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Behr Icicles (N490-2) Paint Color


Color Name: Icicles (N490-2)
Hex Color Code: #BCC5C9
RGB Color Code: RGB(188, 197, 201)
CMYK Values*: 6.5%, 2.0%, 0.0%, 21.2%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Icicles (N490-2) color - its meaning and example


What color is Icicles (N490-2)?

Icicles (N490-2) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Icicles (N490-2) is #BCC5C9, and the RGB color code is RGB(188, 197, 201).

In the RGB color model, Icicles (N490-2) has a red value of 188, a green value of 197, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.5% cyan, 2.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.5° (degrees), 10.7 % saturation, and 76.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Icicles (N490-2) has a hue of 198.5° (degrees), 6.5 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.


Icicles (N490-2) is cool or warm?

The color Icicles (N490-2) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Icicles (N490-2)?

Icicles (N490-2) 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

Icicles (N490-2)

Light Color


Compare LRV 55 of Icicles (N490-2) 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 Behr Icicles (N490-2) 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


Icicles (N490-2) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 197, 201)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
197 (77.3%)
Blue
201 (78.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.47%
Magenta
1.99%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(198.46deg, 10.7 %, 76.3 %)

Hue
198.46°
Saturation
10.74 %.
Lightness
76.27 %.

RYB

RYB(23, 47, 45)
Red
23 (8.9%)
Yellow
47 (18.5%)
Blue
45 (17.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
198.46°
Saturation
6.47 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 198.46°

W: 73.73 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 51.25

Y : 54.84

Z : 63.14

YXY

Y1 : 54.84

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 22.75%

Y : 21.18%


LRV

~ 54.8 %

Munsell Color System

8.4BG 7.8/0.8

CIE-Lab

L : 78.95

A : -2.31

B : -3.08

CIE-Lch

L : 78.95

C : 3.85

H : 233.13

CIE-Luv

L : 78.95

U : -5.18

V : -4.26

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.05

A : -6.07

B : 1.28






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Icicles (N490-2) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Icicles (N490-2) (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.



#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 0.53 (99.5% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#CCCCCC
Neon Silver
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)





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


RAL Design


Icicles (N490-2) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Icicles (N490-2) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Icicles (N490-2) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Icicles (N490-2) to Pantone PMS


#C1C6C8
PANTONE 428 C
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#BAC9CD
PANTONE 4155 C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#BEC6C4
PANTONE 441 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#BFCED6
PANTONE 5455 C
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Icicles (N490-2) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Icicles (N490-2) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Icicles (N490-2) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Icicles (N490-2) to British Standard 4800


#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


RAL Classic


Icicles (N490-2) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Icicles (N490-2) to RAL Classic


#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)





Paint similar to Icicles (N490-2) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Icicles (N490-2) (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


Icicles (N490-2) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Icicles (N490-2) to Behr


#BAC1C3
Distant Star (MQ5-31)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#B9C6CB
Flowing Breeze (N480-2)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#C0C4C6
Galactic Tint (N510-2)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)


Valspar


Icicles (N490-2) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Icicles (N490-2) to Valspar


#BBC3C8
Elliott Bay (P035)
ΔE - 0.91 (99.1% similar)
#B8C2C8
Seersucker (8006-8B)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#BBC3CA
Steampunk Gray (V137-3)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#B6C3CA
Winter Wonderland (T672)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Icicles (N490-2) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Icicles (N490-2) to Sherwin Williams


#B8C0C3
Krypton (SW 6247)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#BFC9D0
Upward (SW 6239)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#BEC1C3
Lazy Gray (SW 6254)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#B8BEBE
Samovar Silver (SW 6233)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Icicles (N490-2) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Icicles (N490-2) to Benjamin Moore


#C0CACD
Gentle Gray (1626)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#BAC1C6
Gray Timber Wolf (2126-50)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#C3C9CD
Metallic Silver (2132-60)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#C3C8CB
Silver Half Dollar (2121-40)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Icicles (N490-2) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Icicles (N490-2) to PPG Paints


#B8BFC2
Gray Frost (PPG1012-4)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#BFC4C5
Train (PPG0993-2)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#B9C0C0
Maiden Mist (PPG1039-2)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#BDC1C1
Quest (PPG10-15)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Icicles (N490-2) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Icicles (N490-2) to Dunn-Edwards


#B4BCBF
Crestline (DE 6325)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#BBBFC3
Silver Lined (DE 6353)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#C0C3C4
Foil (DE 6360)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#B7BDC4
Silver Springs (DE 6346)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Icicles (N490-2) - #BCC5C9 color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Icicles (N490-2) - #BCC5C9 Color Images and Patterns


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