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Benjamin Moore China Red (CW-310) Paint Color


Color Name: China Red (CW-310)
Hex Color Code: #AF5C4A
RGB Color Code: RGB(175, 92, 74)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 47.4%, 57.7%, 31.4%
Color Family (Hue): Orange





About China Red (CW-310) color - its meaning and example


What color is China Red (CW-310)?

China Red (CW-310) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for China Red (CW-310) is #AF5C4A, and the RGB color code is RGB(175, 92, 74).

In the RGB color model, China Red (CW-310) has a red value of 175, a green value of 92, and a blue value of 74. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 47.4% magenta, 57.7% yellow, and 31.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 10.7° (degrees), 40.6 % saturation, and 48.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, China Red (CW-310) has a hue of 10.7° (degrees), 57.7 % saturation and 68.6 % brightness/value.


China Red (CW-310) is cool or warm?

The color China Red (CW-310) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of China Red (CW-310)?

China Red (CW-310) has an LRV of nearly 17. 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

China Red (CW-310)

Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of China Red (CW-310) 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 17 puts Benjamin Moore China Red (CW-310) 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


China Red (CW-310) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(175, 92, 74)
Red
175 (68.6%)
Green
92 (36.1%)
Blue
74 (29.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
47.43%
Yellow
57.71%
Key
31.37%

HSL

HSL(10.69deg, 40.6 %, 48.8 %)

Hue
10.69°
Saturation
40.56 %.
Lightness
48.82 %.

RYB

RYB(126, 102, 78)
Red
126 (49.3%)
Yellow
102 (40.0%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
10.69°
Saturation
57.71 %.
Brightness / Value
68.63 %.

HWB

H: 10.69°

W: 29.02 %

B: 31.37 %

XYZ

X : 22.74

Y : 17.26

Z : 8.61

YXY

Y1 : 17.26

X : 0.47

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 31.37%

M : 63.92%

Y : 70.98%


LRV

~ 17.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.7R 4.7/7.5

CIE-Lab

L : 48.59

A : 32.01

B : 25.51

CIE-Lch

L : 48.59

C : 40.93

H : 38.55

CIE-Luv

L : 48.59

U : 61.89

V : 23.3

Hunter-Lab

L : 41.55

A : 25

B : 16.79






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to China Red (CW-310) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


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ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)





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


RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


China Red (CW-310) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of China Red (CW-310) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 10158 C
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
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PANTONE 2436 C
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
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PANTONE 4055 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
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PANTONE 8901 C
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


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#A1514D
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ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
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ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)
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ΔE - 7.92 (92.1% similar)


RAL Classic


China Red (CW-310) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of China Red (CW-310) to RAL Classic


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RAL 3022 - Salmon Pink
ΔE - 7.85 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to China Red (CW-310) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to China Red (CW-310) (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.


Behr


China Red (CW-310) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of China Red (CW-310) to Behr


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ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
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Tandoori (M170-7)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
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Deep Fire (M180-7)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


Valspar


China Red (CW-310) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of China Red (CW-310) to Valspar


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ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)


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ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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Redwood City (DE 5117)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints


China Red (CW-310) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of China Red (CW-310) to PPG Paints


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ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
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Rich Clay (PPG16-31)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
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Pizza Pie (PPG1058-6)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


China Red (CW-310) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of China Red (CW-310) to Sherwin Williams


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Roycroft Adobe (SW 0040)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
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Peppery (SW 6615)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
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Foxy (SW 6333)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
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Bold Brick (SW 6327)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% 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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