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Benjamin Moore Flora (AF-470) Paint Color


Color Name: Flora (AF-470)
Hex Color Code: #A3AC9E
RGB Color Code: RGB(163, 172, 158)
CMYK Values*: 5.2%, 0.0%, 8.1%, 32.5%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Flora (AF-470) color - its meaning and example


What color is Flora (AF-470)?

Flora (AF-470) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Flora (AF-470) is #A3AC9E, and the RGB color code is RGB(163, 172, 158).

In the RGB color model, Flora (AF-470) has a red value of 163, a green value of 172, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 8.1% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 98.6° (degrees), 7.8 % saturation, and 64.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Flora (AF-470) has a hue of 98.6° (degrees), 8.1 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.


Flora (AF-470) is cool or warm?

The color Flora (AF-470) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Flora (AF-470)?

Flora (AF-470) has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Flora (AF-470)

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of Flora (AF-470) 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 Flora (AF-470) 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


Flora (AF-470) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(163, 172, 158)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
172 (67.5%)
Blue
158 (62.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.23%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
8.14%
Key
32.55%

HSL

HSL(98.57deg, 7.8 %, 64.7 %)

Hue
98.57°
Saturation
7.78 %.
Lightness
64.71 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 79, 65)
Red
42 (16.4%)
Yellow
79 (30.9%)
Blue
65 (25.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
98.57°
Saturation
8.14 %.
Brightness / Value
67.45 %.

HWB

H: 98.57°

W: 61.96 %

B: 32.55 %

XYZ

X : 36.03

Y : 39.76

Z : 38.12

YXY

Y1 : 39.76

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 36.08%

M : 32.55%

Y : 38.04%


LRV

~ 39.8 %

Munsell Color System

8.3GY 6.8/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 69.3

A : -5.81

B : 6.1

CIE-Lch

L : 69.3

C : 8.42

H : 133.58

CIE-Luv

L : 69.3

U : -4.38

V : 9.76

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.06

A : -8.36

B : 8.29






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Flora (AF-470) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Flora (AF-470) (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 - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
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ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
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ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)
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Greige
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)





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


RAL Design


Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to Pantone PMS


#A7B3A3
PANTONE 4190 C
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#9BAA9E
PANTONE 4184 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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PANTONE 4178 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#A8A99E
PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to British Standard 4800


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to RAL Classic


#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)





Paint similar to Flora (AF-470) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Flora (AF-470) (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


Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to Behr


#99A798
Green Trellis (MQ6-17)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#9DADA3
Misty Moss (N420-3)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#93A190
Forest Path (N400-4)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#B0B8B0
Verdigris (PPU12-14)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to Benjamin Moore


#9CAC9E
Scenic Drive (697)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
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Garden Path (466)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
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Misted Green (2138-50)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
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Salisbury Green (HC-139)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to Dunn-Edwards


#ACB7A8
Graceful Green (DE 6284)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
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Agate Green (DE 6298)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
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Whale Watching (DET 512)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
#A9B49A
Mow the Lawn (DET 520)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)





PPG Paints


Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to PPG Paints


#ABB39E
Gargoyle (PPG1127-4)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
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Light Sage (PPG1124-4)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
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Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#A2B5AB
Dusty Aqua (PPG10-29)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to Sherwin Williams


#9BAAA2
Halcyon Green (SW 6213)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#AEB3A9
Oyster Bay (SW 6206)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#ADBBB2
Quietude (SW 6212)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#B0B8B2
Silvermist (SW 7621)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)


Valspar


Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to Valspar


#9AABA1
Atlantic Foam (V099-4)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#A7B49F
Green Trellis (5006-3C)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#93A091
New Patina (P061)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#ADBBAD
Median Green (M208)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% 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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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