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Valspar Bleu Clair (M316) Paint Color


Color Name: Bleu Clair (M316)
Hex Color Code: #B0C4C8
RGB Color Code: RGB(176, 196, 200)
CMYK Values*: 12.0%, 2.0%, 0.0%, 21.6%
Color Family (Hue): gray





About Bleu Clair (M316) color - its meaning and example


What color is Bleu Clair (M316)?

Bleu Clair (M316) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bleu Clair (M316) is #B0C4C8, and the RGB color code is RGB(176, 196, 200).

In the RGB color model, Bleu Clair (M316) has a red value of 176, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 200. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.0% cyan, 2.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 21.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 190° (degrees), 17.9 % saturation, and 73.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bleu Clair (M316) has a hue of 190° (degrees), 12.0 % saturation and 78.4 % brightness/value.


Bleu Clair (M316) is cool or warm?

The color Bleu Clair (M316) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Bleu Clair (M316)?

Bleu Clair (M316) has an LRV of nearly 53. 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

Bleu Clair (M316)

Light Color


Compare LRV 53 of Bleu Clair (M316) 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 53 puts Valspar Bleu Clair (M316) 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


Bleu Clair (M316) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(176, 196, 200)
Red
176 (69.0%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
200 (78.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
12.00%
Magenta
2.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
21.57%

HSL

HSL(190deg, 17.9 %, 73.7 %)

Hue
190°
Saturation
17.91 %.
Lightness
73.73 %.

RYB

RYB(23, 49, 50)
Red
23 (8.9%)
Yellow
49 (19.1%)
Blue
50 (19.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
190°
Saturation
12.00 %.
Brightness / Value
78.43 %.

HWB

H: 190°

W: 69.02 %

B: 21.57 %

XYZ

X : 48.07

Y : 52.88

Z : 62.32

YXY

Y1 : 52.88

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 30.98%

M : 23.14%

Y : 21.57%


LRV

~ 52.9 %

Munsell Color System

4.8BG 7.6/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 77.8

A : -5.96

B : -4.32

CIE-Lch

L : 77.8

C : 7.36

H : 215.93

CIE-Luv

L : 77.8

U : -10.96

V : -5.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.72

A : -9.26

B : 0.09






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Bleu Clair (M316) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Bleu Clair (M316) (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 - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
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Zinc
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#A8C3BC
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ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Bleu Clair (M316) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Bleu Clair (M316) to Pantone PMS


#BAC9CD
PANTONE 4155 C
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#A4BCC2
PANTONE 7542 C
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#ABC7CA
PANTONE 5513 C
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#B7C9D3
PANTONE 5445 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Bleu Clair (M316) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Bleu Clair (M316) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Bleu Clair (M316) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Bleu Clair (M316) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Bleu Clair (M316) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Bleu Clair (M316) to British Standard 4800


#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Bleu Clair (M316) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Bleu Clair (M316) to RAL Classic


#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Bleu Clair (M316) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Bleu Clair (M316) (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.


Valspar


Bleu Clair (M316) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Bleu Clair (M316) to Valspar


#ABC4CA
Robin's Pride (T623)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#AFC2C9
A-List Blue (T673)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#B4C5CB
Annabelle (8004-38B)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Bleu Clair (M316) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Bleu Clair (M316) to Benjamin Moore


#ADC3C8
Soft Chinchilla (2135-50)
ΔE - 0.77 (99.2% similar)
#B1C7CB
Blue Porcelain (1641)
ΔE - 0.95 (99.0% similar)
#B0C9D0
Blue Stream (1668)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#ABC1CC
Serenata (AF-535)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Bleu Clair (M316) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Bleu Clair (M316) to Dunn-Edwards


#ADC5C9
Blue Spruce (DE 5772)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
#B6CACA
Berry Mojito (DET 565)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#A3BFCB
Frozen Tundra (DE 5793)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#B6C5C1
Blustery Wind (DE 6304)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)





Behr


Bleu Clair (M316) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Bleu Clair (M316) to Behr


#AFC0C4
Ozone (PPU13-14)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#B0C8D0
Gentle Sea (S470-2)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#A9C6CB
Spring Storm (S450-3)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#BBC8C9
Oceanic Climate (N470-2)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Bleu Clair (M316) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Bleu Clair (M316) to Sherwin Williams


#AFC7CD
Billowy Breeze (SW 9055)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#B6C3C4
Niebla Azul (SW 9137)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#BCCBCE
Sleepy Blue (SW 6225)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#B7C9D1
Sleepy Hollow (SW 9145)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Bleu Clair (M316) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Bleu Clair (M316) to PPG Paints


#B5C8C9
Misty Surf (PPG1034-4)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#ADBFC8
Chambray (PPG1153-4)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#B0BEC5
Ocean Drive (PPG1040-3)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% 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


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