Sherwin Williams Bluebell (SW 6793) Paint Color

Color Name
Bluebell (SW 6793)
Hex Color Code
#A2D5E7
RGB Color Code
RGB(162, 213, 231)
CMYK Values*
29.9%, 7.8%, 0.0%, 9.4%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Bluebell (SW 6793) color - its meaning and example

What color is Bluebell (SW 6793)?

Bluebell (SW 6793) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bluebell (SW 6793) is #A2D5E7, and the RGB color code is RGB(162, 213, 231).

In the RGB color model, Bluebell (SW 6793) has a red value of 162, a green value of 213, and a blue value of 231. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.9% cyan, 7.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 195.7° (degrees), 59.0 % saturation, and 77.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bluebell (SW 6793) has a hue of 195.7° (degrees), 29.9 % saturation and 90.6 % brightness/value.

Bluebell (SW 6793) is cool or warm?

The color Bluebell (SW 6793) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Bluebell (SW 6793)? (For interior and product design)

Bluebell (SW 6793) has an LRV of nearly 61. 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
Bluebell (SW 6793)
LRV 61
Light Color

Compare LRV 61 of Bluebell (SW 6793) 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 61 puts Sherwin Williams Bluebell (SW 6793) 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

Bluebell (SW 6793) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #A2D5E7
Hex triplet
#A2D5E7
Red
A2
Green
D5
Blue
E7
RGBA / RGB rgb(162, 213, 231)
Red
162 (63.5%)
Green
213 (83.5%)
Blue
231 (90.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
29.87%
Magenta
7.79%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
9.41%
HSL hsl(195.65deg, 59.0 %, 77.1 %)
Hue
195.65°
Saturation
58.97 %
Lightness
77.06 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
195.65°
Saturation
29.87 %
Brightness / Value
90.59 %
RYB ryb(11, 25, 45)
Red
11 (4.5%)
Yellow
25 (9.9%)
Blue
45 (17.6%)
HWB
Hue
195.65°
Whiteness
63.53 %
Blackness
9.41 %
CMY
Cyan
36.47%
Magenta
16.47%
Yellow
9.41%
XYZ
X
53.12
Y
61.04
Z
84.58
YXY
Y1
61.04
X
0.27
Y2
0.31
CIE-Lab
L
82.4
A
-12.29
B
-14.2
CIE-Lch
L
82.4
C
18.78
H
229.13
CIE-Luv
L
82.4
U
-25.74
V
-20.3
Hunter-Lab
L
78.13
A
-15.36
B
-9.5
Other
LRV
~ 61 %
Munsell Color System
2.5B 8.0/4

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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 Bluebell (SW 6793) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Bluebell (SW 6793) (Paint - Sherwin Williams), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#ADD8E6 Color Light Blue
97.98% match | ΔE 2.02
#A4DDED Color Non-photo Blue
97.62% match | ΔE 2.38
#AFDBF5 Color Uranian Blue
95.59% match | ΔE 4.41
#87CEEB Color Sky blue
95.58% match | ΔE 4.42

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


Pantone TCX

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RAL Design

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Pantone PMS

Bluebell (SW 6793) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Bluebell (SW 6793) to Pantone PMS

#99D6EA Color PANTONE 2975 C
98.28% match | ΔE 1.72
#A4DBE8 Color PANTONE 635 C
97.25% match | ΔE 2.75
#8BD3E6 Color PANTONE 636 C
96.21% match | ΔE 3.79
#9BD3DD Color PANTONE 629 C
96.13% match | ΔE 3.87

British Standard 4800

Bluebell (SW 6793) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Bluebell (SW 6793) to British Standard 4800

#ADD4DA Color BS 18-E-50 - Blue
95.42% match | ΔE 4.58

Paint similar to Bluebell (SW 6793) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Bluebell (SW 6793) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Bluebell (SW 6793) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

Bluebell (SW 6793) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Bluebell (SW 6793) to Sherwin Williams

#A2D5E7 Color Bluebell (SW 6793)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Valspar

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Behr

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Benjamin Moore

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Dunn-Edwards

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PPG Paints

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Farrow & Ball

Bluebell (SW 6793) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Bluebell (SW 6793) to Farrow & Ball

#A0C5CA Color Blue Ground (210)
93.77% match | ΔE 6.23
#B0BEC6 Color Parma Gray (27)
89.58% match | ΔE 10.42
#A5BEB9 Color Ancona Blue (9805)
88.66% match | ΔE 11.34

Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#A2D5E7
Bluebell (SW 6793)
#E7B4A2
Melon*

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 Sherwin Williams Bluebell (SW 6793) - #A2D5E7?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Bluebell (SW 6793) - #A2D5E7 is #E7B4A2, color name is Melon*. 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 Sherwin Williams Bluebell (SW 6793) - #A2D5E7?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Bluebell (SW 6793) - #A2D5E7 is #E7B4A2, color name is Melon*.

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