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Benjamin Moore Charmeuse (AF-265) Paint Color


Color Name: Charmeuse (AF-265)
Hex Color Code: #DBCCC2
RGB Color Code: RGB(219, 204, 194)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.8%, 11.4%, 14.1%
Color Family (Hue): Red





About Charmeuse (AF-265) color - its meaning and example


What color is Charmeuse (AF-265)?

Charmeuse (AF-265) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Charmeuse (AF-265) is #DBCCC2, and the RGB color code is RGB(219, 204, 194).

In the RGB color model, Charmeuse (AF-265) has a red value of 219, a green value of 204, and a blue value of 194. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.8% magenta, 11.4% yellow, and 14.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 24° (degrees), 25.8 % saturation, and 81.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Charmeuse (AF-265) has a hue of 24° (degrees), 11.4 % saturation and 85.9 % brightness/value.


Charmeuse (AF-265) is cool or warm?

The color Charmeuse (AF-265) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Charmeuse (AF-265)?

Charmeuse (AF-265) has an LRV of nearly 62. By LRV value, it is a light 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

Charmeuse (AF-265)

Light Color


Compare LRV 62 of Charmeuse (AF-265) 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 62 puts Benjamin Moore Charmeuse (AF-265) paint color in the lighter 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


Charmeuse (AF-265) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(219, 204, 194)
Red
219 (85.9%)
Green
204 (80.0%)
Blue
194 (76.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.85%
Yellow
11.42%
Key
14.12%

HSL

HSL(24deg, 25.8 %, 81.0 %)

Hue
24°
Saturation
25.77 %.
Lightness
80.98 %.

RYB

RYB(22, 52, 31)
Red
22 (8.8%)
Yellow
52 (20.3%)
Blue
31 (12.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
24°
Saturation
11.42 %.
Brightness / Value
85.88 %.

HWB

H: 24°

W: 76.08 %

B: 14.12 %

XYZ

X : 60.54

Y : 62.14

Z : 59.84

YXY

Y1 : 62.14

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 14.12%

M : 20.00%

Y : 23.92%


LRV

~ 62.1 %

Munsell Color System

1.1Y 8.2/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 82.99

A : 3.54

B : 6.84

CIE-Lch

L : 82.99

C : 7.7

H : 62.68

CIE-Luv

L : 82.99

U : 9.45

V : 9.47

Hunter-Lab

L : 78.83

A : -0.86

B : 10.17






Similar Colors and Paints



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


Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


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ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
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ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
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ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
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ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


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ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
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ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
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BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)
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BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to Charmeuse (AF-265) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Charmeuse (AF-265) (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


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ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


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ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


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ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)


Valspar


Charmeuse (AF-265) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Charmeuse (AF-265) to Valspar


#CFC0B6
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ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


Behr


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ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% 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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