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Behr Pale Cornflower (S520-1) Paint Color


Color Name: Pale Cornflower (S520-1)
Hex Color Code: #CED9E1
RGB Color Code: RGB(206, 217, 225)
CMYK Values*: 8.4%, 3.6%, 0.0%, 11.8%
Color Family (Hue): Cyan





About Pale Cornflower (S520-1) color - its meaning and example


What color is Pale Cornflower (S520-1)?

Pale Cornflower (S520-1) color belongs to the Cyan color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pale Cornflower (S520-1) is #CED9E1, and the RGB color code is RGB(206, 217, 225).

In the RGB color model, Pale Cornflower (S520-1) has a red value of 206, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 225. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.4% cyan, 3.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 11.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.3° (degrees), 24.1 % saturation, and 84.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pale Cornflower (S520-1) has a hue of 205.3° (degrees), 8.4 % saturation and 88.2 % brightness/value.


Pale Cornflower (S520-1) is cool or warm?

The color Pale Cornflower (S520-1) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Pale Cornflower (S520-1)?

Pale Cornflower (S520-1) has an LRV of nearly 68. By LRV value, it is a 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

Pale Cornflower (S520-1)

Light Color


Compare LRV 68 of Pale Cornflower (S520-1) 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 68 puts Behr Pale Cornflower (S520-1) paint color in the lighter 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


Pale Cornflower (S520-1) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(206, 217, 225)
Red
206 (80.8%)
Green
217 (85.1%)
Blue
225 (88.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.44%
Magenta
3.56%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
11.76%

HSL

HSL(205.26deg, 24.1 %, 84.5 %)

Hue
205.26°
Saturation
24.05 %.
Lightness
84.51 %.

RYB

RYB(13, 28, 30)
Red
13 (5.0%)
Yellow
28 (11.1%)
Blue
30 (11.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
205.26°
Saturation
8.44 %.
Brightness / Value
88.24 %.

HWB

H: 205.26°

W: 80.78 %

B: 11.76 %

XYZ

X : 63.86

Y : 68.18

Z : 81.03

YXY

Y1 : 68.18

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 19.22%

M : 14.90%

Y : 11.76%


LRV

~ 68.2 %

Munsell Color System

2.1B 8.5/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 86.1

A : -2.16

B : -5.21

CIE-Lch

L : 86.1

C : 5.64

H : 247.48

CIE-Luv

L : 86.1

U : -6.43

V : -7.65

Hunter-Lab

L : 82.57

A : -6.46

B : -0.38






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Pale Cornflower (S520-1) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Pale Cornflower (S520-1) (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.



#BED3E5
Pale Aqua
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#BCD4E6
Beau Blue
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)
#D3D3D3
Light Gray
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Pale Cornflower (S520-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Pale Cornflower (S520-1) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Pale Cornflower (S520-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Pale Cornflower (S520-1) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Pale Cornflower (S520-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Pale Cornflower (S520-1) to Pantone PMS


#CED9E5
PANTONE 650 C
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#C6D6E3
PANTONE 643 C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#C6DAE7
PANTONE 545 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#BFCED6
PANTONE 5455 C
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Pale Cornflower (S520-1) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Pale Cornflower (S520-1) to British Standard 4800


#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#D8D7DD
BS 22-B-17 - Lavender Haze
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#D2D2D2
BS 02-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Pale Cornflower (S520-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Pale Cornflower (S520-1) to RAL Classic


#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to Pale Cornflower (S520-1) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Pale Cornflower (S520-1) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Pale Cornflower (S520-1) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Pale Cornflower (S520-1) to Sherwin Williams


#CBD8E1
Icelandic (SW 6526)
ΔE - 0.83 (99.2% similar)
#CCDBE5
Rhythmic Blue (SW 6806)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#C9D9E0
Moonmist (SW 9144)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#BFC9D0
Upward (SW 6239)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Pale Cornflower (S520-1) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Pale Cornflower (S520-1) to Dunn-Edwards


#C7D7E0
Snow Lodge (DE 5799)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#C5D1DA
Polished Silver (DE 5820)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#C2D2E0
Oceana Drive (DE 5869)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#CDDCED
Alaskan Skies (DE 5876)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Pale Cornflower (S520-1) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Pale Cornflower (S520-1) to PPG Paints


#C4D3DC
Sentimental Lady (PPG1159-2)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#C7D3E0
Stratosphere (PPG1162-2)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#C0CED6
Keepsakes (PPG1040-2)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#C1CEDA
Magical (PPG1160-2)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Pale Cornflower (S520-1) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Pale Cornflower (S520-1) to Benjamin Moore


#C5D3DF
Lake Placid (827)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#CFD4D7
Lavender Wash (CSP-515)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#C7D5E4
Misty Blue (820)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#C1CDD3
Mt. Rainier Gray (2129-60)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


Valspar


Pale Cornflower (S520-1) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Pale Cornflower (S520-1) to Valspar


#C9D8E6
Blueberry Ice (8002-45A)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#C9DAE8
Tourmaline (V036-1)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#C6D9E6
Easy on the Eyes (8003-45A)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#C3D7E6
Cache Blue (V072-1)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)


Behr


Pale Cornflower (S520-1) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Pale Cornflower (S520-1) to Behr


#C4D1DD
Soaring Sky (S530-1)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#C7DAE8
Celestial Light (MQ3-24)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#C3CFDC
Monet (PPU15-17)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#C2CED2
Alice White (MQ3-58)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Behr Pale Cornflower (S520-1) - #CED9E1 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


Behr Pale Cornflower (S520-1) - #CED9E1 Color Images and Patterns


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