Behr Teton Blue (N490-4) Paint Color

Color Name
Teton Blue (N490-4)
Hex Color Code
#8D99A1
RGB Color Code
RGB(141, 153, 161)
CMYK Values*
12.4%, 5.0%, 0.0%, 36.9%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Teton Blue (N490-4) color - its meaning and example

What color is Teton Blue (N490-4)?

Teton Blue (N490-4) color belongs to the Gray Blue Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Teton Blue (N490-4) is #8D99A1, and the RGB color code is RGB(141, 153, 161).

In the RGB color model, Teton Blue (N490-4) has a red value of 141, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 161. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.4% cyan, 5.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 36.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204° (degrees), 9.6 % saturation, and 59.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Teton Blue (N490-4) has a hue of 204° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation and 63.1 % brightness/value.

Teton Blue (N490-4) is cool or warm?

The color Teton Blue (N490-4) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Teton Blue (N490-4)? (For interior and product design)

Teton Blue (N490-4) has an LRV of nearly 31. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Teton Blue (N490-4)
LRV 31
Light Color

Compare LRV 31 of Teton Blue (N490-4) 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 31 puts Behr Teton Blue (N490-4) 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

Teton Blue (N490-4) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #8D99A1
Hex triplet
#8D99A1
Red
8D
Green
99
Blue
A1
RGBA / RGB rgb(141, 153, 161)
Red
141 (55.3%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
161 (63.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
12.42%
Magenta
4.97%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
36.86%
HSL hsl(204deg, 9.6 %, 59.2 %)
Hue
204°
Saturation
9.62 %
Lightness
59.22 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
204°
Saturation
12.42 %
Brightness / Value
63.14 %
RYB ryb(49, 75, 84)
Red
49 (19.1%)
Yellow
75 (29.6%)
Blue
84 (32.8%)
HWB
Hue
204°
Whiteness
55.29 %
Blackness
36.86 %
CMY
Cyan
44.71%
Magenta
40.00%
Yellow
36.86%
XYZ
X
28.81
Y
31.02
Z
38.19
YXY
Y1
31.02
X
0.29
Y2
0.32
CIE-Lab
L
62.52
A
-2.6
B
-5.66
CIE-Lch
L
62.52
C
6.22
H
245.35
CIE-Luv
L
62.52
U
-6.92
V
-7.86
Hunter-Lab
L
55.69
A
-5.13
B
-1.67
Other
LRV
~ 31 %
Munsell Color System
2.8B 6.1/1.3

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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 Teton Blue (N490-4) (Paint - Behr)

These are the named colors closest to Teton Blue (N490-4) (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).

#91A3B0 Color Cadet Gray
96.16% match | ΔE 3.84
#989898 Color Spanish Gray
94.05% match | ΔE 5.95
#8BA8B7 Color Pewter Blue
93.38% match | ΔE 6.62
#848789 Color Aluminium
92.91% match | ΔE 7.09

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


Pantone PMS

Teton Blue (N490-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Teton Blue (N490-4) to Pantone PMS

#8C9AA3 Color PANTONE 10262 C
99.20% match | ΔE 0.80
#98A4AE Color PANTONE 7543 C
96.38% match | ΔE 3.62
#919CAC Color PANTONE 10250 C
95.69% match | ΔE 4.31
#8C9093 Color PANTONE 10388 C
95.53% match | ΔE 4.47

RAL Classic

Teton Blue (N490-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Teton Blue (N490-4) to RAL Classic


RAL Design

Teton Blue (N490-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Teton Blue (N490-4) to RAL Design


Pantone TCX

Teton Blue (N490-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Teton Blue (N490-4) to Pantone TCX


British Standard 4800

Teton Blue (N490-4) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Teton Blue (N490-4) to British Standard 4800


Paint similar to Teton Blue (N490-4) (Paint - Behr)

These are the real paint colors closest to Teton Blue (N490-4) (Paint - Behr) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Teton Blue (N490-4) once it is on a wall.


Behr

Teton Blue (N490-4) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Teton Blue (N490-4) to Behr

#8D99A1 Color Teton Blue (N490-4)
Paint - Behr
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Dunn-Edwards

Teton Blue (N490-4) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Teton Blue (N490-4) to Dunn-Edwards


PPG Paints

Teton Blue (N490-4) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Teton Blue (N490-4) to PPG Paints


Benjamin Moore

Teton Blue (N490-4) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Teton Blue (N490-4) to Benjamin Moore


Sherwin Williams

Teton Blue (N490-4) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Teton Blue (N490-4) to Sherwin Williams


Valspar

Teton Blue (N490-4) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Teton Blue (N490-4) to Valspar


Farrow & Ball

Teton Blue (N490-4) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Teton Blue (N490-4) to Farrow & Ball

#7C8E96 Color Selvedge (306)
95.25% match | ΔE 4.75
#90A3A6 Color Sardine (CB8)
94.86% match | ΔE 5.14
#98ACBA Color Kittiwake (307)
93.71% match | ΔE 6.29

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

#8D99A1
Teton Blue (N490-4)
#A1958D
Grullo*

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 Teton Blue (N490-4) - #8D99A1?

Color that best contrast with Behr Teton Blue (N490-4) - #8D99A1 is #A1958D, color name is Grullo*. 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 Teton Blue (N490-4) - #8D99A1?

Complementary or Opposite color for Behr Teton Blue (N490-4) - #8D99A1 is #A1958D, color name is Grullo*.

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