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Behr Express Blue (M500-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Express Blue (M500-6)
Hex Color Code: #395A73
RGB Color Code: RGB(57, 90, 115)
CMYK Values*: 50.4%, 21.7%, 0.0%, 54.9%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Express Blue (M500-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Express Blue (M500-6)?

Express Blue (M500-6) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Express Blue (M500-6) is #395A73, and the RGB color code is RGB(57, 90, 115).

In the RGB color model, Express Blue (M500-6) has a red value of 57, a green value of 90, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 50.4% cyan, 21.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 54.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.9° (degrees), 33.7 % saturation, and 33.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Express Blue (M500-6) has a hue of 205.9° (degrees), 50.4 % saturation and 45.1 % brightness/value.


Express Blue (M500-6) is cool or warm?

The color Express Blue (M500-6) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Express Blue (M500-6)?

Express Blue (M500-6) 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

Express Blue (M500-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 9 of Express Blue (M500-6) 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 Behr Express Blue (M500-6) 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


Express Blue (M500-6) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(57, 90, 115)
Red
57 (22.4%)
Green
90 (35.3%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
50.43%
Magenta
21.74%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
54.90%

HSL

HSL(205.86deg, 33.7 %, 33.7 %)

Hue
205.86°
Saturation
33.72 %.
Lightness
33.73 %.

RYB

RYB(96, 121, 161)
Red
96 (37.5%)
Yellow
121 (47.6%)
Blue
161 (63.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
205.86°
Saturation
50.43 %.
Brightness / Value
45.10 %.

HWB

H: 205.86°

W: 22.35 %

B: 54.90 %

XYZ

X : 8.44

Y : 9.42

Z : 17.59

YXY

Y1 : 9.42

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 77.65%

M : 64.71%

Y : 54.90%


LRV

~ 9.4 %

Munsell Color System

8.6B 3.5/3.8

CIE-Lab

L : 36.78

A : -4.45

B : -17.93

CIE-Lch

L : 36.78

C : 18.48

H : 256.06

CIE-Luv

L : 36.78

U : -14.91

V : -23.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 30.69

A : -4.64

B : -12.5






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Express Blue (M500-6) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Express Blue (M500-6) (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.



#435770
Midnight Haze
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#4C5866
Marengo
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#536878
Payne's Gray
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)
#536878
Dark Electric Blue
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Pantone PMS


#315470
PANTONE 2377 C
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#475E76
PANTONE 4137 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#4C6072
PANTONE 4138 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#43667C
PANTONE 10266 C
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


RAL Classic


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to RAL Classic


#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#225F78
RAL 5009 - Azure Blue
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#005B8C
RAL 5017 - Traffic Blue
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to British Standard 4800


#4B5966
BS 20-D-45 - Maritime
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#3D4D5A
BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to Express Blue (M500-6) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Express Blue (M500-6) (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


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Behr


#435A6F
Infinite Deep Sea (S500-7)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#40607C
Tidal (M510-6)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#36526A
Velvet Rope (MQ5-58)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to PPG Paints


#2E5169
Blue Lava (PPG1155-7)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#4C6177
Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Dunn-Edwards


#375673
Blue Earth (DE 5853)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#4A657A
Stormy Sea (DE 5817)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#4A5E6C
Ragtime Blues (DET 558)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#445A79
Newbury Port (DE 5881)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Sherwin Williams


#32586E
Endless Sea (SW 9150)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#3E5063
Indigo Batik (SW 7602)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#47626F
Bunglehouse Blue (SW 0048)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)
#506B84
Denim (SW 6523)
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)


Valspar


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Valspar


#3F576A
Mountain River (4005-6C)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#39607F
Atlantic Schooner (4004-6C)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#305D84
Moroccan Resort (8002-45F)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#415262
Motor City Blue (4005-4C)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Benjamin Moore


#325A7D
Prussian Blue (CW-625)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#355473
New York State of Mind (805)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#485B6E
Van Deusen Blue (HC-156)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#3F5266
Hudson Bay (1680)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% 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 Express Blue (M500-6) - #395A73 Color Images and Patterns


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