Behr Admiral Blue (M520-7) Paint Color

Color Name
Admiral Blue (M520-7)
Hex Color Code
#3E5B7D
RGB Color Code
RGB(62, 91, 125)
CMYK Values*
50.4%, 27.2%, 0.0%, 51.0%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Admiral Blue (M520-7) color - its meaning and example

What color is Admiral Blue (M520-7)?

Admiral Blue (M520-7) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Admiral Blue (M520-7) is #3E5B7D, and the RGB color code is RGB(62, 91, 125).

In the RGB color model, Admiral Blue (M520-7) has a red value of 62, a green value of 91, and a blue value of 125. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 50.4% cyan, 27.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 51.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 212.4° (degrees), 33.7 % saturation, and 36.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Admiral Blue (M520-7) has a hue of 212.4° (degrees), 50.4 % saturation and 49.0 % brightness/value.

Admiral Blue (M520-7) is cool or warm?

The color Admiral Blue (M520-7) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Admiral Blue (M520-7)? (For interior and product design)

Admiral Blue (M520-7) 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
Admiral Blue (M520-7)
LRV 10
Light Color

Compare LRV 10 of Admiral Blue (M520-7) 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 Admiral Blue (M520-7) 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

Admiral Blue (M520-7) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #3E5B7D
Hex triplet
#3E5B7D
Red
3E
Green
5B
Blue
7D
RGBA / RGB rgb(62, 91, 125)
Red
62 (24.3%)
Green
91 (35.7%)
Blue
125 (49.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
50.40%
Magenta
27.20%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
50.98%
HSL hsl(212.38deg, 33.7 %, 36.7 %)
Hue
212.38°
Saturation
33.69 %
Lightness
36.67 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
212.38°
Saturation
50.40 %
Brightness / Value
49.02 %
RYB ryb(90, 111, 157)
Red
90 (35.2%)
Yellow
111 (43.7%)
Blue
157 (61.7%)
HWB
Hue
212.38°
Whiteness
24.31 %
Blackness
50.98 %
CMY
Cyan
75.69%
Magenta
64.31%
Yellow
50.98%
XYZ
X
9.43
Y
9.99
Z
20.83
YXY
Y1
9.99
X
0.23
Y2
0.25
CIE-Lab
L
37.82
A
-0.51
B
-22.45
CIE-Lch
L
37.82
C
22.46
H
268.69
CIE-Luv
L
37.82
U
-13.64
V
-30.96
Hunter-Lab
L
31.6
A
-2.04
B
-16.96
Other
LRV
~ 10 %
Munsell Color System
1.8PB 3.6/4.6

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Admiral Blue (M520-7) (Paint - Behr)

These are the named colors closest to Admiral Blue (M520-7) (Paint - Behr), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#435770 Color Midnight Haze
96.80% match | ΔE 3.20
#2D5DA1 Color Medium Sapphire
94.75% match | ΔE 5.25
#26619C Color Lapis Lazuli
94.39% match | ΔE 5.61
#436B95 Color Queen Blue
93.86% match | ΔE 6.14

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


RAL Design

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Pantone TCX

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Pantone PMS

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#475E76 Color PANTONE 4137 C
96.65% match | ΔE 3.35
#43556F Color PANTONE 4143 C
96.32% match | ΔE 3.68
#4D5F80 Color PANTONE 2374 C
96.17% match | ΔE 3.83
#295D8A Color PANTONE 8485 C
95.95% match | ΔE 4.05

RAL Classic

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British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Admiral Blue (M520-7) (Paint - Behr)

These are the real paint colors closest to Admiral Blue (M520-7) (Paint - Behr) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Admiral Blue (M520-7) once it is on a wall.


Behr

Admiral Blue (M520-7) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Admiral Blue (M520-7) to Behr

#3E5B7D Color Admiral Blue (M520-7)
Paint - Behr
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#40607C Color Tidal (M510-6)
96.82% match | ΔE 3.18

Dunn-Edwards

Admiral Blue (M520-7) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Admiral Blue (M520-7) to Dunn-Edwards


Benjamin Moore

Admiral Blue (M520-7) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Admiral Blue (M520-7) to Benjamin Moore


Valspar

Admiral Blue (M520-7) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Admiral Blue (M520-7) to Valspar


PPG Paints

Admiral Blue (M520-7) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Admiral Blue (M520-7) to PPG Paints


Sherwin Williams

Admiral Blue (M520-7) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Admiral Blue (M520-7) to Sherwin Williams


Farrow & Ball

Admiral Blue (M520-7) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Admiral Blue (M520-7) to Farrow & Ball

#5C6576 Color Wine Dark (308)
91.70% match | ΔE 8.30
#3F4666 Color Blue Maize (CB11)
90.25% match | ΔE 9.75
#3F4D57 Color Hague Blue (30)
89.76% match | ΔE 10.24

Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#3E5B7D
Admiral Blue (M520-7)
#7D603E
Raw Umber*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Behr Admiral Blue (M520-7) - #3E5B7D?

Color that best contrast with Behr Admiral Blue (M520-7) - #3E5B7D is #7D603E, color name is Raw Umber*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Behr Admiral Blue (M520-7) - #3E5B7D?

Complementary or Opposite color for Behr Admiral Blue (M520-7) - #3E5B7D is #7D603E, color name is Raw Umber*.

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