Behr Simply Posh (MQ5-55) Paint Color

Color Name
Simply Posh (MQ5-55)
Hex Color Code
#8CB9D4
RGB Color Code
RGB(140, 185, 212)
CMYK Values*
34.0%, 12.7%, 0.0%, 16.9%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Simply Posh (MQ5-55) color - its meaning and example

What color is Simply Posh (MQ5-55)?

Simply Posh (MQ5-55) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Simply Posh (MQ5-55) is #8CB9D4, and the RGB color code is RGB(140, 185, 212).

In the RGB color model, Simply Posh (MQ5-55) has a red value of 140, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 212. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 34.0% cyan, 12.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 16.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.5° (degrees), 45.6 % saturation, and 69.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Simply Posh (MQ5-55) has a hue of 202.5° (degrees), 34.0 % saturation and 83.1 % brightness/value.

Simply Posh (MQ5-55) is cool or warm?

The color Simply Posh (MQ5-55) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Simply Posh (MQ5-55)? (For interior and product design)

Simply Posh (MQ5-55) has an LRV of nearly 45. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Simply Posh (MQ5-55)
LRV 45
Light Color

Compare LRV 45 of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) 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 45 puts Behr Simply Posh (MQ5-55) paint color in the medium 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

Simply Posh (MQ5-55) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #8CB9D4
Hex triplet
#8CB9D4
Red
8C
Green
B9
Blue
D4
RGBA / RGB rgb(140, 185, 212)
Red
140 (54.9%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
212 (83.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
33.96%
Magenta
12.74%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
16.86%
HSL hsl(202.5deg, 45.6 %, 69.0 %)
Hue
202.5°
Saturation
45.57 %
Lightness
69.02 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
202.5°
Saturation
33.96 %
Brightness / Value
83.14 %
RYB ryb(22, 40, 68)
Red
22 (8.5%)
Yellow
40 (15.8%)
Blue
68 (26.6%)
HWB
Hue
202.5°
Whiteness
54.90 %
Blackness
16.86 %
CMY
Cyan
45.10%
Magenta
27.45%
Yellow
16.86%
XYZ
X
40.05
Y
45.03
Z
68.87
YXY
Y1
45.03
X
0.26
Y2
0.29
CIE-Lab
L
72.91
A
-8.39
B
-18.39
CIE-Lch
L
72.91
C
20.21
H
245.48
CIE-Luv
L
72.91
U
-22.85
V
-27.33
Hunter-Lab
L
67.1
A
-10.9
B
-13.88
Other
LRV
~ 45 %
Munsell Color System
6B 7.1/4.4

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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 Simply Posh (MQ5-55) (Paint - Behr)

These are the named colors closest to Simply Posh (MQ5-55) (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).

#9BC4E2 Color Pale Cerulean
96.41% match | ΔE 3.59
#7CB9E8 Color Aero
94.99% match | ΔE 5.01
#7EC0EE Color Bleu Celeste
94.91% match | ΔE 5.09

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


Pantone TCX

Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to Pantone TCX


RAL Design

Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to RAL Design


Pantone PMS

Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to Pantone PMS

#81B0D2 Color PANTONE 2169 C
96.65% match | ΔE 3.35
#7BAFD4 Color PANTONE 542 C
95.92% match | ΔE 4.08
#8DC8E8 Color PANTONE 2905 C
95.75% match | ΔE 4.25
#9BB8D3 Color PANTONE 644 C
95.71% match | ΔE 4.29

British Standard 4800

Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to British Standard 4800


Paint similar to Simply Posh (MQ5-55) (Paint - Behr)

These are the real paint colors closest to Simply Posh (MQ5-55) (Paint - Behr) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Simply Posh (MQ5-55) once it is on a wall.


Behr

Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to Behr

#8CB9D4 Color Simply Posh (MQ5-55)
Paint - Behr
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Benjamin Moore

Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to Benjamin Moore


Dunn-Edwards

Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to Dunn-Edwards


Sherwin Williams

Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to Sherwin Williams


Valspar

Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to Valspar


PPG Paints

Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to PPG Paints


Farrow & Ball

Simply Posh (MQ5-55) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Simply Posh (MQ5-55) to Farrow & Ball

#98ACBA Color Kittiwake (307)
93.13% match | ΔE 6.87
#A0C5CA Color Blue Ground (210)
91.00% match | ΔE 9.00
#B0BEC6 Color Parma Gray (27)
90.79% match | ΔE 9.21

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

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

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

#8CB9D4
Simply Posh (MQ5-55)
#D4A78C
Tumbleweed*

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 Simply Posh (MQ5-55) - #8CB9D4?

Color that best contrast with Behr Simply Posh (MQ5-55) - #8CB9D4 is #D4A78C, color name is Tumbleweed*. 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 Simply Posh (MQ5-55) - #8CB9D4?

Complementary or Opposite color for Behr Simply Posh (MQ5-55) - #8CB9D4 is #D4A78C, color name is Tumbleweed*.

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