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Benjamin Moore Greenhow Blue (CW-655) Paint Color


Color Name: Greenhow Blue (CW-655)
Hex Color Code: #ACC7D4
RGB Color Code: RGB(172, 199, 212)
CMYK Values*: 18.9%, 6.1%, 0.0%, 16.9%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Greenhow Blue (CW-655) color - its meaning and example


What color is Greenhow Blue (CW-655)?

Greenhow Blue (CW-655) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Greenhow Blue (CW-655) is #ACC7D4, and the RGB color code is RGB(172, 199, 212).

In the RGB color model, Greenhow Blue (CW-655) has a red value of 172, a green value of 199, and a blue value of 212. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 18.9% cyan, 6.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 16.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 199.5° (degrees), 31.7 % saturation, and 75.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Greenhow Blue (CW-655) has a hue of 199.5° (degrees), 18.9 % saturation and 83.1 % brightness/value.


Greenhow Blue (CW-655) is cool or warm?

The color Greenhow Blue (CW-655) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Greenhow Blue (CW-655)?

Greenhow Blue (CW-655) has an LRV of nearly 54. 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

Greenhow Blue (CW-655)

Light Color


Compare LRV 54 of Greenhow Blue (CW-655) 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 54 puts Benjamin Moore Greenhow Blue (CW-655) 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


Greenhow Blue (CW-655) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(172, 199, 212)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
199 (78.0%)
Blue
212 (83.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
18.87%
Magenta
6.13%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
16.86%

HSL

HSL(199.5deg, 31.7 %, 75.3 %)

Hue
199.5°
Saturation
31.75 %.
Lightness
75.29 %.

RYB

RYB(19, 39, 50)
Red
19 (7.5%)
Yellow
39 (15.5%)
Blue
50 (19.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
199.5°
Saturation
18.87 %.
Brightness / Value
83.14 %.

HWB

H: 199.5°

W: 67.45 %

B: 16.86 %

XYZ

X : 49.32

Y : 54.37

Z : 70.18

YXY

Y1 : 54.37

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 32.55%

M : 21.96%

Y : 16.86%


LRV

~ 54.4 %

Munsell Color System

9.3BG 7.7/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 78.68

A : -6.3

B : -9.53

CIE-Lch

L : 78.68

C : 11.42

H : 236.51

CIE-Luv

L : 78.68

U : -14.72

V : -13.62

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.74

A : -9.65

B : -4.82






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Greenhow Blue (CW-655) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Greenhow Blue (CW-655) (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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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
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PANTONE 551 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
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PANTONE 552 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Greenhow Blue (CW-655) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Greenhow Blue (CW-655) to British Standard 4800


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ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
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ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)





Paint similar to Greenhow Blue (CW-655) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Greenhow Blue (CW-655) (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.


Benjamin Moore


Greenhow Blue (CW-655) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Greenhow Blue (CW-655) to Benjamin Moore


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Greenhow Blue (CW-655)
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ΔE - 0.95 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)


PPG Paints


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ΔE - 0.66 (99.3% similar)
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ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)


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ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)





Behr


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ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Greenhow Blue (CW-655) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Greenhow Blue (CW-655) to Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Greenhow Blue (CW-655) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Greenhow Blue (CW-655) to Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% 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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