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Benjamin Moore Central Mauve (1412) Paint Color


Color Name: Central Mauve (1412)
Hex Color Code: #A6A6BD
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 166, 189)
CMYK Values*: 12.2%, 12.2%, 0.0%, 25.9%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Central Mauve (1412) color - its meaning and example


What color is Central Mauve (1412)?

Central Mauve (1412) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Central Mauve (1412) is #A6A6BD, and the RGB color code is RGB(166, 166, 189).

In the RGB color model, Central Mauve (1412) has a red value of 166, a green value of 166, and a blue value of 189. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.2% cyan, 12.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 240° (degrees), 14.8 % saturation, and 69.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Central Mauve (1412) has a hue of 240° (degrees), 12.2 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.


Central Mauve (1412) is cool or warm?

The color Central Mauve (1412) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Central Mauve (1412)?

Central Mauve (1412) has an LRV of nearly 39. 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

Central Mauve (1412)

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of Central Mauve (1412) 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 39 puts Benjamin Moore Central Mauve (1412) 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


Central Mauve (1412) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 166, 189)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
166 (65.1%)
Blue
189 (74.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
12.17%
Magenta
12.17%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(240deg, 14.8 %, 69.6 %)

Hue
240°
Saturation
14.84 %.
Lightness
69.61 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 53, 67)
Red
36 (14.2%)
Yellow
53 (20.9%)
Blue
67 (26.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
240°
Saturation
12.17 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 240°

W: 65.10 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 38.55

Y : 39.05

Z : 53.65

YXY

Y1 : 39.05

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 34.90%

Y : 25.88%


LRV

~ 39.1 %

Munsell Color System

5.5PB 6.7/2.2

CIE-Lab

L : 68.79

A : 4.63

B : -11.78

CIE-Lch

L : 68.79

C : 12.65

H : 291.45

CIE-Luv

L : 68.79

U : -1.34

V : -18.57

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.49

A : 0.74

B : -7.16






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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

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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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