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Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate (CW-685) Paint Color


Color Name: Ambler Slate (CW-685)
Hex Color Code: #57595A
RGB Color Code: RGB(87, 89, 90)
CMYK Values*: 3.3%, 1.1%, 0.0%, 64.7%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Ambler Slate (CW-685) color - its meaning and example


What color is Ambler Slate (CW-685)?

Ambler Slate (CW-685) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ambler Slate (CW-685) is #57595A, and the RGB color code is RGB(87, 89, 90).

In the RGB color model, Ambler Slate (CW-685) has a red value of 87, a green value of 89, and a blue value of 90. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.3% cyan, 1.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 64.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200° (degrees), 1.7 % saturation, and 34.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ambler Slate (CW-685) has a hue of 200° (degrees), 3.3 % saturation and 35.3 % brightness/value.


Ambler Slate (CW-685) is cool or warm?

The color Ambler Slate (CW-685) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Ambler Slate (CW-685)?

Ambler Slate (CW-685) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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

Ambler Slate (CW-685)

Light Color


Compare LRV 10 of Ambler Slate (CW-685) 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 10 puts Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate (CW-685) 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


Ambler Slate (CW-685) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(87, 89, 90)
Red
87 (34.1%)
Green
89 (34.9%)
Blue
90 (35.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.33%
Magenta
1.11%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
64.71%

HSL

HSL(200deg, 1.7 %, 34.7 %)

Hue
200°
Saturation
1.69 %.
Lightness
34.71 %.

RYB

RYB(114, 129, 141)
Red
114 (44.5%)
Yellow
129 (50.8%)
Blue
141 (55.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
200°
Saturation
3.33 %.
Brightness / Value
35.29 %.

HWB

H: 200°

W: 34.12 %

B: 64.71 %

XYZ

X : 9.35

Y : 9.91

Z : 11.09

YXY

Y1 : 9.91

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 65.88%

M : 65.10%

Y : 64.71%


LRV

~ 9.9 %

Munsell Color System

1.1B 3.6/0.2

CIE-Lab

L : 37.68

A : -0.58

B : -0.86

CIE-Lch

L : 37.68

C : 1.03

H : 236.21

CIE-Luv

L : 37.68

U : -1.14

V : -1.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 31.48

A : -2.08

B : 1.14






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Ambler Slate (CW-685) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Ambler Slate (CW-685) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#555555
Davy's gray
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
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Granite Gray
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
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Marengo
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Ambler Slate (CW-685) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Ambler Slate (CW-685) to Pantone PMS


#54585A
PANTONE 425 C
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#53565A
PANTONE Cool Gray 11 C
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#505759
PANTONE 445 C
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#4E5458
PANTONE 10392 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)


RAL Design


Ambler Slate (CW-685) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Ambler Slate (CW-685) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Ambler Slate (CW-685) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Ambler Slate (CW-685) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Ambler Slate (CW-685) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Ambler Slate (CW-685) to RAL Classic


#575D5E
RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#52595D
RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#4F5358
RAL 7015 - Slate Gray
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#4F5250
RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Ambler Slate (CW-685) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Ambler Slate (CW-685) to British Standard 4800


#4D4E51
BS 02-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)





Paint similar to Ambler Slate (CW-685) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Ambler Slate (CW-685) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


Ambler Slate (CW-685) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Ambler Slate (CW-685) to Benjamin Moore


#57595A
Ambler Slate (CW-685)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#54585C
Temptation (1609)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#52565A
Deep Space (2125-20)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#575553
Iron Mountain (2134-30)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Ambler Slate (CW-685) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Ambler Slate (CW-685) to PPG Paints


#595A5C
Zombie (PPG1010-7)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#5C5D5D
Knight's Armor (PPG1001-6)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#575957
Black Widow (PPG0997-7)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#5B5E61
Glazed Granite (PPG1011-6)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)


Behr


Ambler Slate (CW-685) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Ambler Slate (CW-685) to Behr


#585858
Shadow Mountain (PPU24-22)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#5C5E5F
Graphic Charcoal (N500-6)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#535558
Orion Gray (N510-6)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#545554
Carbon Copy (PPU25-01)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Ambler Slate (CW-685) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Ambler Slate (CW-685) to Dunn-Edwards


#575654
Jet (DE 6378)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#515252
Cavernous (DE 6364)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
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Iron Fixture (DE 6384)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#5E6063
Sheet Metal (DE 6356)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


Valspar


Ambler Slate (CW-685) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Ambler Slate (CW-685) to Valspar


#4F5556
To the Tarmac (V116-3)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#5B6064
Carriage Wheel (M330)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#4E5150
Muted Ebony (4008-2C)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#5E6262
Weathervane (M360)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Ambler Slate (CW-685) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Ambler Slate (CW-685) to Sherwin Williams


#605E63
Cloak Gray (SW 6278)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#616564
Roycroft Pewter (SW 2848)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
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Outerspace (SW 6251)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#616669
Web Gray (SW 7075)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)








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.







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