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Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray (HC-168) Paint Color


Color Name: Chelsea Gray (HC-168)
Hex Color Code: #86847C
RGB Color Code: RGB(134, 132, 124)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.5%, 7.5%, 47.5%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Chelsea Gray (HC-168) color - its meaning and example


What color is Chelsea Gray (HC-168)?

Chelsea Gray (HC-168) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Chelsea Gray (HC-168) is #86847C, and the RGB color code is RGB(134, 132, 124).

In the RGB color model, Chelsea Gray (HC-168) has a red value of 134, a green value of 132, and a blue value of 124. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.5% magenta, 7.5% yellow, and 47.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48° (degrees), 4.0 % saturation, and 50.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Chelsea Gray (HC-168) has a hue of 48° (degrees), 7.5 % saturation and 52.5 % brightness/value.


Chelsea Gray (HC-168) is cool or warm?

The color Chelsea Gray (HC-168) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Chelsea Gray (HC-168)?

Chelsea Gray (HC-168) has an LRV of nearly 23. 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

Chelsea Gray (HC-168)

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of Chelsea Gray (HC-168) 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 23 puts Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray (HC-168) 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


Chelsea Gray (HC-168) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(134, 132, 124)
Red
134 (52.5%)
Green
132 (51.8%)
Blue
124 (48.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.49%
Yellow
7.46%
Key
47.45%

HSL

HSL(48deg, 4.0 %, 50.6 %)

Hue
48°
Saturation
3.97 %.
Lightness
50.59 %.

RYB

RYB(73, 99, 95)
Red
73 (28.6%)
Yellow
99 (39.0%)
Blue
95 (37.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
48°
Saturation
7.46 %.
Brightness / Value
52.55 %.

HWB

H: 48°

W: 48.63 %

B: 47.45 %

XYZ

X : 21.72

Y : 23.03

Z : 22.37

YXY

Y1 : 23.03

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 47.45%

M : 48.24%

Y : 51.37%


LRV

~ 23 %

Munsell Color System

0.8GY 5.3/0.8

CIE-Lab

L : 55.1

A : -0.77

B : 4.57

CIE-Lch

L : 55.1

C : 4.64

H : 99.57

CIE-Luv

L : 55.1

U : 1.61

V : 6.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.99

A : -3.18

B : 5.95






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Chelsea Gray (HC-168) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Chelsea Gray (HC-168) (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 - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#848482
Battleship Gray
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#848482
Old Silver
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#808080
Neon Gray
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Chelsea Gray (HC-168) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (HC-168) to RAL Classic


#878581
RAL 9007 - Gray Aluminium
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#808076
RAL 7023 - Concrete Gray
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#858583
RAL 9022 - Pearl Light Gray
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Chelsea Gray (HC-168) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (HC-168) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Chelsea Gray (HC-168) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (HC-168) to Pantone PMS


#8C857B
PANTONE 403 C
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#8C8985
PANTONE 2332 C
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#8C8B89
PANTONE 8001 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#7F7F7E
PANTONE 8401 C
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Chelsea Gray (HC-168) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (HC-168) to British Standard 4800


#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)


RAL Design


Chelsea Gray (HC-168) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (HC-168) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Chelsea Gray (HC-168) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Chelsea Gray (HC-168) (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


Chelsea Gray (HC-168) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (HC-168) to Benjamin Moore


#86847C
Chelsea Gray (HC-168)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#85837D
Dolphin (AF-715)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#878279
Tweed Coat (CSP-85)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#848480
Street Chic (CSP-45)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)


Behr


Chelsea Gray (HC-168) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (HC-168) to Behr


#87857E
Barnwood Gray (PPU24-07)
ΔE - 0.65 (99.4% similar)
#88857D
Pier (PPU8-22)
ΔE - 0.72 (99.3% similar)
#89877F
Wet Cement (HDC-NT-23)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#848178
Wood Ash (N360-5A)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Chelsea Gray (HC-168) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (HC-168) to Sherwin Williams


#868578
Mountain Road (SW 7743)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#7F817E
Cityscape (SW 7067)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#7C7D75
Attitude Gray (SW 7060)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)





Valspar


Chelsea Gray (HC-168) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (HC-168) to Valspar


#8E8A81
Big Apple (8006-2F)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#81817E
Grey Suit (4004-2A)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#87817B
Dorian Gray (T511)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#8D8679
Artichoke (6003-2A)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Chelsea Gray (HC-168) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (HC-168) to Dunn-Edwards


#837E74
Metal Fringe (DET 626)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#888786
Looking Glass (DE 6376)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#7A7B75
Stone Mason (DET 615)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#808283
Storm Cloud (DE 6362)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Chelsea Gray (HC-168) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (HC-168) to PPG Paints


#8B847C
So Sublime (PPG1006-5)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#898A86
Downpour (PPG1010-5)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#8C8578
Roller Coaster (PPG1008-5)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#8B8376
Sweater Weather (PPG0999-5)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% 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


Chelsea Gray (HC-168) - #86847C Color Images and Patterns


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