Behr Expressionism (MQ5-49) Paint Color

Color Name
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
Hex Color Code
#39497B
RGB Color Code
RGB(57, 73, 123)
CMYK Values*
53.7%, 40.7%, 0.0%, 51.8%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Expressionism (MQ5-49) color - its meaning and example

What color is Expressionism (MQ5-49)?

Expressionism (MQ5-49) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Expressionism (MQ5-49) is #39497B, and the RGB color code is RGB(57, 73, 123).

In the RGB color model, Expressionism (MQ5-49) has a red value of 57, a green value of 73, and a blue value of 123. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 53.7% cyan, 40.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 51.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 225.5° (degrees), 36.7 % saturation, and 35.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Expressionism (MQ5-49) has a hue of 225.5° (degrees), 53.7 % saturation and 48.2 % brightness/value.

Expressionism (MQ5-49) is cool or warm?

The color Expressionism (MQ5-49) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Expressionism (MQ5-49)? (For interior and product design)

Expressionism (MQ5-49) has an LRV of nearly 7.1. 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
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
LRV 7.1
Light Color

Compare LRV 7.1 of Expressionism (MQ5-49) 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 7.1 puts Behr Expressionism (MQ5-49) 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

Expressionism (MQ5-49) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #39497B
Hex triplet
#39497B
Red
39
Green
49
Blue
7B
RGBA / RGB rgb(57, 73, 123)
Red
57 (22.4%)
Green
73 (28.6%)
Blue
123 (48.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
53.66%
Magenta
40.65%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
51.76%
HSL hsl(225.45deg, 36.7 %, 35.3 %)
Hue
225.45°
Saturation
36.67 %
Lightness
35.29 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
225.45°
Saturation
53.66 %
Brightness / Value
48.24 %
RYB ryb(100, 112, 170)
Red
100 (39.3%)
Yellow
112 (44.1%)
Blue
170 (66.8%)
HWB
Hue
225.45°
Whiteness
22.35 %
Blackness
51.76 %
CMY
Cyan
77.65%
Magenta
71.37%
Yellow
51.76%
XYZ
X
7.65
Y
7.07
Z
19.7
YXY
Y1
7.07
X
0.22
Y2
0.21
CIE-Lab
L
31.95
A
9.13
B
-30.44
CIE-Lch
L
31.95
C
31.78
H
286.7
CIE-Luv
L
31.95
U
-8.64
V
-41.62
Hunter-Lab
L
26.58
A
4.83
B
-25.34
Other
LRV
~ 7.1 %
Munsell Color System
6.2PB 3.0/6.2

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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 Expressionism (MQ5-49) (Paint - Behr)

These are the named colors closest to Expressionism (MQ5-49) (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).

#2B4593 Color Marian Blue
95.13% match | ΔE 4.87
#4E5180 Color Purple Navy
95.05% match | ΔE 4.95
#004488 Color Safety Blue
93.34% match | ΔE 6.66
#08457E Color Dark Cerulean
93.32% match | ΔE 6.68

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


Pantone TCX

Expressionism (MQ5-49) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Expressionism (MQ5-49) to Pantone TCX


Pantone PMS

Expressionism (MQ5-49) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Expressionism (MQ5-49) to Pantone PMS

#3E4F80 Color PANTONE 4142 C
98.02% match | ΔE 1.98
#464E7E Color PANTONE 2111 C
97.03% match | ΔE 2.97
#304C86 Color PANTONE 8785 C
96.88% match | ΔE 3.12
#274E83 Color PANTONE 8185 C
95.02% match | ΔE 4.98

RAL Design

Expressionism (MQ5-49) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Expressionism (MQ5-49) to RAL Design


RAL Classic

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Paint similar to Expressionism (MQ5-49) (Paint - Behr)

These are the real paint colors closest to Expressionism (MQ5-49) (Paint - Behr) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Expressionism (MQ5-49) once it is on a wall.


Behr

Expressionism (MQ5-49) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Expressionism (MQ5-49) to Behr

#39497B Color Expressionism (MQ5-49)
Paint - Behr
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#485480 Color Mozart (PPU15-02)
95.89% match | ΔE 4.11

Sherwin Williams

Expressionism (MQ5-49) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Expressionism (MQ5-49) to Sherwin Williams


PPG Paints

Expressionism (MQ5-49) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Expressionism (MQ5-49) to PPG Paints


Dunn-Edwards

Expressionism (MQ5-49) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Expressionism (MQ5-49) to Dunn-Edwards


Benjamin Moore

Expressionism (MQ5-49) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Expressionism (MQ5-49) to Benjamin Moore


Valspar

Expressionism (MQ5-49) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Expressionism (MQ5-49) to Valspar


Farrow & Ball

Expressionism (MQ5-49) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Expressionism (MQ5-49) to Farrow & Ball

#3F4666 Color Blue Maize (CB11)
94.63% match | ΔE 5.37
#4A5B6B Color Stiffkey Blue (281)
88.53% match | ΔE 11.47
#3F4D57 Color Hague Blue (30)
86.91% match | ΔE 13.09
#5C6576 Color Wine Dark (308)
86.52% match | ΔE 13.48

Color Combinations

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
#7B6B39
Grasshopper*

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 Expressionism (MQ5-49) - #39497B?

Color that best contrast with Behr Expressionism (MQ5-49) - #39497B is #7B6B39, color name is Grasshopper*. 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 Expressionism (MQ5-49) - #39497B?

Complementary or Opposite color for Behr Expressionism (MQ5-49) - #39497B is #7B6B39, color name is Grasshopper*.

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