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Behr Optimum Blue (M540-7) Paint Color


Color Name: Optimum Blue (M540-7)
Hex Color Code: #465A7F
RGB Color Code: RGB(70, 90, 127)
CMYK Values*: 44.9%, 29.1%, 0.0%, 50.2%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Optimum Blue (M540-7) color - its meaning and example


What color is Optimum Blue (M540-7)?

Optimum Blue (M540-7) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Optimum Blue (M540-7) is #465A7F, and the RGB color code is RGB(70, 90, 127).

In the RGB color model, Optimum Blue (M540-7) has a red value of 70, a green value of 90, and a blue value of 127. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 44.9% cyan, 29.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 50.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 218.9° (degrees), 28.9 % saturation, and 38.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Optimum Blue (M540-7) has a hue of 218.9° (degrees), 44.9 % saturation and 49.8 % brightness/value.


Optimum Blue (M540-7) is cool or warm?

The color Optimum Blue (M540-7) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Optimum Blue (M540-7)?

Optimum Blue (M540-7) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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

Optimum Blue (M540-7)

Light Color


Compare LRV 10 of Optimum Blue (M540-7) 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 10 puts Behr Optimum Blue (M540-7) 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


Optimum Blue (M540-7) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(70, 90, 127)
Red
70 (27.5%)
Green
90 (35.3%)
Blue
127 (49.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
44.88%
Magenta
29.13%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
50.20%

HSL

HSL(218.95deg, 28.9 %, 38.6 %)

Hue
218.95°
Saturation
28.93 %.
Lightness
38.63 %.

RYB

RYB(90, 107, 153)
Red
90 (35.2%)
Yellow
107 (42.0%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
218.95°
Saturation
44.88 %.
Brightness / Value
49.80 %.

HWB

H: 218.95°

W: 27.45 %

B: 50.20 %

XYZ

X : 10.01

Y : 10.15

Z : 21.51

YXY

Y1 : 10.15

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.24

CMY

C : 72.55%

M : 64.71%

Y : 50.20%


LRV

~ 10.1 %

Munsell Color System

3.8PB 3.7/4.6

CIE-Lab

L : 38.1

A : 2.93

B : -23.2

CIE-Lch

L : 38.1

C : 23.38

H : 277.21

CIE-Luv

L : 38.1

U : -10.5

V : -32.49

Hunter-Lab

L : 31.85

A : 0.36

B : -17.74






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Optimum Blue (M540-7) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Optimum Blue (M540-7) (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.



#435770
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ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Optimum Blue (M540-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Optimum Blue (M540-7) to Pantone PMS


#4D5F80
PANTONE 2374 C
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#43556F
PANTONE 4143 C
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#4E5B73
PANTONE 2376 C
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#3E4F80
PANTONE 4142 C
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Optimum Blue (M540-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Optimum Blue (M540-7) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Optimum Blue (M540-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Optimum Blue (M540-7) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Optimum Blue (M540-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Optimum Blue (M540-7) to RAL Classic


#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to Optimum Blue (M540-7) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Optimum Blue (M540-7) (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.


Behr


Optimum Blue (M540-7) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Optimum Blue (M540-7) to Behr


#435572
Champlain Blue (HDC-CL-26)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#485480
Mozart (PPU15-02)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Optimum Blue (M540-7) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Optimum Blue (M540-7) to Dunn-Edwards


#445A79
Newbury Port (DE 5881)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#4E5878
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ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
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Admiral Blue (DE 5887)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


Valspar


Optimum Blue (M540-7) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Optimum Blue (M540-7) to Valspar


#475671
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ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#4C557D
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ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Optimum Blue (M540-7) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Optimum Blue (M540-7) to Benjamin Moore


#445772
Indi Go-Go (CSP-565)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
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Fancy Pants (CSP-525)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#4B5A71
Kensington Blue (840)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Optimum Blue (M540-7) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Optimum Blue (M540-7) to PPG Paints


#465383
Blue Jewel (PPG1167-7)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
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Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
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Roman Violet (PPG1170-7)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#4F6997
Blue Odyssey (PPG1166-6)
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Optimum Blue (M540-7) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Optimum Blue (M540-7) to Sherwin Williams


#516582
Luxe Blue (SW 6537)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
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Morning Glory (SW 6971)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
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Dignified (SW 6538)
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#225288
Frank Blue (SW 6967)
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% 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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