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Benjamin Moore Galt Blue (CW-560) Paint Color


Color Name: Galt Blue (CW-560)
Hex Color Code: #BED6CD
RGB Color Code: RGB(190, 214, 205)
CMYK Values*: 11.2%, 0.0%, 4.2%, 16.1%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Galt Blue (CW-560) color - its meaning and example


What color is Galt Blue (CW-560)?

Galt Blue (CW-560) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Galt Blue (CW-560) is #BED6CD, and the RGB color code is RGB(190, 214, 205).

In the RGB color model, Galt Blue (CW-560) has a red value of 190, a green value of 214, and a blue value of 205. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 4.2% yellow, and 16.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 157.5° (degrees), 22.6 % saturation, and 79.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Galt Blue (CW-560) has a hue of 157.5° (degrees), 11.2 % saturation and 83.9 % brightness/value.


Galt Blue (CW-560) is cool or warm?

The color Galt Blue (CW-560) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Galt Blue (CW-560)?

Galt Blue (CW-560) has an LRV of nearly 63. 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

Galt Blue (CW-560)

Light Color


Compare LRV 63 of Galt Blue (CW-560) 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 63 puts Benjamin Moore Galt Blue (CW-560) 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


Galt Blue (CW-560) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(190, 214, 205)
Red
190 (74.5%)
Green
214 (83.9%)
Blue
205 (80.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
11.21%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
4.21%
Key
16.08%

HSL

HSL(157.5deg, 22.6 %, 79.2 %)

Hue
157.5°
Saturation
22.64 %.
Lightness
79.22 %.

RYB

RYB(16, 46, 36)
Red
16 (6.1%)
Yellow
46 (18.2%)
Blue
36 (14.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
157.5°
Saturation
11.21 %.
Brightness / Value
83.92 %.

HWB

H: 157.5°

W: 74.51 %

B: 16.08 %

XYZ

X : 56.3

Y : 63.45

Z : 67.04

YXY

Y1 : 63.45

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 25.49%

M : 16.08%

Y : 19.61%


LRV

~ 63.4 %

Munsell Color System

3.8G 8.2/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 83.68

A : -9.73

B : 1.71

CIE-Lch

L : 83.68

C : 9.88

H : 170

CIE-Luv

L : 83.68

U : -12.6

V : 4.27

Hunter-Lab

L : 79.65

A : -13.23

B : 5.86






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Galt Blue (CW-560) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Galt Blue (CW-560) (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.



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ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Galt Blue (CW-560) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Galt Blue (CW-560) to Pantone PMS


#B7CDC2
PANTONE 622 C
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#B9DCD2
PANTONE 566 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#B6C9C2
PANTONE 4169 C
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
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PANTONE 559 C
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


Galt Blue (CW-560) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Galt Blue (CW-560) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Galt Blue (CW-560) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Galt Blue (CW-560) to British Standard 4800


#D0EBE6
BS 16-C-33 - Duckegg
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#D4E6E2
BS 18-E-49 - Astral Blue
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
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BS 14-C-31 - Green (Alpine)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
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BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 7.25 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to Galt Blue (CW-560) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Galt Blue (CW-560) (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


Galt Blue (CW-560) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Galt Blue (CW-560) to Sherwin Williams


#C4D9CE
Breaktime (SW 6463)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
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Watery (SW 6478)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#C0E3DA
Waterfall (SW 6750)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#ABD1C9
Blue Sky (SW 0063)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Galt Blue (CW-560) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Galt Blue (CW-560) to PPG Paints


#BBDBD0
Sweet Nothings (PPG1140-2)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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Sea Sprite (PPG1143-3)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
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Blue Shamrock (PPG1136-4)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Galt Blue (CW-560) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Galt Blue (CW-560) to Dunn-Edwards


#B1CFC7
Steamy Spring (DE 5709)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#B6D3C5
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ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#AECAC8
Seaport (DE 5744)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#B6C4BD
Patina Creek (DE 6297)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)





Behr


Galt Blue (CW-560) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Galt Blue (CW-560) to Behr


#B1CDC2
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ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
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Fresh Tone (S430-2)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#ABCCC3
Baby Aqua (M440-3)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Valspar


Galt Blue (CW-560) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Galt Blue (CW-560) to Valspar


#ADCDC5
Wave Runner (8002-35C)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
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Sea Inspired (V064-2)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
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Witch's Brew (V063-1)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
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Botanical Bliss (V101-3)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Galt Blue (CW-560) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Galt Blue (CW-560) to Benjamin Moore


#AFCBBD
Bridal Bouquet (632)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
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Warm Springs (682)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
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Copper Patina (619)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
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Sylvan Mist (CSP-740)
ΔE - 4.64 (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.







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