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Benjamin Moore Carter Gray (CW-80) Paint Color


Color Name: Carter Gray (CW-80)
Hex Color Code: #827C6F
RGB Color Code: RGB(130, 124, 111)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 4.6%, 14.6%, 49.0%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Carter Gray (CW-80) color - its meaning and example


What color is Carter Gray (CW-80)?

Carter Gray (CW-80) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Carter Gray (CW-80) is #827C6F, and the RGB color code is RGB(130, 124, 111).

In the RGB color model, Carter Gray (CW-80) has a red value of 130, a green value of 124, and a blue value of 111. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.6% magenta, 14.6% yellow, and 49.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.1° (degrees), 7.9 % saturation, and 47.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Carter Gray (CW-80) has a hue of 41.1° (degrees), 14.6 % saturation and 51.0 % brightness/value.


Carter Gray (CW-80) is cool or warm?

The color Carter Gray (CW-80) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Carter Gray (CW-80)?

Carter Gray (CW-80) has an LRV of nearly 20. 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

Carter Gray (CW-80)

Light Color


Compare LRV 20 of Carter Gray (CW-80) 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 20 puts Benjamin Moore Carter Gray (CW-80) 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


Carter Gray (CW-80) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(130, 124, 111)
Red
130 (51.0%)
Green
124 (48.6%)
Blue
111 (43.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.62%
Yellow
14.62%
Key
49.02%

HSL

HSL(41.05deg, 7.9 %, 47.3 %)

Hue
41.05°
Saturation
7.88 %.
Lightness
47.25 %.

RYB

RYB(83, 108, 100)
Red
83 (32.5%)
Yellow
108 (42.2%)
Blue
100 (39.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41.05°
Saturation
14.62 %.
Brightness / Value
50.98 %.

HWB

H: 41.05°

W: 43.53 %

B: 49.02 %

XYZ

X : 19.28

Y : 20.31

Z : 17.94

YXY

Y1 : 20.31

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 49.02%

M : 51.37%

Y : 56.47%


LRV

~ 20.3 %

Munsell Color System

8.2Y 5.1/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 52.18

A : -0.1

B : 7.91

CIE-Lch

L : 52.18

C : 7.91

H : 90.74

CIE-Luv

L : 52.18

U : 4.31

V : 10.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.07

A : -2.49

B : 7.94






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Carter Gray (CW-80) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Carter Gray (CW-80) (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.



#8B8680
Gray (Crayola)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#848482
Battleship Gray
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#848482
Old Silver
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#7F7F7F
Gray (Grey)
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Carter Gray (CW-80) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Carter Gray (CW-80) to RAL Classic


#817B73
RAL 7048 - Pearl Mouse Gray
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#808076
RAL 7023 - Concrete Gray
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#878581
RAL 9007 - Gray Aluminium
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)


RAL Design


Carter Gray (CW-80) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Carter Gray (CW-80) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Carter Gray (CW-80) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Carter Gray (CW-80) to Pantone PMS


#8B8075
PANTONE 8003 C
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#8C857B
PANTONE 403 C
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#8C8279
PANTONE Warm Gray 8 C
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#7E7B79
PANTONE 10394 C
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Carter Gray (CW-80) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Carter Gray (CW-80) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Carter Gray (CW-80) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Carter Gray (CW-80) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Carter Gray (CW-80) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Carter Gray (CW-80) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Carter Gray (CW-80) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Carter Gray (CW-80) to Dunn-Edwards


#837E74
Metal Fringe (DET 626)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#7A7B75
Stone Mason (DET 615)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#777872
Coal Miner (DET 613)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#837871
Palomino Pony (DET 621)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


Behr


Carter Gray (CW-80) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Carter Gray (CW-80) to Behr


#848178
Wood Ash (N360-5A)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#807C77
Greyhound (PPU24-21)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#88857D
Pier (PPU8-22)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#857F7A
Suede Gray (PPU18-17)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Carter Gray (CW-80) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Carter Gray (CW-80) to Benjamin Moore


#878279
Tweed Coat (CSP-85)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#8C847A
Taos Taupe (2111-40)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#86847C
Chelsea Gray (HC-168)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#85837D
Dolphin (AF-715)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)





PPG Paints


Carter Gray (CW-80) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Carter Gray (CW-80) to PPG Paints


#8B8376
Sweater Weather (PPG0999-5)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#7E7A74
On The Edge (PPG0998-6)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#8C8578
Roller Coaster (PPG1008-5)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#807B76
Cool Charcoal (PPG1007-6)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Valspar


Carter Gray (CW-80) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Carter Gray (CW-80) to Valspar


#8D8679
Artichoke (6003-2A)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#87817B
Dorian Gray (T511)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#8E8A81
Big Apple (8006-2F)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#81817E
Grey Suit (4004-2A)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Carter Gray (CW-80) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Carter Gray (CW-80) to Sherwin Williams


#7C7D75
Attitude Gray (SW 7060)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#868578
Mountain Road (SW 7743)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#847B77
Mink (SW 6004)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% 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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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