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Behr Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) Paint Color


Color Name: Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23)
Hex Color Code: #8A9C99
RGB Color Code: RGB(138, 156, 153)
CMYK Values*: 11.5%, 0.0%, 1.9%, 38.8%
Color Family (Hue): Cyan





About Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) color - its meaning and example


What color is Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23)?

Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) color belongs to the Cyan color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) is #8A9C99, and the RGB color code is RGB(138, 156, 153).

In the RGB color model, Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) has a red value of 138, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.9% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 170° (degrees), 8.3 % saturation, and 57.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) has a hue of 170° (degrees), 11.5 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.


Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) is cool or warm?

The color Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23)?

Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) has an LRV of nearly 31. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23)

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) 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 31 puts Behr Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) 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


Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(138, 156, 153)
Red
138 (54.1%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
11.54%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
1.92%
Key
38.82%

HSL

HSL(170deg, 8.3 %, 57.6 %)

Hue
170°
Saturation
8.33 %.
Lightness
57.65 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 83, 83)
Red
50 (19.4%)
Yellow
83 (32.5%)
Blue
83 (32.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
170°
Saturation
11.54 %.
Brightness / Value
61.18 %.

HWB

H: 170°

W: 54.12 %

B: 38.82 %

XYZ

X : 28.12

Y : 31.48

Z : 34.73

YXY

Y1 : 31.48

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 45.88%

M : 38.82%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 31.5 %

Munsell Color System

7.5G 6.0/2

CIE-Lab

L : 62.91

A : -6.97

B : -0.6

CIE-Lch

L : 62.91

C : 6.99

H : 184.91

CIE-Luv

L : 62.91

U : -9.63

V : 0.28

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.11

A : -8.73

B : 2.57






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) (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.



#8DA399
Morning Sky Blue
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#989898
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 8.48 (91.5% similar)
#91A3B0
Cadet Gray
ΔE - 8.56 (91.4% similar)
#8BA8B7
Pewter Blue
ΔE - 9.02 (91.0% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) to Pantone PMS


#83968C
PANTONE 8300 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#94A69D
PANTONE 4191 C
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#88A39A
PANTONE 4185 C
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#8A9C8F
PANTONE 4197 C
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


RAL Design


Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) to RAL Classic


#8E9291
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)
#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)
#8D9295
RAL 7045 - Telegray 1
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)





Paint similar to Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) (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.


Benjamin Moore


Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) to Benjamin Moore


#889D9A
Atmospheric (AF-500)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#8A9F9B
Mystic Lake (CSP-745)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#919E97
Sea Glass (CSP-735)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#89A098
Azores (AF-495)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


Behr


Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) to Behr


#889A95
Rainy Afternoon (N430-4)
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#879D99
Agave (PPU12-04)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.4% similar)
#93A79E
Lotus Leaf (PPU12-05)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#8EA8A0
Green Meets Blue (S430-4)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) to Sherwin Williams


#8D9E97
Jasper Stone (SW 9133)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#8CA49C
Calico (SW 0017)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#9BAAA2
Halcyon Green (SW 6213)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#90A0A6
Debonair (SW 9139)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)





PPG Paints


Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) to PPG Paints


#91A49D
Spruce Shade (PPG1136-5)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#7C9793
Green Granite (PPG1144-5)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#89A0A6
Symphony Of Blue (PPG1035-4)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#83988C
Paradise Found (PPG1135-5)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) to Dunn-Edwards


#869F98
Meek Moss Green (DET 606)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#95A7A4
Galway Bay (DE 6305)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#89978E
Deco Gray (DET 609)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#96A69F
Agate Green (DE 6298)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Valspar


Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) to Valspar


#8D9F95
Verdant Retreat (T625)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#8A9F95
Green Water (5003-4A)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#98ABA7
April Rain (V100-4)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#9AABA1
Atlantic Foam (V099-4)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% 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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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