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Benjamin Moore Decatur Buff (HC-38) Paint Color


Color Name: Decatur Buff (HC-38)
Hex Color Code: #C1A77D
RGB Color Code: RGB(193, 167, 125)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 13.5%, 35.2%, 24.3%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Decatur Buff (HC-38) color - its meaning and example


What color is Decatur Buff (HC-38)?

Decatur Buff (HC-38) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Decatur Buff (HC-38) is #C1A77D, and the RGB color code is RGB(193, 167, 125).

In the RGB color model, Decatur Buff (HC-38) has a red value of 193, a green value of 167, and a blue value of 125. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.5% magenta, 35.2% yellow, and 24.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.1° (degrees), 35.4 % saturation, and 62.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Decatur Buff (HC-38) has a hue of 37.1° (degrees), 35.2 % saturation and 75.7 % brightness/value.


Decatur Buff (HC-38) is cool or warm?

The color Decatur Buff (HC-38) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Decatur Buff (HC-38)?

Decatur Buff (HC-38) has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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

Decatur Buff (HC-38)

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of Decatur Buff (HC-38) 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 40 puts Benjamin Moore Decatur Buff (HC-38) paint color in the medium 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


Decatur Buff (HC-38) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(193, 167, 125)
Red
193 (75.7%)
Green
167 (65.5%)
Blue
125 (49.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.47%
Yellow
35.23%
Key
24.31%

HSL

HSL(37.06deg, 35.4 %, 62.4 %)

Hue
37.06°
Saturation
35.42 %.
Lightness
62.35 %.

RYB

RYB(55, 97, 51)
Red
55 (21.5%)
Yellow
97 (38.1%)
Blue
51 (20.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.06°
Saturation
35.23 %.
Brightness / Value
75.69 %.

HWB

H: 37.06°

W: 49.02 %

B: 24.31 %

XYZ

X : 39.51

Y : 40.46

Z : 25.13

YXY

Y1 : 40.46

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 24.31%

M : 34.51%

Y : 50.98%


LRV

~ 40.5 %

Munsell Color System

3.6Y 6.8/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 69.79

A : 3.37

B : 25.24

CIE-Lch

L : 69.79

C : 25.47

H : 82.39

CIE-Luv

L : 69.79

U : 19.19

V : 32.8

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.6

A : -0.42

B : 21.1






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Decatur Buff (HC-38) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


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ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
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PANTONE 4006 C
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


RAL Classic


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RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
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ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


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Paint similar to Decatur Buff (HC-38) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Decatur Buff (HC-38) (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


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ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
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PPG Paints


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ΔE - 0.80 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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#C3A679
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ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)





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Sherwin Williams


Decatur Buff (HC-38) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Decatur Buff (HC-38) to Sherwin Williams


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Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% 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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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