwin Williams


#BCCBCE
Sleepy Blue (SW 6225)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#AFC7CD
Billowy Breeze (SW 9055)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
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Sleepy Hollow (SW 9145)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
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Moonmist (SW 9144)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dusky Blue (1640) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dusky Blue (1640) to Dunn-Edwards


#B6CACA
Berry Mojito (DET 565)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
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Falling Tears (DE 5792)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
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Blue Spruce (DE 5772)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#BBDEE5
Blue Moon (DE 5764)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Valspar


Dusky Blue (1640) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dusky Blue (1640) to Valspar


#B7CED6
Crisp Collar (8003-42C)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
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Milky Way (8004-37B)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
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Annabelle (8004-38B)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)





PPG Paints


Dusky Blue (1640) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dusky Blue (1640) to PPG Paints


#B5C8C9
Misty Surf (PPG1034-4)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
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Galactica (PPG1235-3)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
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Everglade Mist (PPG1150-3)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Dusky Blue (1640) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dusky Blue (1640) to Benjamin Moore


#B1C7CB
Blue Porcelain (1641)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
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Blue Stream (1668)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
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Grand Rapids (835)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
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Blue Bay Marina (1655)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


Behr


Dusky Blue (1640) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dusky Blue (1640) to Behr


#BBC8C9
Oceanic Climate (N470-2)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
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Alice White (MQ3-58)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
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Gentle Sea (S470-2)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% 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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