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Behr Ink Black (N490-7) Paint Color


Color Name: Ink Black (N490-7)
Hex Color Code: #45494D
RGB Color Code: RGB(69, 73, 77)
CMYK Values*: 10.4%, 5.2%, 0.0%, 69.8%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Ink Black (N490-7) color - its meaning and example


What color is Ink Black (N490-7)?

Ink Black (N490-7) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ink Black (N490-7) is #45494D, and the RGB color code is RGB(69, 73, 77).

In the RGB color model, Ink Black (N490-7) has a red value of 69, a green value of 73, and a blue value of 77. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.4% cyan, 5.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 69.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210° (degrees), 5.5 % saturation, and 28.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ink Black (N490-7) has a hue of 210° (degrees), 10.4 % saturation and 30.2 % brightness/value.


Ink Black (N490-7) is cool or warm?

The color Ink Black (N490-7) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Ink Black (N490-7)?

Ink Black (N490-7) has an LRV of nearly 7. 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

Ink Black (N490-7)

Light Color


Compare LRV 7 of Ink Black (N490-7) 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 7 puts Behr Ink Black (N490-7) 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


Ink Black (N490-7) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(69, 73, 77)
Red
69 (27.1%)
Green
73 (28.6%)
Blue
77 (30.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.39%
Magenta
5.19%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
69.80%

HSL

HSL(210deg, 5.5 %, 28.6 %)

Hue
210°
Saturation
5.48 %.
Lightness
28.63 %.

RYB

RYB(132, 144, 161)
Red
132 (51.6%)
Yellow
144 (56.7%)
Blue
161 (63.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
210°
Saturation
10.39 %.
Brightness / Value
30.20 %.

HWB

H: 210°

W: 27.06 %

B: 69.80 %

XYZ

X : 6.18

Y : 6.57

Z : 7.96

YXY

Y1 : 6.57

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 72.94%

M : 71.37%

Y : 69.80%


LRV

~ 6.6 %

Munsell Color System

7.4B 2.9/0.6

CIE-Lab

L : 30.8

A : -0.7

B : -2.95

CIE-Lch

L : 30.8

C : 3.03

H : 256.7

CIE-Luv

L : 30.8

U : -2.27

V : -3.47

Hunter-Lab

L : 25.62

A : -1.82

B : -0.49






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Ink Black (N490-7) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Ink Black (N490-7) (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.



#3F3F3F
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ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#555555
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ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#36454F
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ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#353839
Onyx
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Ink Black (N490-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Ink Black (N490-7) to RAL Classic


#45494E
RAL 7024 - Graphite Gray
ΔE - 0.63 (99.4% similar)
#4F5358
RAL 7015 - Slate Gray
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#383E42
RAL 7016 - Anthracite Gray
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#4F5250
RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


Pantone PMS


Ink Black (N490-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Ink Black (N490-7) to Pantone PMS


#41474B
PANTONE 10393 C
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#3F4444
PANTONE 446 C
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#4E5458
PANTONE 10392 C
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#53565A
PANTONE Cool Gray 11 C
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Ink Black (N490-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Ink Black (N490-7) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Ink Black (N490-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Ink Black (N490-7) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Ink Black (N490-7) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Ink Black (N490-7) to British Standard 4800


#4D4E51
BS 02-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#3D4D5A
BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)


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#464646
WordPress WP Dark Gray
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)





Paint similar to Ink Black (N490-7) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Ink Black (N490-7) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Ink Black (N490-7) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Ink Black (N490-7) to Dunn-Edwards


#474A4E
Black Bay (DEA 188)
ΔE - 0.70 (99.3% similar)
#414549
Stargazing (DE 6336)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#474C4D
Black Lead (DE 6322)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Ink Black (N490-7) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Ink Black (N490-7) to Sherwin Williams


#44484D
Cyberspace (SW 7076)
ΔE - 0.71 (99.3% similar)
#3D484C
Mount Etna (SW 7625)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#4F4D51
Perle Noir (SW 9154)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#3E4B54
Sea Serpent (SW 7615)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


Behr


Ink Black (N490-7) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Ink Black (N490-7) to Behr


#3E474C
Winter Way (PPU25-23)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#4E5152
Satin Black (PPU26-01)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#4F5152
Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)





PPG Paints


Ink Black (N490-7) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Ink Black (N490-7) to PPG Paints


#474C50
Witchcraft (PPG1037-7)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#434B4F
Black Forest (PPG1012-7)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#464544
Onyx (PPG1011-7)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#445056
High Salute (PPG1039-7)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


Valspar


Ink Black (N490-7) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Ink Black (N490-7) to Valspar


#484B50
Hematite (4006-2C)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
#46484A
Muskeg Grey (4005-2C)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#3A4044
Chimney Smoke (4010-1)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#39444D
Dutch Licorice (4008-4C)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Ink Black (N490-7) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Ink Black (N490-7) to Benjamin Moore


#444A50
Gravel Gray (2127-30)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#4B4D4F
Cheating Heart (1617)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#444647
Graphite (1603)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#4C4F52
French Beret (1610)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% 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 Ink Black (N490-7) - #45494D Color Images and Patterns


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