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Behr Superior Blue (S490-7) Paint Color


Color Name: Superior Blue (S490-7)
Hex Color Code: #3A5E73
RGB Color Code: RGB(58, 94, 115)
CMYK Values*: 49.6%, 18.3%, 0.0%, 54.9%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Superior Blue (S490-7) color - its meaning and example


What color is Superior Blue (S490-7)?

Superior Blue (S490-7) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Superior Blue (S490-7) is #3A5E73, and the RGB color code is RGB(58, 94, 115).

In the RGB color model, Superior Blue (S490-7) has a red value of 58, a green value of 94, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 49.6% cyan, 18.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 54.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.1° (degrees), 32.9 % saturation, and 33.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Superior Blue (S490-7) has a hue of 202.1° (degrees), 49.6 % saturation and 45.1 % brightness/value.


Superior Blue (S490-7) is cool or warm?

The color Superior Blue (S490-7) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Superior Blue (S490-7)?

Superior Blue (S490-7) 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

Superior Blue (S490-7)

Light Color


Compare LRV 10 of Superior Blue (S490-7) 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 Superior Blue (S490-7) 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


Superior Blue (S490-7) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(58, 94, 115)
Red
58 (22.7%)
Green
94 (36.9%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
49.57%
Magenta
18.26%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
54.90%

HSL

HSL(202.11deg, 32.9 %, 33.9 %)

Hue
202.11°
Saturation
32.95 %.
Lightness
33.92 %.

RYB

RYB(93, 122, 158)
Red
93 (36.7%)
Yellow
122 (47.7%)
Blue
158 (62.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
202.11°
Saturation
49.57 %.
Brightness / Value
45.10 %.

HWB

H: 202.11°

W: 22.75 %

B: 54.90 %

XYZ

X : 8.84

Y : 10.14

Z : 17.71

YXY

Y1 : 10.14

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 77.25%

M : 63.14%

Y : 54.90%


LRV

~ 10.1 %

Munsell Color System

6.4B 3.7/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 38.1

A : -6.62

B : -15.9

CIE-Lch

L : 38.1

C : 17.23

H : 247.39

CIE-Luv

L : 38.1

U : -16.17

V : -20.8

Hunter-Lab

L : 31.85

A : -6.18

B : -10.68






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Superior Blue (S490-7) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Superior Blue (S490-7) (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.



#536878
Payne's Gray
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#536878
Dark Electric Blue
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#536872
Cadet
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#435770
Midnight Haze
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)





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


RAL Design


Superior Blue (S490-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Superior Blue (S490-7) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Superior Blue (S490-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Superior Blue (S490-7) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Superior Blue (S490-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Superior Blue (S490-7) to Pantone PMS


#43667C
PANTONE 10266 C
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#4C6072
PANTONE 4138 C
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#315470
PANTONE 2377 C
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#475E76
PANTONE 4137 C
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Superior Blue (S490-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Superior Blue (S490-7) to RAL Classic


#225F78
RAL 5009 - Azure Blue
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#376B8C
RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Superior Blue (S490-7) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Superior Blue (S490-7) to British Standard 4800


#4B5966
BS 20-D-45 - Maritime
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#486D7C
BS 18-C-37 - Blue
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)





Paint similar to Superior Blue (S490-7) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Superior Blue (S490-7) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Superior Blue (S490-7) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Superior Blue (S490-7) to Sherwin Williams


#32586E
Endless Sea (SW 9150)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#47626F
Bunglehouse Blue (SW 0048)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#47626A
Tempe Star (SW 6229)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)
#536872
Waterloo (SW 9141)
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)


Behr


Superior Blue (S490-7) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Superior Blue (S490-7) to Behr


#395A73
Express Blue (M500-6)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#3F677E
Ocean Storm (MQ5-61)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#435A6F
Infinite Deep Sea (S500-7)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#40607C
Tidal (M510-6)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


Valspar


Superior Blue (S490-7) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Superior Blue (S490-7) to Valspar


#3F576A
Mountain River (4005-6C)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#39607F
Atlantic Schooner (4004-6C)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#4E6D7F
Folk Blue (V107-5)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#536470
Smoky Pitch (4007-4B)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)





PPG Paints


Superior Blue (S490-7) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Superior Blue (S490-7) to PPG Paints


#425A65
Oceania (PPG10-01)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#2E5169
Blue Lava (PPG1155-7)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#4C6177
Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Superior Blue (S490-7) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Superior Blue (S490-7) to Dunn-Edwards


#4A657A
Stormy Sea (DE 5817)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#4A5E6C
Ragtime Blues (DET 558)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#375673
Blue Earth (DE 5853)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#4D6A77
Before the Storm (DE 5796)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Superior Blue (S490-7) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Superior Blue (S490-7) to Benjamin Moore


#485B6E
Van Deusen Blue (HC-156)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#4C636E
Vermont Slate (1673)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#4E646F
Spellbound (1659)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#325A7D
Prussian Blue (CW-625)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% 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 Superior Blue (S490-7) - #3A5E73 Color Images and Patterns


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