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Behr Explorer Blue (M470-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Explorer Blue (M470-5)
Hex Color Code: #57A3B3
RGB Color Code: RGB(87, 163, 179)
CMYK Values*: 51.4%, 8.9%, 0.0%, 29.8%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Explorer Blue (M470-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Explorer Blue (M470-5)?

Explorer Blue (M470-5) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Explorer Blue (M470-5) is #57A3B3, and the RGB color code is RGB(87, 163, 179).

In the RGB color model, Explorer Blue (M470-5) has a red value of 87, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 51.4% cyan, 8.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 190.4° (degrees), 37.7 % saturation, and 52.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Explorer Blue (M470-5) has a hue of 190.4° (degrees), 51.4 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.


Explorer Blue (M470-5) is cool or warm?

The color Explorer Blue (M470-5) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Explorer Blue (M470-5)?

Explorer Blue (M470-5) has an LRV of nearly 31. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Explorer Blue (M470-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of Explorer Blue (M470-5) 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 31 puts Behr Explorer Blue (M470-5) 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


Explorer Blue (M470-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(87, 163, 179)
Red
87 (34.1%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
179 (70.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
51.40%
Magenta
8.94%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(190.43deg, 37.7 %, 52.2 %)

Hue
190.43°
Saturation
37.70 %.
Lightness
52.16 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 71, 102)
Red
34 (13.4%)
Yellow
71 (27.7%)
Blue
102 (40.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
190.43°
Saturation
51.40 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 190.43°

W: 34.12 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 25.16

Y : 31.48

Z : 47.4

YXY

Y1 : 31.48

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 65.88%

M : 36.08%

Y : 29.80%


LRV

~ 31.5 %

Munsell Color System

0.6B 6.1/5.4

CIE-Lab

L : 62.91

A : -19.06

B : -15.53

CIE-Lch

L : 62.91

C : 24.58

H : 219.18

CIE-Luv

L : 62.91

U : -33.07

V : -20.74

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.1

A : -18.12

B : -10.82






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Explorer Blue (M470-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Explorer Blue (M470-5) (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.



#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#47ABCC
Maximum Blue
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#73A9C2
Moonstone Blue
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)
#80B3C4
Glacier
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to RAL Design


#5D9AA6
RAL 220 60 20 - Frost Blue
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#5F9CA2
RAL 210 60 20 - Beach Blue
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#009FBD
RAL 230 60 35 - Greek Blue
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)


Pantone PMS


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to Pantone PMS


#58A7AF
PANTONE 2233 C
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#66AEC1
PANTONE 4157 C
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#6BA4B8
PANTONE 549 C
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#48A9C5
PANTONE 7702 C
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to British Standard 4800


#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


RAL Classic


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to RAL Classic


#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 7.75 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Explorer Blue (M470-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Explorer Blue (M470-5) (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


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to Behr


#55A0B7
North Pole Blue (M480-5A)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#2DA6BF
Gulf Waters (MQ4-52)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#1AA9C1
High Dive (P480-5)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to PPG Paints


#55A7B6
Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#26A5BA
Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#59B9CC
High Dive (PPG1236-5)
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)


Valspar


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to Valspar


#5F9FAF
Blue Chiffon (V068-4)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#3DA1B8
Blue Nebula (8002-40E)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#4A9CA6
Gone Fishing (5004-8A)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to Sherwin Williams


#4DA6B2
Freshwater (SW 6774)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#34A3B6
Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#5B96A2
Lakeshore (SW 6494)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to Benjamin Moore


#69A2AB
Bracken Blue (CW-600)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#569CA5
Blue Lake (2053-40)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#5D9FB6
Palace Blue (CW-605)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#71AEBB
Bayville Blue (747)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Explorer Blue (M470-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Explorer Blue (M470-5) to Dunn-Edwards


#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#69A4B9
Pacific Palisade (DE 5787)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#5796A1
Star City (DE 5767)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#74AEBA
Watson Lake (DE 5766)
ΔE - 4.63 (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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