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Behr Chic Taupe (N230-4) Paint Color


Color Name: Chic Taupe (N230-4)
Hex Color Code: #AA9788
RGB Color Code: RGB(170, 151, 136)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.2%, 20.0%, 33.3%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Chic Taupe (N230-4) color - its meaning and example


What color is Chic Taupe (N230-4)?

Chic Taupe (N230-4) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Chic Taupe (N230-4) is #AA9788, and the RGB color code is RGB(170, 151, 136).

In the RGB color model, Chic Taupe (N230-4) has a red value of 170, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 136. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.2% magenta, 20.0% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.5° (degrees), 16.7 % saturation, and 60.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Chic Taupe (N230-4) has a hue of 26.5° (degrees), 20.0 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.


Chic Taupe (N230-4) is cool or warm?

The color Chic Taupe (N230-4) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Chic Taupe (N230-4)?

Chic Taupe (N230-4) has an LRV of nearly 32. 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

Chic Taupe (N230-4)

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of Chic Taupe (N230-4) 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 32 puts Behr Chic Taupe (N230-4) 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


Chic Taupe (N230-4) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(170, 151, 136)
Red
170 (66.7%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
136 (53.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.18%
Yellow
20.00%
Key
33.33%

HSL

HSL(26.47deg, 16.7 %, 60.0 %)

Hue
26.47°
Saturation
16.67 %.
Lightness
60.00 %.

RYB

RYB(60, 88, 69)
Red
60 (23.5%)
Yellow
88 (34.5%)
Blue
69 (27.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.47°
Saturation
20.00 %.
Brightness / Value
66.67 %.

HWB

H: 26.47°

W: 53.33 %

B: 33.33 %

XYZ

X : 32.09

Y : 32.46

Z : 27.87

YXY

Y1 : 32.46

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 33.33%

M : 40.78%

Y : 46.67%


LRV

~ 32.5 %

Munsell Color System

1.6Y 6.2/2

CIE-Lab

L : 63.72

A : 4.54

B : 10.47

CIE-Lch

L : 63.72

C : 11.41

H : 66.55

CIE-Luv

L : 63.72

U : 12.57

V : 13.64

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.97

A : 0.84

B : 10.88






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Chic Taupe (N230-4) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Chic Taupe (N230-4) (Paint - Behr). 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.



#A99A86
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ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
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Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Chic Taupe (N230-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Chic Taupe (N230-4) to Pantone PMS


#AA9887
PANTONE 10364 C
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#AE9B89
PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#A39382
PANTONE 7530 C
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#B19780
PANTONE 4046 C
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Chic Taupe (N230-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Chic Taupe (N230-4) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Chic Taupe (N230-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Chic Taupe (N230-4) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Chic Taupe (N230-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Chic Taupe (N230-4) to RAL Classic


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Chic Taupe (N230-4) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Chic Taupe (N230-4) (Paint - Behr). 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.


Valspar


Chic Taupe (N230-4) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Chic Taupe (N230-4) to Valspar


#AE9986
Desert at Dusk (M105)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#AF9A84
Smoky Topaz (V134-4)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
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Ancient Wonder (M112)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#A28C78
Chocolate Cream Pie (M143)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Chic Taupe (N230-4) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Chic Taupe (N230-4) to Benjamin Moore


#A99A8D
Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#A59A8D
Ashley Gray (HC-87)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#9F8E84
Studio Clay (CSP-380)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
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Weimaraner (AF-155)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Chic Taupe (N230-4) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Chic Taupe (N230-4) to Dunn-Edwards


#A89887
Kiln Dried (DET 692)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#A49688
Sorrel Felt (DET 624)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#9F9180
Bison Beige (DEC 750)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#B69E87
Baked Potato (DEC 717)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)





Behr


Chic Taupe (N230-4) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Chic Taupe (N230-4) to Behr


#A59789
Studio Taupe (PPU5-07)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
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Pure Earth (PPU7-05)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
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Shiitake (N220-4)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Chic Taupe (N230-4) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Chic Taupe (N230-4) to Sherwin Williams


#A79582
Sanderling (SW 7513)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#A08E7E
Cocoa Whip (SW 9084)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#A18D7D
Dry Dock (SW 7502)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#ADA090
Taupe Tone (SW 7633)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Chic Taupe (N230-4) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Chic Taupe (N230-4) to PPG Paints


#A39281
Rapid Rock (PPG15-19)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#A99A89
Diversion (PPG1021-4)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#B19C86
Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% 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


Behr Chic Taupe (N230-4) - #AA9788 Color Images and Patterns


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