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Benjamin Moore Watercolor Blue (793) Paint Color


Color Name: Watercolor Blue (793)
Hex Color Code: #B9D9E7
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 217, 231)
CMYK Values*: 19.9%, 6.1%, 0.0%, 9.4%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Watercolor Blue (793) color - its meaning and example


What color is Watercolor Blue (793)?

Watercolor Blue (793) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Watercolor Blue (793) is #B9D9E7, and the RGB color code is RGB(185, 217, 231).

In the RGB color model, Watercolor Blue (793) has a red value of 185, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 231. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.9% cyan, 6.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.3° (degrees), 48.9 % saturation, and 81.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Watercolor Blue (793) has a hue of 198.3° (degrees), 19.9 % saturation and 90.6 % brightness/value.


Watercolor Blue (793) is cool or warm?

The color Watercolor Blue (793) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Watercolor Blue (793)?

Watercolor Blue (793) has an LRV of nearly 66. By LRV value, it is a 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

Watercolor Blue (793)

Light Color


Compare LRV 66 of Watercolor Blue (793) 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 66 puts Benjamin Moore Watercolor Blue (793) paint color in the lighter 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


Watercolor Blue (793) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 217, 231)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
217 (85.1%)
Blue
231 (90.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
19.91%
Magenta
6.06%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
9.41%

HSL

HSL(198.26deg, 48.9 %, 81.6 %)

Hue
198.26°
Saturation
48.94 %.
Lightness
81.57 %.

RYB

RYB(11, 24, 36)
Red
11 (4.4%)
Yellow
24 (9.5%)
Blue
36 (14.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
198.26°
Saturation
19.91 %.
Brightness / Value
90.59 %.

HWB

H: 198.26°

W: 72.55 %

B: 9.41 %

XYZ

X : 59.24

Y : 65.71

Z : 85.16

YXY

Y1 : 65.71

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 14.90%

Y : 9.41%


LRV

~ 65.7 %

Munsell Color System

8.6BG 8.4/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 84.85

A : -7.58

B : -10.4

CIE-Lch

L : 84.85

C : 12.87

H : 233.9

CIE-Luv

L : 84.85

U : -17.21

V : -14.95

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.06

A : -11.4

B : -5.55






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Watercolor Blue (793) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Watercolor Blue (793) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.



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ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)





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


RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 290 C
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
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PANTONE 9440 C
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


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BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Watercolor Blue (793) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Watercolor Blue (793) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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


Watercolor Blue (793) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Watercolor Blue (793) to Behr


#BAD9E5
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ΔE - 0.78 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)


Valspar


Watercolor Blue (793) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Watercolor Blue (793) to Valspar


#B9DDEB
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ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
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Paradise View (794)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
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Island View (DE 5848)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
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Two Harbors (DE 5813)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Watercolor Blue (793) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Watercolor Blue (793) to Sherwin Williams


#B0D6E6
Something Blue (SW 6800)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
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Vast Sky (SW 6506)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Watercolor Blue (793) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Watercolor Blue (793) to PPG Paints


#ADD0E0
Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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Ariel (PPG1237-3)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
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Magic Wand (PPG1158-2)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% 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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