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Behr Simply Posh (MQ5-55) Paint Color


Color Name: Simply Posh (MQ5-55)
Hex Color Code: #8CB9D4
RGB Color Code: RGB(140, 185, 212)
CMYK Values*: 34.0%, 12.7%, 0.0%, 16.9%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Simply Posh (MQ5-55) color - its meaning and example


What color is Simply Posh (MQ5-55)?

Simply Posh (MQ5-55) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Simply Posh (MQ5-55) is #8CB9D4, and the RGB color code is RGB(140, 185, 212).

In the RGB color model, Simply Posh (MQ5-55) has a red value of 140, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 212. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 34.0% cyan, 12.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 16.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.5° (degrees), 45.6 % saturation, and 69.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Simply Posh (MQ5-55) has a hue of 202.5° (degrees), 34.0 % saturation and 83.1 % brightness/value.


Simply Posh (MQ5-55) is cool or warm?

The color Simply Posh (MQ5-55) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Simply Posh (MQ5-55)?

Simply Posh (MQ5-55) has an LRV of nearly 45. 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

Simply Posh (MQ5-55)

Light Color


Compare LRV 45 of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) 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 45 puts Behr Simply Posh (MQ5-55) 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


Simply Posh (MQ5-55) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(140, 185, 212)
Red
140 (54.9%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
212 (83.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
33.96%
Magenta
12.74%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
16.86%

HSL

HSL(202.5deg, 45.6 %, 69.0 %)

Hue
202.5°
Saturation
45.57 %.
Lightness
69.02 %.

RYB

RYB(22, 40, 68)
Red
22 (8.5%)
Yellow
40 (15.8%)
Blue
68 (26.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
202.5°
Saturation
33.96 %.
Brightness / Value
83.14 %.

HWB

H: 202.5°

W: 54.90 %

B: 16.86 %

XYZ

X : 40.05

Y : 45.03

Z : 68.87

YXY

Y1 : 45.03

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 45.10%

M : 27.45%

Y : 16.86%


LRV

~ 45 %

Munsell Color System

6B 7.1/4.4

CIE-Lab

L : 72.91

A : -8.39

B : -18.39

CIE-Lch

L : 72.91

C : 20.21

H : 245.48

CIE-Luv

L : 72.91

U : -22.85

V : -27.33

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.1

A : -10.9

B : -13.88






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Simply Posh (MQ5-55) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Simply Posh (MQ5-55) (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.



#9BC4E2
Pale Cerulean
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#7CB9E8
Aero
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#93CCEA
Light Cornflower Blue
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#7EC0EE
Bleu Celeste
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to Pantone PMS


#81B0D2
PANTONE 2169 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#7BAFD4
PANTONE 542 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#8DC8E8
PANTONE 2905 C
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#9BB8D3
PANTONE 644 C
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to British Standard 4800


#A9C6E2
BS 20-D-41 - Powder Blue
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#81C6FD
BS 20-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)
#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)
#6CA5D3
BS 20-E-51 - Corfu (Purple)
ΔE - 7.65 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Simply Posh (MQ5-55) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Simply Posh (MQ5-55) (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


Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to Behr


#95BCD2
Blue Chalk (M500-3)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#99BDD2
Gentle Sky (PPU14-11)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#9AC1DC
Charismatic Sky (M520-3)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to Benjamin Moore


#92BAD4
Blue Bayou (801)
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#84BBDC
Blue Marguerite (2063-50)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#7CB7D6
Tidal Wave (2061-50)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#97C3DF
Faded Denim (795)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to Dunn-Edwards


#8DBBD1
Bonnie Blue (DE 5807)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#99C1DC
January Frost (DE 5849)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#8EC2E7
Astral (DE 5856)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#9EBBCD
Anchors Away (DE 5814)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to Sherwin Williams


#7DB5D3
Regale Blue (SW 6801)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#85B0C4
Resolute Blue (SW 6507)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#7FC3E1
Undercool (SW 6957)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#9BC8DE
Porch Ceiling (SW 9063)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


Valspar


Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to Valspar


#8DC2E1
Endless Blue (P108)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#99C1DD
Breezy (4007-7C)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#83C1E2
Moment of Grace (8001-42C)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to PPG Paints


#7EB6D0
Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#80C1E2
Horizon Haze (PPG1237-4)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#97BEE2
Viva La Bleu (PPG1242-3)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#9FC9E4
Windsor Way (PPG1239-3)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% 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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Behr Simply Posh (MQ5-55) - #8CB9D4 Color Images and Patterns


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