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Benjamin Moore Gossamer Blue (2123-40) Paint Color


Color Name: Gossamer Blue (2123-40)
Hex Color Code: #B3C8C8
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 200, 200)
CMYK Values*: 10.5%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 21.6%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Gossamer Blue (2123-40) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gossamer Blue (2123-40)?

Gossamer Blue (2123-40) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gossamer Blue (2123-40) is #B3C8C8, and the RGB color code is RGB(179, 200, 200).

In the RGB color model, Gossamer Blue (2123-40) has a red value of 179, a green value of 200, and a blue value of 200. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 21.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 180° (degrees), 16.0 % saturation, and 74.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gossamer Blue (2123-40) has a hue of 180° (degrees), 10.5 % saturation and 78.4 % brightness/value.


Gossamer Blue (2123-40) is cool or warm?

The color Gossamer Blue (2123-40) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Gossamer Blue (2123-40)?

Gossamer Blue (2123-40) has an LRV of nearly 55. 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

Gossamer Blue (2123-40)

Light Color


Compare LRV 55 of Gossamer Blue (2123-40) 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 55 puts Benjamin Moore Gossamer Blue (2123-40) 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


Gossamer Blue (2123-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 200, 200)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
200 (78.4%)
Blue
200 (78.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.50%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
21.57%

HSL

HSL(180deg, 16.0 %, 74.3 %)

Hue
180°
Saturation
16.03 %.
Lightness
74.31 %.

RYB

RYB(21, 49, 47)
Red
21 (8.3%)
Yellow
49 (19.3%)
Blue
47 (18.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
180°
Saturation
10.50 %.
Brightness / Value
78.43 %.

HWB

H: 180°

W: 70.20 %

B: 21.57 %

XYZ

X : 49.67

Y : 55.06

Z : 62.65

YXY

Y1 : 55.06

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 21.57%

Y : 21.57%


LRV

~ 55.1 %

Munsell Color System

0.4BG 7.8/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 79.08

A : -7.08

B : -2.42

CIE-Lch

L : 79.08

C : 7.48

H : 198.91

CIE-Luv

L : 79.08

U : -11.34

V : -2.46

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.2

A : -10.37

B : 1.88






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Gossamer Blue (2123-40) (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 - 5.50 (94.5% similar)





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


RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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#ABC7CA
PANTONE 5513 C
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
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PANTONE 5527 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


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British Standard 4800


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#ADD4DA
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ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
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ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)
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ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)
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ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)


RAL Classic


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#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 7.55 (92.5% similar)
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RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Gossamer Blue (2123-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Gossamer Blue (2123-40) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Gossamer Blue (2123-40) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gossamer Blue (2123-40) to Dunn-Edwards


#B6CACA
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ΔE - 0.65 (99.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)


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ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


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#AEC7C6
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ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
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Benjamin Moore


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Sherwin Williams


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#B4CCC9
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Behr


Gossamer Blue (2123-40) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Gossamer Blue (2123-40) to Behr


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ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
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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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