Behr Express Blue (M500-6) Paint Color

Color Name
Express Blue (M500-6)
Hex Color Code
#395A73
RGB Color Code
RGB(57, 90, 115)
CMYK Values*
50.4%, 21.7%, 0.0%, 54.9%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Express Blue (M500-6) color - its meaning and example

What color is Express Blue (M500-6)?

Express Blue (M500-6) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Express Blue (M500-6) is #395A73, and the RGB color code is RGB(57, 90, 115).

In the RGB color model, Express Blue (M500-6) has a red value of 57, a green value of 90, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 50.4% cyan, 21.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 54.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.9° (degrees), 33.7 % saturation, and 33.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Express Blue (M500-6) has a hue of 205.9° (degrees), 50.4 % saturation and 45.1 % brightness/value.

Express Blue (M500-6) is cool or warm?

The color Express Blue (M500-6) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Express Blue (M500-6)? (For interior and product design)

Express Blue (M500-6) has an LRV of nearly 9.4. 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
Express Blue (M500-6)
LRV 9.4
Light Color

Compare LRV 9.4 of Express Blue (M500-6) 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 9.4 puts Behr Express Blue (M500-6) 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

Express Blue (M500-6) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #395A73
Hex triplet
#395A73
Red
39
Green
5A
Blue
73
RGBA / RGB rgb(57, 90, 115)
Red
57 (22.4%)
Green
90 (35.3%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
50.43%
Magenta
21.74%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
54.90%
HSL hsl(205.86deg, 33.7 %, 33.7 %)
Hue
205.86°
Saturation
33.72 %
Lightness
33.73 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
205.86°
Saturation
50.43 %
Brightness / Value
45.10 %
RYB ryb(96, 121, 161)
Red
96 (37.5%)
Yellow
121 (47.6%)
Blue
161 (63.2%)
HWB
Hue
205.86°
Whiteness
22.35 %
Blackness
54.90 %
CMY
Cyan
77.65%
Magenta
64.71%
Yellow
54.90%
XYZ
X
8.44
Y
9.42
Z
17.59
YXY
Y1
9.42
X
0.24
Y2
0.27
CIE-Lab
L
36.78
A
-4.45
B
-17.93
CIE-Lch
L
36.78
C
18.48
H
256.06
CIE-Luv
L
36.78
U
-14.91
V
-23.77
Hunter-Lab
L
30.69
A
-4.64
B
-12.5
Other
LRV
~ 9.4 %
Munsell Color System
8.6B 3.5/3.8

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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 Express Blue (M500-6) (Paint - Behr)

These are the named colors closest to Express Blue (M500-6) (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
95.85% match | ΔE 4.15
#4C5866 Color Marengo
93.94% match | ΔE 6.06
#536878 Color Payne's Gray
93.42% match | ΔE 6.58

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


Pantone TCX

Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Pantone TCX


RAL Design

Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to RAL Design


Pantone PMS

Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Pantone PMS

#315470 Color PANTONE 2377 C
97.63% match | ΔE 2.37
#475E76 Color PANTONE 4137 C
96.70% match | ΔE 3.30
#4C6072 Color PANTONE 4138 C
95.74% match | ΔE 4.26
#43667C Color PANTONE 10266 C
95.46% match | ΔE 4.54

RAL Classic

Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to RAL Classic


British Standard 4800

Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to British Standard 4800


Paint similar to Express Blue (M500-6) (Paint - Behr)

These are the real paint colors closest to Express Blue (M500-6) (Paint - Behr) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Express Blue (M500-6) once it is on a wall.


Behr

Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Behr

#395A73 Color Express Blue (M500-6)
Paint - Behr
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#40607C Color Tidal (M510-6)
97.39% match | ΔE 2.61

PPG Paints

Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to PPG Paints


Dunn-Edwards

Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Dunn-Edwards


Sherwin Williams

Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Sherwin Williams


Valspar

Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Valspar


Benjamin Moore

Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Benjamin Moore


Farrow & Ball

Express Blue (M500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Express Blue (M500-6) to Farrow & Ball

#3F4D57 Color Hague Blue (30)
92.44% match | ΔE 7.56
#5C6576 Color Wine Dark (308)
91.06% match | ΔE 8.94
#505456 Color Hopper Head (305)
88.49% match | ΔE 11.51

Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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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

#395A73
Express Blue (M500-6)
#735239
Coffee*

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 Express Blue (M500-6) - #395A73?

Color that best contrast with Behr Express Blue (M500-6) - #395A73 is #735239, color name is Coffee*. 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 Express Blue (M500-6) - #395A73?

Complementary or Opposite color for Behr Express Blue (M500-6) - #395A73 is #735239, color name is Coffee*.

Example Color Images and Mockup

Behr Express Blue (M500-6) - #395A73 Color Images and Patterns


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