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Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) Paint Color


Color Name: Edgecomb Gray (HC-173)
Hex Color Code: #D9D3C4
RGB Color Code: RGB(217, 211, 196)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.8%, 9.7%, 14.9%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) color - its meaning and example


What color is Edgecomb Gray (HC-173)?

Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) is #D9D3C4, and the RGB color code is RGB(217, 211, 196).

In the RGB color model, Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) has a red value of 217, a green value of 211, and a blue value of 196. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.8% magenta, 9.7% yellow, and 14.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 21.6 % saturation, and 81.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 9.7 % saturation and 85.1 % brightness/value.


Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) is cool or warm?

The color Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Edgecomb Gray (HC-173)?

Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) has an LRV of nearly 65. By LRV value, it is a 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

Edgecomb Gray (HC-173)

Light Color


Compare LRV 65 of Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) 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 65 puts Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) paint color in the lighter 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


Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(217, 211, 196)
Red
217 (85.1%)
Green
211 (82.7%)
Blue
196 (76.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.76%
Yellow
9.68%
Key
14.90%

HSL

HSL(42.86deg, 21.6 %, 81.0 %)

Hue
42.86°
Saturation
21.65 %.
Lightness
80.98 %.

RYB

RYB(19, 52, 29)
Red
19 (7.5%)
Yellow
52 (20.2%)
Blue
29 (11.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42.86°
Saturation
9.68 %.
Brightness / Value
85.10 %.

HWB

H: 42.86°

W: 76.86 %

B: 14.90 %

XYZ

X : 61.87

Y : 65.33

Z : 61.57

YXY

Y1 : 65.33

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 14.90%

M : 17.25%

Y : 23.14%


LRV

~ 65.3 %

Munsell Color System

0.1GY 8.3/1.3

CIE-Lab

L : 84.65

A : -0.51

B : 8.15

CIE-Lch

L : 84.65

C : 8.16

H : 93.55

CIE-Luv

L : 84.65

U : 4.35

V : 12.14

Hunter-Lab

L : 80.82

A : -4.8

B : 11.41






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) (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.



#E3DAC9
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ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
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Oatmeal
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) to Pantone PMS


#D6D2C4
PANTONE 7527 C
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
#D1CCBD
PANTONE 7534 C
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#D2CDC3
PANTONE 9082 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#E2D9C2
PANTONE 9162 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) to RAL Classic


#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) to British Standard 4800


#D2D1BF
BS 12-B-17 - Willow
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#CED2CC
BS 18-C-33 - Blue
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)





Paint similar to Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) (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


Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) to Benjamin Moore


#D4D0C3
Penthouse (CSP-35)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#E0D8C6
White Sand (964)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#D5D1C7
Bruton White (CW-710)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#DAD6CC
Balboa Mist (1549)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)


Valspar


Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) to Valspar


#D5D2C4
Tea Stain (6001-1A)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#E0DAC9
Bare Market (T670)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#E1DBCB
Gossamer Green (8004-23A)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#E0D6C3
Lion of Hadrian (8007-9G)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) to PPG Paints


#E1DACA
Antique White (PPG1024-2)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#D5D3C3
Static (PPG14-11)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#DFD4C4
Wheat Sheaf (PPG14-21)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#E3DDCC
Fossil Stone (PPG1102-2)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) to Sherwin Williams


#D1CDBF
Sedate Gray (SW 6169)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#E2DACA
Neutral Ground (SW 7568)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#E0D6C8
Kestrel White (SW 7516)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#E4DECF
Arrowroote (SW 9502)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) to Dunn-Edwards


#D2CFC1
Lunar Landing (DE 6241)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#DBD6CB
Shady (DEC 774)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#D4D0C5
Muslin (DE 6227)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#E3DAC6
Instant Classic (DET 672)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)


Behr


Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) to Behr


#E0D8C5
Sentimental Beige (YL-W13)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#DDD9CE
Campfire Ash (N320-1)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#D1CFC0
Sawgrass (N350-2)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#E3DCCA
Vintage Linen (PPU7-16)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) - #D9D3C4 color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) - #D9D3C4 Color Images and Patterns


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