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Benjamin Moore Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) Paint Color


Color Name: Cathedral Gray (CSP-205)
Hex Color Code: #938A7C
RGB Color Code: RGB(147, 138, 124)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.1%, 15.6%, 42.4%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cathedral Gray (CSP-205)?

Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) is #938A7C, and the RGB color code is RGB(147, 138, 124).

In the RGB color model, Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) has a red value of 147, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 124. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.1% magenta, 15.6% yellow, and 42.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.5° (degrees), 9.6 % saturation, and 53.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) has a hue of 36.5° (degrees), 15.6 % saturation and 57.6 % brightness/value.


Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) is cool or warm?

The color Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Cathedral Gray (CSP-205)?

Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) has an LRV of nearly 26. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Cathedral Gray (CSP-205)

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) 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 26 puts Benjamin Moore Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) 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


Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(147, 138, 124)
Red
147 (57.6%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
124 (48.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.12%
Yellow
15.65%
Key
42.35%

HSL

HSL(36.52deg, 9.6 %, 53.1 %)

Hue
36.52°
Saturation
9.62 %.
Lightness
53.14 %.

RYB

RYB(70, 98, 85)
Red
70 (27.5%)
Yellow
98 (38.4%)
Blue
85 (33.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36.52°
Saturation
15.65 %.
Brightness / Value
57.65 %.

HWB

H: 36.52°

W: 48.63 %

B: 42.35 %

XYZ

X : 24.76

Y : 25.84

Z : 22.75

YXY

Y1 : 25.84

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 42.35%

M : 45.88%

Y : 51.37%


LRV

~ 25.8 %

Munsell Color System

6Y 5.6/1.5

CIE-Lab

L : 57.88

A : 0.88

B : 8.7

CIE-Lch

L : 57.88

C : 8.75

H : 84.24

CIE-Luv

L : 57.88

U : 6.21

V : 11.69

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.83

A : -2

B : 9.04






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) (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 - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
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ΔE - 6.35 (93.7% similar)
#848482
Battleship Gray
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)





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


RAL Design


Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) to Pantone PMS


#8C857B
PANTONE 403 C
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#968C83
PANTONE Warm Gray 7 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#98897B
PANTONE 10371 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#8C8279
PANTONE Warm Gray 8 C
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)
#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) to RAL Classic


#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#878581
RAL 9007 - Gray Aluminium
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) to Sherwin Williams


#958D7F
Studio Clay (SW 9172)
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#988F85
Elephant Ear (SW 9168)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#988977
Curio Gray (SW 0024)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#978A7F
Hammered Silver (SW 2840)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


Valspar


Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) to Valspar


#8D8679
Artichoke (6003-2A)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#8E8A81
Big Apple (8006-2F)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#958F88
Tabby Cat Gray (8005-1D)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#9E8F7B
Stone Terrace (V135-5)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) to PPG Paints


#8C8578
Roller Coaster (PPG1008-5)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#8B8376
Sweater Weather (PPG0999-5)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#9C8F83
Nut Shell (PPG14-02)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#8B847C
So Sublime (PPG1006-5)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) to Benjamin Moore


#908980
Castle Gate (CSP-75)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#8C847A
Taos Taupe (2111-40)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#968777
Beigewood (1007)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#9F9282
Weimaraner (AF-155)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


Behr


Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) to Behr


#938577
Ottertail (N220-5)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#908D86
Parador Stone (PPU24-08)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#A09482
Rolling Pebble (PPU7-23)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#88857D
Pier (PPU8-22)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) to Dunn-Edwards


#9F9180
Bison Beige (DEC 750)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#9E9589
Barnwood Gray (DET 620)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#9F947D
Weather Board (DE 6222)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% 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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