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Benjamin Moore Dark Basalt (2072-10) Paint Color


Color Name: Dark Basalt (2072-10)
Hex Color Code: #40363C
RGB Color Code: RGB(64, 54, 60)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 15.6%, 6.2%, 74.9%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Dark Basalt (2072-10) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dark Basalt (2072-10)?

Dark Basalt (2072-10) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Basalt (2072-10) is #40363C, and the RGB color code is RGB(64, 54, 60).

In the RGB color model, Dark Basalt (2072-10) has a red value of 64, a green value of 54, and a blue value of 60. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.6% magenta, 6.2% yellow, and 74.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 324° (degrees), 8.5 % saturation, and 23.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Basalt (2072-10) has a hue of 324° (degrees), 15.6 % saturation and 25.1 % brightness/value.


Dark Basalt (2072-10) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Basalt (2072-10) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Dark Basalt (2072-10)?

Dark Basalt (2072-10) has an LRV of nearly 4. By LRV value, it is a very 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

Dark Basalt (2072-10)

Light Color


Compare LRV 4 of Dark Basalt (2072-10) 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 4 puts Benjamin Moore Dark Basalt (2072-10) 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


Dark Basalt (2072-10) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(64, 54, 60)
Red
64 (25.1%)
Green
54 (21.2%)
Blue
60 (23.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.63%
Yellow
6.25%
Key
74.90%

HSL

HSL(324deg, 8.5 %, 23.1 %)

Hue
324°
Saturation
8.47 %.
Lightness
23.14 %.

RYB

RYB(157, 157, 173)
Red
157 (61.7%)
Yellow
157 (61.5%)
Blue
173 (67.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
324°
Saturation
15.62 %.
Brightness / Value
25.10 %.

HWB

H: 324°

W: 21.18 %

B: 74.90 %

XYZ

X : 4.25

Y : 4.05

Z : 4.83

YXY

Y1 : 4.05

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 74.90%

M : 78.82%

Y : 76.47%


LRV

~ 4.1 %

Munsell Color System

4.8RP 2.2/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 23.85

A : 5.68

B : -2.11

CIE-Lch

L : 23.85

C : 6.06

H : 339.65

CIE-Luv

L : 23.85

U : 4.89

V : -3.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 20.14

A : 2.43

B : -0.14






Similar Colors and Paints



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


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Dark Basalt (2072-10) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dark Basalt (2072-10) to British Standard 4800


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Pantone PMS


Dark Basalt (2072-10) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dark Basalt (2072-10) to Pantone PMS


#3F3843
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RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


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#3D3635
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ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Dark Basalt (2072-10) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dark Basalt (2072-10) (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


Dark Basalt (2072-10) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dark Basalt (2072-10) to Behr


#483E45
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ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
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ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)


Valspar


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#3D3940
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ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)


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#3B373C
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ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)





Benjamin Moore


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Black Walnut (PPG1014-7)
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dark Basalt (2072-10) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dark Basalt (2072-10) to Dunn-Edwards


#554348
Purple Prose (DET 405)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
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Nightshade (DET 407)
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)
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ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)
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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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