Home > Color > Greenhow Moss (CW-450) Color

Benjamin Moore Greenhow Moss (CW-450) Paint Color


Color Name: Greenhow Moss (CW-450)
Hex Color Code: #A6A56C
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 165, 108)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.6%, 34.9%, 34.9%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Greenhow Moss (CW-450) color - its meaning and example


What color is Greenhow Moss (CW-450)?

Greenhow Moss (CW-450) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Greenhow Moss (CW-450) is #A6A56C, and the RGB color code is RGB(166, 165, 108).

In the RGB color model, Greenhow Moss (CW-450) has a red value of 166, a green value of 165, and a blue value of 108. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.6% magenta, 34.9% yellow, and 34.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 59° (degrees), 24.6 % saturation, and 53.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Greenhow Moss (CW-450) has a hue of 59° (degrees), 34.9 % saturation and 65.1 % brightness/value.


Greenhow Moss (CW-450) is cool or warm?

The color Greenhow Moss (CW-450) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Greenhow Moss (CW-450)?

Greenhow Moss (CW-450) has an LRV of nearly 36. 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

Greenhow Moss (CW-450)

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) 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 36 puts Benjamin Moore Greenhow Moss (CW-450) 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


Greenhow Moss (CW-450) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 165, 108)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
165 (64.7%)
Blue
108 (42.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.60%
Yellow
34.94%
Key
34.90%

HSL

HSL(58.97deg, 24.6 %, 53.7 %)

Hue
58.97°
Saturation
24.58 %.
Lightness
53.73 %.

RYB

RYB(60, 115, 64)
Red
60 (23.4%)
Yellow
115 (44.9%)
Blue
64 (25.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
58.97°
Saturation
34.94 %.
Brightness / Value
65.10 %.

HWB

H: 58.97°

W: 42.35 %

B: 34.90 %

XYZ

X : 31.89

Y : 36.1

Z : 19.47

YXY

Y1 : 36.1

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 35.29%

Y : 57.65%


LRV

~ 36.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.2GY 6.5/4.7

CIE-Lab

L : 66.6

A : -8.59

B : 29.72

CIE-Lch

L : 66.6

C : 30.94

H : 106.12

CIE-Luv

L : 66.6

U : 3.5

V : 39.74

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.08

A : -10.41

B : 22.84






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Greenhow Moss (CW-450) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Greenhow Moss (CW-450) (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.



#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to Pantone PMS


#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#ABA460
PANTONE 4237 C
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to British Standard 4800


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)


RAL Design


Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Greenhow Moss (CW-450) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Greenhow Moss (CW-450) (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


Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to Benjamin Moore


#ACA96E
Agave (AF-420)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#B2B26A
Parrot Green (CW-465)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#B4A85C
Wasabi (AF-430)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to Sherwin Williams


#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#9FAC5C
Stay in Lime (SW 9032)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#97A554
Overt Green (SW 6718)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to Dunn-Edwards


#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#B7A86D
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#AEAD5B
Palm Frond (DE 5522)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)





Valspar


Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to Valspar


#B0A866
Jalapeño Jelly (6005-6A)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#A3AD69
Fiddlehead Fern (6003-6B)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#B7B678
Golden Green (V058-4)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#B3A85B
Summer Moss (V057-4)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


Behr


Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to Behr


#B1A76F
Natchez Moss (PPU9-05)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#B2B17C
Fresh Artichoke (M340-5)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#BDB078
Everglade (MQ6-60)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#B4AC84
Tarragon Tease (PPU9-08)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to PPG Paints


#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#ACB17E
Sparrow Song (PPG11-13)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#B7AD6E
Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#BAB078
Gracious Glow (PPG1116-5)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Benjamin Moore Greenhow Moss (CW-450) - #A6A56C 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 Greenhow Moss (CW-450) - #A6A56C Color Images and Patterns


Benjamin Moore Greenhow Moss (CW-450) Paint vintage style bedroom interior
Benjamin Moore Greenhow Moss (CW-450) Paint cozy coffee corner interior
Benjamin Moore Greenhow Moss (CW-450) Paint modern minimalist living room interior
Benjamin Moore Greenhow Moss (CW-450) Paint dining room design
Benjamin Moore Greenhow Moss (CW-450) Paint exterior design modern house with walkway
Benjamin Moore Greenhow Moss (CW-450) Paint modular kitchen design






Explore Named Colors



#ACA96E
Agave (AF-420)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#908D55
Winding Vines (532)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#E0E2BE
Chameleon (526)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#D7DAAD
Warren Acres (527)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#D1D2A1
Folk Art (528)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#C0C286
Sweet Daphne (529)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#BCB878
Lilianna (CSP-855)
Paint - Benjamin Moore


#A1A464
Medieval Times (530)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#9C9A62
Ponderosa Pine (531)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#ECECCF
Dark Linen (2147-60)
Paint - Benjamin Moore