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Behr Watery (HDC-CT-26) Paint Color


Color Name: Watery (HDC-CT-26)
Hex Color Code: #AEBDBB
RGB Color Code: RGB(174, 189, 187)
CMYK Values*: 7.9%, 0.0%, 1.1%, 25.9%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Watery (HDC-CT-26) color - its meaning and example


What color is Watery (HDC-CT-26)?

Watery (HDC-CT-26) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Watery (HDC-CT-26) is #AEBDBB, and the RGB color code is RGB(174, 189, 187).

In the RGB color model, Watery (HDC-CT-26) has a red value of 174, a green value of 189, and a blue value of 187. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 7.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.1% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 172° (degrees), 10.2 % saturation, and 71.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Watery (HDC-CT-26) has a hue of 172° (degrees), 7.9 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.


Watery (HDC-CT-26) is cool or warm?

The color Watery (HDC-CT-26) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Watery (HDC-CT-26)?

Watery (HDC-CT-26) has an LRV of nearly 49. 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

Watery (HDC-CT-26)

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of Watery (HDC-CT-26) 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 49 puts Behr Watery (HDC-CT-26) 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


Watery (HDC-CT-26) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(174, 189, 187)
Red
174 (68.2%)
Green
189 (74.1%)
Blue
187 (73.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
7.94%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
1.06%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(172deg, 10.2 %, 71.2 %)

Hue
172°
Saturation
10.20 %.
Lightness
71.18 %.

RYB

RYB(28, 58, 53)
Red
28 (10.9%)
Yellow
58 (22.9%)
Blue
53 (21.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
172°
Saturation
7.94 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 172°

W: 68.24 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 44.62

Y : 48.98

Z : 54.12

YXY

Y1 : 48.98

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 31.76%

M : 25.88%

Y : 26.67%


LRV

~ 49 %

Munsell Color System

7.8G 7.4/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 75.44

A : -5.53

B : -0.77

CIE-Lch

L : 75.44

C : 5.58

H : 187.91

CIE-Luv

L : 75.44

U : -8.14

V : -0.2

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.99

A : -8.67

B : 3.15






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Watery (HDC-CT-26) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Watery (HDC-CT-26) (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.



#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
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Zinc
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#A8C3BC
Opal
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#AEC6CF
Pastel Blue
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Watery (HDC-CT-26) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Watery (HDC-CT-26) to Pantone PMS


#B1C0BC
PANTONE 5517 C
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#BCC9C5
PANTONE 5527 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#BEC6C4
PANTONE 441 C
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#A4BEBA
PANTONE 4170 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Watery (HDC-CT-26) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Watery (HDC-CT-26) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Watery (HDC-CT-26) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Watery (HDC-CT-26) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Watery (HDC-CT-26) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Watery (HDC-CT-26) to British Standard 4800


#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 7.15 (92.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Watery (HDC-CT-26) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Watery (HDC-CT-26) to RAL Classic


#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)





Paint similar to Watery (HDC-CT-26) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Watery (HDC-CT-26) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Watery (HDC-CT-26) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Watery (HDC-CT-26) to Dunn-Edwards


#A9B9B5
Bidwell Blue (DET 551)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#B6C5C1
Blustery Wind (DE 6304)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#B7C0BE
Haze Blue (DE 6311)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#B6C4BD
Patina Creek (DE 6297)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Watery (HDC-CT-26) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Watery (HDC-CT-26) to Benjamin Moore


#B3BEB9
Beach Glass (1564)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#B0B9B3
Iced Marble (1578)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B0B9B2
Imperial Gray (1571)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#A4BBB6
Rhine River (689)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Watery (HDC-CT-26) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Watery (HDC-CT-26) to Sherwin Williams


#B6C3C4
Niebla Azul (SW 9137)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#B0B8B2
Silvermist (SW 7621)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#ADBBB2
Quietude (SW 6212)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#B8BEBE
Samovar Silver (SW 6233)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)





Valspar


Watery (HDC-CT-26) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Watery (HDC-CT-26) to Valspar


#B0B9B4
In the Shadows (V141-4)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#B3C6C2
Misty Dreams (V100-3)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#B7C5BF
Statue of Liberty (T645)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#B7C3C5
Moroccan Moderne (T664)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Behr


Watery (HDC-CT-26) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Watery (HDC-CT-26) to Behr


#AFC0C4
Ozone (PPU13-14)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#A5B4AE
Frozen Pond (PPU12-09)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#BBC8C9
Oceanic Climate (N470-2)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#B0B8B0
Verdigris (PPU12-14)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Watery (HDC-CT-26) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Watery (HDC-CT-26) to PPG Paints


#B5C8C9
Misty Surf (PPG1034-4)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#B9C0C0
Maiden Mist (PPG1039-2)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#BFC8C3
Gale Force (PPG10-08)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#B3C4BA
Aquamarine Dream (PPG1135-4)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Behr Watery (HDC-CT-26) - #AEBDBB color palettes and coordinating colors



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 Watery (HDC-CT-26) - #AEBDBB Color Images and Patterns


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