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Behr Essex Blue (S500-2) Paint Color


Color Name: Essex Blue (S500-2)
Hex Color Code: #B0CCDA
RGB Color Code: RGB(176, 204, 218)
CMYK Values*: 19.3%, 6.4%, 0.0%, 14.5%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Essex Blue (S500-2) color - its meaning and example


What color is Essex Blue (S500-2)?

Essex Blue (S500-2) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Essex Blue (S500-2) is #B0CCDA, and the RGB color code is RGB(176, 204, 218).

In the RGB color model, Essex Blue (S500-2) has a red value of 176, a green value of 204, and a blue value of 218. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.3% cyan, 6.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 14.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200° (degrees), 36.2 % saturation, and 77.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Essex Blue (S500-2) has a hue of 200° (degrees), 19.3 % saturation and 85.5 % brightness/value.


Essex Blue (S500-2) is cool or warm?

The color Essex Blue (S500-2) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Essex Blue (S500-2)?

Essex Blue (S500-2) has an LRV of nearly 57. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Essex Blue (S500-2)

Light Color


Compare LRV 57 of Essex Blue (S500-2) 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 57 puts Behr Essex Blue (S500-2) paint color in the medium 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


Essex Blue (S500-2) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(176, 204, 218)
Red
176 (69.0%)
Green
204 (80.0%)
Blue
218 (85.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
19.27%
Magenta
6.42%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
14.51%

HSL

HSL(200deg, 36.2 %, 77.3 %)

Hue
200°
Saturation
36.21 %.
Lightness
77.25 %.

RYB

RYB(17, 35, 46)
Red
17 (6.5%)
Yellow
35 (13.6%)
Blue
46 (17.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
200°
Saturation
19.27 %.
Brightness / Value
85.49 %.

HWB

H: 200°

W: 69.02 %

B: 14.51 %

XYZ

X : 52.15

Y : 57.48

Z : 74.68

YXY

Y1 : 57.48

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 30.98%

M : 20.00%

Y : 14.51%


LRV

~ 57.5 %

Munsell Color System

9.6BG 7.9/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 80.45

A : -6.38

B : -10.09

CIE-Lch

L : 80.45

C : 11.94

H : 237.66

CIE-Luv

L : 80.45

U : -15.25

V : -14.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 75.81

A : -9.89

B : -5.33






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Essex Blue (S500-2) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Essex Blue (S500-2) (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.



#AEC6CF
Pastel Blue
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#BCD4E6
Beau Blue
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#BED3E5
Pale Aqua
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#ADD8E6
Light Blue
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Essex Blue (S500-2) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Essex Blue (S500-2) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Essex Blue (S500-2) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Essex Blue (S500-2) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Essex Blue (S500-2) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Essex Blue (S500-2) to Pantone PMS


#AFCDD7
PANTONE 2204 C
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#B9D3DC
PANTONE 552 C
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#BDD6E6
PANTONE 544 C
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#B7C9D3
PANTONE 5445 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Essex Blue (S500-2) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Essex Blue (S500-2) to British Standard 4800


#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#A9C6E2
BS 20-D-41 - Powder Blue
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)





Paint similar to Essex Blue (S500-2) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Essex Blue (S500-2) (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


Essex Blue (S500-2) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Essex Blue (S500-2) to Behr


#B4CEDF
Crystal Waters (PPU14-14)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#ACCAD5
Sea Wind (S480-2)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#B1C6D1
Opal Waters (MQ5-50)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Essex Blue (S500-2) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Essex Blue (S500-2) to PPG Paints


#ABC8D8
Sonata (PPG1157-3)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#ADC6D3
Twinkle (PPG1154-4)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#ADD0E0
Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Essex Blue (S500-2) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Essex Blue (S500-2) to Benjamin Moore


#ACC7D4
Greenhow Blue (CW-655)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#ADC6D4
Sea View (836)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#B7D4E2
Mediterranean Breeze (799)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#BAD1DC
Grand Rapids (835)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)





Valspar


Essex Blue (S500-2) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Essex Blue (S500-2) to Valspar


#AAC8D5
Summer Rain (8003-41B)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#B9CFDC
Arctic Circle (V108-2)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#A6C4D0
Drenched (T632)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#B7CED6
Crisp Collar (8003-42C)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Essex Blue (S500-2) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Essex Blue (S500-2) to Sherwin Williams


#A9C9D7
Vast Sky (SW 6506)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#B3C9D3
Take Five (SW 6513)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#B2C7D3
Honest Blue (SW 6520)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#B2C8D8
Blissful Blue (SW 6527)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Essex Blue (S500-2) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Essex Blue (S500-2) to Dunn-Edwards


#B1D3E3
Dockside (DE 5806)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#A5CDE1
Blue Calico (DET 585)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#BED3E1
Two Harbors (DE 5813)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#A8BFCC
Peace River (DE 5800)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% 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


Behr Essex Blue (S500-2) - #B0CCDA Color Images and Patterns


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