Behr Alpha Blue (M520-5) Paint Color

Color Name
Alpha Blue (M520-5)
Hex Color Code
#588BB4
RGB Color Code
RGB(88, 139, 180)
CMYK Values*
51.1%, 22.8%, 0.0%, 29.4%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Alpha Blue (M520-5) color - its meaning and example

What color is Alpha Blue (M520-5)?

Alpha Blue (M520-5) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Alpha Blue (M520-5) is #588BB4, and the RGB color code is RGB(88, 139, 180).

In the RGB color model, Alpha Blue (M520-5) has a red value of 88, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 180. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 51.1% cyan, 22.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.7° (degrees), 38.0 % saturation, and 52.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Alpha Blue (M520-5) has a hue of 206.7° (degrees), 51.1 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.

Alpha Blue (M520-5) is cool or warm?

The color Alpha Blue (M520-5) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Alpha Blue (M520-5)? (For interior and product design)

Alpha Blue (M520-5) has an LRV of nearly 23.8. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Alpha Blue (M520-5)
LRV 23.8
Light Color

Compare LRV 23.8 of Alpha Blue (M520-5) 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 23.8 puts Behr Alpha Blue (M520-5) 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

Alpha Blue (M520-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #588BB4
Hex triplet
#588BB4
Red
58
Green
8B
Blue
B4
RGBA / RGB rgb(88, 139, 180)
Red
88 (34.5%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
180 (70.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
51.11%
Magenta
22.78%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.41%
HSL hsl(206.74deg, 38.0 %, 52.5 %)
Hue
206.74°
Saturation
38.02 %
Lightness
52.55 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
206.74°
Saturation
51.11 %
Brightness / Value
70.59 %
RYB ryb(43, 67, 116)
Red
43 (16.8%)
Yellow
67 (26.1%)
Blue
116 (45.4%)
HWB
Hue
206.74°
Whiteness
34.51 %
Blackness
29.41 %
CMY
Cyan
65.49%
Magenta
45.49%
Yellow
29.41%
XYZ
X
21.5
Y
23.84
Z
46.65
YXY
Y1
23.84
X
0.23
Y2
0.26
CIE-Lab
L
55.92
A
-5.38
B
-26.77
CIE-Lch
L
55.92
C
27.3
H
258.63
CIE-Luv
L
55.92
U
-23.38
V
-39.97
Hunter-Lab
L
48.82
A
-6.85
B
-22.48
Other
LRV
~ 23.8 %
Munsell Color System
9.8B 5.4/6

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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 Alpha Blue (M520-5) (Paint - Behr)

These are the named colors closest to Alpha Blue (M520-5) (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).

#4682B4 Color Steel Blue
96.24% match | ΔE 3.76
#2887C8 Color Green Blue
95.15% match | ΔE 4.85
#4997D0 Color Celestial Blue
94.85% match | ΔE 5.15

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


Pantone PMS

Alpha Blue (M520-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Alpha Blue (M520-5) to Pantone PMS

#5E8AB4 Color PANTONE 646 C
98.36% match | ΔE 1.64
#5F8FB4 Color PANTONE 7454 C
98.30% match | ΔE 1.70
#6191B4 Color PANTONE 2148 C
97.44% match | ΔE 2.56
#4B88AC Color PANTONE 10270 C
96.69% match | ΔE 3.31

Pantone TCX

Alpha Blue (M520-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Alpha Blue (M520-5) to Pantone TCX


RAL Design

Alpha Blue (M520-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Alpha Blue (M520-5) to RAL Design


British Standard 4800

Alpha Blue (M520-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Alpha Blue (M520-5) to British Standard 4800


RAL Classic

Alpha Blue (M520-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Alpha Blue (M520-5) to RAL Classic


Paint similar to Alpha Blue (M520-5) (Paint - Behr)

These are the real paint colors closest to Alpha Blue (M520-5) (Paint - Behr) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Alpha Blue (M520-5) once it is on a wall.


Behr

Alpha Blue (M520-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Alpha Blue (M520-5) to Behr

#588BB4 Color Alpha Blue (M520-5)
Paint - Behr
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Benjamin Moore

Alpha Blue (M520-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Alpha Blue (M520-5) to Benjamin Moore


Dunn-Edwards

Alpha Blue (M520-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Alpha Blue (M520-5) to Dunn-Edwards


Valspar

Alpha Blue (M520-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Alpha Blue (M520-5) to Valspar


PPG Paints

Alpha Blue (M520-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Alpha Blue (M520-5) to PPG Paints


Farrow & Ball

Alpha Blue (M520-5) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Alpha Blue (M520-5) to Farrow & Ball

#6A8FB2 Color Cook's Blue (237)
96.79% match | ΔE 3.21
#7295A1 Color Stone Blue (86)
89.59% match | ΔE 10.41
#7C8E96 Color Selvedge (306)
88.41% match | ΔE 11.59

Sherwin Williams

Alpha Blue (M520-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Alpha Blue (M520-5) to Sherwin Williams


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

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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.

Complementary / Opposite Color

#588BB4
Alpha Blue (M520-5)
#B48158
French Beige*

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 Alpha Blue (M520-5) - #588BB4?

Color that best contrast with Behr Alpha Blue (M520-5) - #588BB4 is #B48158, color name is French Beige*. 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 Alpha Blue (M520-5) - #588BB4?

Complementary or Opposite color for Behr Alpha Blue (M520-5) - #588BB4 is #B48158, color name is French Beige*.

Example Color Images and Mockup

Behr Alpha Blue (M520-5) - #588BB4 Color Images and Patterns


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