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Valspar Artisan Blue (M228) Paint Color


Color Name: Artisan Blue (M228)
Hex Color Code: #A3B6BB
RGB Color Code: RGB(163, 182, 187)
CMYK Values*: 12.8%, 2.7%, 0.0%, 26.7%
Color Family (Hue): gray





About Artisan Blue (M228) color - its meaning and example


What color is Artisan Blue (M228)?

Artisan Blue (M228) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Artisan Blue (M228) is #A3B6BB, and the RGB color code is RGB(163, 182, 187).

In the RGB color model, Artisan Blue (M228) has a red value of 163, a green value of 182, and a blue value of 187. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.8% cyan, 2.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 192.5° (degrees), 15.0 % saturation, and 68.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Artisan Blue (M228) has a hue of 192.5° (degrees), 12.8 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.


Artisan Blue (M228) is cool or warm?

The color Artisan Blue (M228) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Artisan Blue (M228)?

Artisan Blue (M228) 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

Artisan Blue (M228)

Light Color


Compare LRV 45 of Artisan Blue (M228) 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 Valspar Artisan Blue (M228) 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


Artisan Blue (M228) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(163, 182, 187)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
182 (71.4%)
Blue
187 (73.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
12.83%
Magenta
2.67%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(192.5deg, 15.0 %, 68.6 %)

Hue
192.5°
Saturation
15.00 %.
Lightness
68.63 %.

RYB

RYB(30, 58, 61)
Red
30 (11.8%)
Yellow
58 (22.8%)
Blue
61 (23.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
192.5°
Saturation
12.83 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 192.5°

W: 63.92 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 40.8

Y : 44.83

Z : 53.52

YXY

Y1 : 44.83

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 36.08%

M : 28.63%

Y : 26.67%


LRV

~ 44.8 %

Munsell Color System

6.2BG 7.1/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 72.78

A : -5.49

B : -4.77

CIE-Lch

L : 72.78

C : 7.27

H : 220.96

CIE-Luv

L : 72.78

U : -10.47

V : -6.24

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.96

A : -8.4

B : -0.52






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Artisan Blue (M228) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Artisan Blue (M228) (Paint - Valspar). 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.



#AEC6CF
Pastel Blue
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#8BA8B7
Pewter Blue
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
#91A3B0
Cadet Gray
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Artisan Blue (M228) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Artisan Blue (M228) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


Artisan Blue (M228) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Artisan Blue (M228) to Pantone PMS


#A4BCC2
PANTONE 7542 C
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#A6BBC8
PANTONE 5435 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#B1B7BA
PANTONE 4274 C
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#ABC7CA
PANTONE 5513 C
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Artisan Blue (M228) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Artisan Blue (M228) to British Standard 4800


#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Artisan Blue (M228) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Artisan Blue (M228) (Paint - Valspar). 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


Artisan Blue (M228) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Artisan Blue (M228) to Benjamin Moore


#9BB1BB
Slate Blue (1648)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#ADC3C8
Soft Chinchilla (2135-50)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
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Winter Lake (2129-50)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#ABC1CC
Serenata (AF-535)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Behr


Artisan Blue (M228) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Artisan Blue (M228) to Behr


#AFC0C4
Ozone (PPU13-14)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#9AB6C0
Peaceful Blue (S470-3)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
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Gentle Sea (S470-2)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#A9C6CB
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ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Artisan Blue (M228) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Artisan Blue (M228) to Sherwin Williams


#9FBBC3
French Moire (SW 9056)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#97B4C3
Respite (SW 6514)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#AFC7CD
Billowy Breeze (SW 9055)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)





PPG Paints


Artisan Blue (M228) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Artisan Blue (M228) to PPG Paints


#96AFB7
Mountain Stream (PPG1149-4)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#ADBFC8
Chambray (PPG1153-4)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#B0BEC5
Ocean Drive (PPG1040-3)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#B0BCC3
Stormy (PPG10-14)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Artisan Blue (M228) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Artisan Blue (M228) to Dunn-Edwards


#AEB9BC
Lake Placid (DE 6318)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#9DACB5
Irogon Blue (DEC 796)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#A3BFCB
Frozen Tundra (DE 5793)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#ADC5C9
Blue Spruce (DE 5772)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Valspar


Artisan Blue (M228) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Artisan Blue (M228) to Valspar


#AFC2C9
A-List Blue (T673)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
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Bleu Clair (M316)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
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Juliet Blue (M328)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
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Robin's Pride (T623)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% 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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