Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray (HC-167) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Amherst Gray (HC-167) |
| Hex Color Code: | #757670 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(117, 118, 112) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.8%, 0.0%, 5.1%, 53.7% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral |
What color is Amherst Gray (HC-167)?
Amherst Gray (HC-167) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Amherst Gray (HC-167) is #757670, and the RGB color code is RGB(117, 118, 112).
In the RGB color model, Amherst Gray (HC-167) has a red value of 117, a green value of 118, and a blue value of 112. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 5.1% yellow, and 53.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 70° (degrees), 2.6 % saturation, and 45.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Amherst Gray (HC-167) has a hue of 70° (degrees), 5.1 % saturation and 46.3 % brightness/value.
Amherst Gray (HC-167) is cool or warm?
The color Amherst Gray (HC-167) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Amherst Gray (HC-167)?
Amherst Gray (HC-167) has an LRV of nearly 18. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Amherst Gray (HC-167)
Light Color
Compare LRV 18 of Amherst Gray (HC-167) 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 18 puts Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray (HC-167) 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
Amherst Gray (HC-167) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(117, 118, 112)
Red
117 (45.9%)
Green
118 (46.3%)
Blue
112 (43.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.85%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
5.08%
Key
53.73%
HSL
HSL(70deg, 2.6 %, 45.1 %)
Hue
70°
Saturation
2.61 %.
Lightness
45.10 %.
RYB
RYB(85, 109, 110)
Red
85 (33.5%)
Yellow
109 (42.8%)
Blue
110 (43.2%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
70°
Saturation
5.08 %.
Brightness / Value
46.27 %.
HWB
H: 70°
W: 43.92 %
B: 53.73 %
XYZ
X : 16.74
Y : 17.91
Z : 17.9
YXY
Y1 : 17.91
X : 0.32
Y2 : 0.34
CMY
C : 54.12%
M : 53.73%
Y : 56.08%
LRV
~ 17.9 %
Munsell Color System
5.2GY 4.8/0.7
CIE-Lab
L : 49.39
A : -1.57
B : 3.16
CIE-Lch
L : 49.39
C : 3.53
H : 116.36
CIE-Luv
L : 49.39
U : -0.24
V : 4.5
Hunter-Lab
L : 42.32
A : -3.45
B : 4.54
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Pantone PMS
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Pantone TCX
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British Standard 4800
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Color Combinations
View more Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray (HC-167) - #757670 color palettes and coordinating colors
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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.
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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.
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Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
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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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Example Color Images and Mockup
Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray (HC-167) - #757670 Color Images and Patterns
