Behr

Simply Blue

PPU15-16

Color Codes

HEX
#adbbc9
RGB Decimal
173, 187, 201
RGB Percent
67.8%, 73.3%, 78.8%
HSL
210.0, 20.6%, 73.3%
HSV
210.0, 13.9%, 78.8%
CMYK
13.9%, 7.0%, 0.0%, 21.2%
YIQ
184.4, -12.9, 1.4
XYZ
45.55, 48.64, 62.25
CIE Lab
75.23, -1.96, -8.70
CIE Luv
75.23, -8.25, -12.93
Hunter Lab
69.74, -1.81, -8.56
Decimal
11385801

Simply Blue in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr Simply Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Simply Blue under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

210°

Blue Family

Lightness

73%

Light

Saturation

21%

Muted

LRV

72.6
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel