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Benjamin Moore Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) Paint Color


Color Name: Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235)
Hex Color Code: #857567
RGB Color Code: RGB(133, 117, 103)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 12.0%, 22.6%, 47.8%
Color Family (Hue): Brown





About Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) color - its meaning and example


What color is Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235)?

Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) is #857567, and the RGB color code is RGB(133, 117, 103).

In the RGB color model, Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) has a red value of 133, a green value of 117, and a blue value of 103. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.0% magenta, 22.6% yellow, and 47.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28° (degrees), 12.7 % saturation, and 46.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) has a hue of 28° (degrees), 22.6 % saturation and 52.2 % brightness/value.


Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) is cool or warm?

The color Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235)?

Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) has an LRV of nearly 19. 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

Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235)

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) 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 19 puts Benjamin Moore Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) 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


Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(133, 117, 103)
Red
133 (52.2%)
Green
117 (45.9%)
Blue
103 (40.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.03%
Yellow
22.56%
Key
47.84%

HSL

HSL(28deg, 12.7 %, 46.3 %)

Hue
28°
Saturation
12.71 %.
Lightness
46.27 %.

RYB

RYB(91, 110, 101)
Red
91 (35.8%)
Yellow
110 (43.3%)
Blue
101 (39.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28°
Saturation
22.56 %.
Brightness / Value
52.16 %.

HWB

H: 28°

W: 40.39 %

B: 47.84 %

XYZ

X : 18.48

Y : 18.69

Z : 15.47

YXY

Y1 : 18.69

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 47.84%

M : 54.12%

Y : 59.61%


LRV

~ 18.7 %

Munsell Color System

2.5Y 5.0/2

CIE-Lab

L : 50.32

A : 3.81

B : 10

CIE-Lch

L : 50.32

C : 10.7

H : 69.14

CIE-Luv

L : 50.32

U : 10.68

V : 12.36

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.23

A : 0.66

B : 9.05






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) (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.



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ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)





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


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) to Pantone PMS


#8F7B6B
PANTONE 4271 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
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PANTONE 10372 C
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
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PANTONE 8005 C
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
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PANTONE 4257 C
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


RAL Classic


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RAL 7006 - Beige Gray
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
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RAL 7048 - Pearl Mouse Gray
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
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RAL 7002 - Olive Gray
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
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RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)





Paint similar to Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) (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.


PPG Paints


Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) to PPG Paints


#8B7867
Portabella (PPG15-32)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
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Derby Brown (PPG1073-6)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
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Salted Pretzel (PPG1077-6)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
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Cocoa Delight (PPG1078-6)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) to Sherwin Williams


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Tiki Hut (SW 7509)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
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Llama Wool (SW 9089)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
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High Tea (SW 6159)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


Behr


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#8E7967
Coconut Shell (PPU5-05)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
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Kaffee (MQ2-49)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)





Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)


Valspar


Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) to Valspar


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Nest (V131-5)
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Zanzibar Spice (2005-9B)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
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Chocolate Milk (8005-8E)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) to Dunn-Edwards


#806B5D
Bannister Brown (DE 6069)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
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Wandering Road (DE 6076)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
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Carved Wood (DE 6125)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
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Carmel Mission (DET 694)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% 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.







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