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Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate (CW-690) Paint Color


Color Name: Bracken Slate (CW-690)
Hex Color Code: #5E6363
RGB Color Code: RGB(94, 99, 99)
CMYK Values*: 5.1%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 61.2%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Bracken Slate (CW-690) color - its meaning and example


What color is Bracken Slate (CW-690)?

Bracken Slate (CW-690) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bracken Slate (CW-690) is #5E6363, and the RGB color code is RGB(94, 99, 99).

In the RGB color model, Bracken Slate (CW-690) has a red value of 94, a green value of 99, and a blue value of 99. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 61.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 180° (degrees), 2.6 % saturation, and 37.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bracken Slate (CW-690) has a hue of 180° (degrees), 5.1 % saturation and 38.8 % brightness/value.


Bracken Slate (CW-690) is cool or warm?

The color Bracken Slate (CW-690) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Bracken Slate (CW-690)?

Bracken Slate (CW-690) has an LRV of nearly 12. 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

Bracken Slate (CW-690)

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of Bracken Slate (CW-690) 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 12 puts Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate (CW-690) 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


Bracken Slate (CW-690) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(94, 99, 99)
Red
94 (36.9%)
Green
99 (38.8%)
Blue
99 (38.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.05%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
61.18%

HSL

HSL(180deg, 2.6 %, 37.8 %)

Hue
180°
Saturation
2.59 %.
Lightness
37.84 %.

RYB

RYB(102, 122, 133)
Red
102 (40.1%)
Yellow
122 (47.9%)
Blue
133 (52.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
180°
Saturation
5.05 %.
Brightness / Value
38.82 %.

HWB

H: 180°

W: 36.86 %

B: 61.18 %

XYZ

X : 11.33

Y : 12.2

Z : 13.56

YXY

Y1 : 12.2

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 63.14%

M : 61.18%

Y : 61.18%


LRV

~ 12.2 %

Munsell Color System

1.9BG 4.0/0.5

CIE-Lab

L : 41.54

A : -1.94

B : -0.68

CIE-Lch

L : 41.54

C : 2.05

H : 199.31

CIE-Luv

L : 41.54

U : -2.73

V : -0.6

Hunter-Lab

L : 34.93

A : -3.24

B : 1.44






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Bracken Slate (CW-690) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Bracken Slate (CW-690) (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.



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ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 6.95 (93.1% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Bracken Slate (CW-690) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Bracken Slate (CW-690) to RAL Classic


#575D5E
RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
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RAL 7031 - Blue Gray
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
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RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
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RAL 7010 - Tarpaulin Gray
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Pantone PMS


Bracken Slate (CW-690) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Bracken Slate (CW-690) to Pantone PMS


#646667
PANTONE 4195 C
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#63666A
PANTONE Cool Gray 10 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#605E5C
PANTONE 8403 C
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#54585A
PANTONE 425 C
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Bracken Slate (CW-690) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Bracken Slate (CW-690) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Bracken Slate (CW-690) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Bracken Slate (CW-690) to British Standard 4800


#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#4D4E51
BS 02-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)


RAL Design


Bracken Slate (CW-690) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Bracken Slate (CW-690) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Bracken Slate (CW-690) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Bracken Slate (CW-690) (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


Bracken Slate (CW-690) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Bracken Slate (CW-690) to Benjamin Moore


#5E6363
Bracken Slate (CW-690)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#626463
City Shadow (CSP-60)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#57595A
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ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


Valspar


Bracken Slate (CW-690) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Bracken Slate (CW-690) to Valspar


#5E6262
Weathervane (M360)
ΔE - 0.60 (99.4% similar)
#616467
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ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#5B6064
Carriage Wheel (M330)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#656764
Ocean Storm (4004-2B)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Bracken Slate (CW-690) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Bracken Slate (CW-690) to Sherwin Williams


#616564
Roycroft Pewter (SW 2848)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
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Web Gray (SW 7075)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
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Grizzle Gray (SW 7068)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
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Night Owl (SW 7061)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)





Behr


Bracken Slate (CW-690) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Bracken Slate (CW-690) to Behr


#616665
Cordite (HDC-MD-28)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
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Graphic Charcoal (N500-6)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#676A6A
Imperial Gray (PPU26-02)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Bracken Slate (CW-690) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Bracken Slate (CW-690) to Dunn-Edwards


#646767
Pointed Rock (DE 6363)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#62696B
Equinox (DET 616)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#60605E
Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#5E6063
Sheet Metal (DE 6356)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Bracken Slate (CW-690) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Bracken Slate (CW-690) to PPG Paints


#5C5D5D
Knight's Armor (PPG1001-6)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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Glazed Granite (PPG1011-6)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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Black Widow (PPG0997-7)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
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Zombie (PPG1010-7)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% 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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