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Benjamin Moore Greenmount Silk (HC-3) Paint Color


Color Name: Greenmount Silk (HC-3)
Hex Color Code: #ECE4C4
RGB Color Code: RGB(236, 228, 196)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.4%, 16.9%, 7.5%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Greenmount Silk (HC-3) color - its meaning and example


What color is Greenmount Silk (HC-3)?

Greenmount Silk (HC-3) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Greenmount Silk (HC-3) is #ECE4C4, and the RGB color code is RGB(236, 228, 196).

In the RGB color model, Greenmount Silk (HC-3) has a red value of 236, a green value of 228, and a blue value of 196. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.4% magenta, 16.9% yellow, and 7.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48° (degrees), 51.3 % saturation, and 84.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Greenmount Silk (HC-3) has a hue of 48° (degrees), 16.9 % saturation and 92.5 % brightness/value.


Greenmount Silk (HC-3) is cool or warm?

The color Greenmount Silk (HC-3) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Greenmount Silk (HC-3)?

Greenmount Silk (HC-3) has an LRV of nearly 77. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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

Greenmount Silk (HC-3)

Light Color


Compare LRV 77 of Greenmount Silk (HC-3) 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 77 puts Benjamin Moore Greenmount Silk (HC-3) 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


Greenmount Silk (HC-3) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(236, 228, 196)
Red
236 (92.5%)
Green
228 (89.4%)
Blue
196 (76.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.39%
Yellow
16.95%
Key
7.45%

HSL

HSL(48deg, 51.3 %, 84.7 %)

Hue
48°
Saturation
51.28 %.
Lightness
84.71 %.

RYB

RYB(12, 54, 16)
Red
12 (4.8%)
Yellow
54 (21.1%)
Blue
16 (6.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
48°
Saturation
16.95 %.
Brightness / Value
92.55 %.

HWB

H: 48°

W: 76.86 %

B: 7.45 %

XYZ

X : 72.3

Y : 77.31

Z : 63.34

YXY

Y1 : 77.31

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 7.45%

M : 10.59%

Y : 23.14%


LRV

~ 77.3 %

Munsell Color System

2.2GY 8.9/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 90.46

A : -2.46

B : 16.6

CIE-Lch

L : 90.46

C : 16.78

H : 98.44

CIE-Luv

L : 90.46

U : 6.53

V : 24.67

Hunter-Lab

L : 87.92

A : -7.09

B : 18.84






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Greenmount Silk (HC-3) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Greenmount Silk (HC-3) (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.



#EAE0C8
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ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
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Eggshell
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Greenmount Silk (HC-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Greenmount Silk (HC-3) to Pantone PMS


#E9E4C5
PANTONE 9142 C
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
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PANTONE 9161 C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 9160 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
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PANTONE 9162 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Greenmount Silk (HC-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Greenmount Silk (HC-3) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Greenmount Silk (HC-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Greenmount Silk (HC-3) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Greenmount Silk (HC-3) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Greenmount Silk (HC-3) to British Standard 4800


#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#D2D1BF
BS 12-B-17 - Willow
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Greenmount Silk (HC-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Greenmount Silk (HC-3) to RAL Classic


#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#FFFDE6
RAL 9012 Clean Room White
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)





Paint similar to Greenmount Silk (HC-3) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Greenmount Silk (HC-3) (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


Greenmount Silk (HC-3) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Greenmount Silk (HC-3) to Benjamin Moore


#EAE0C4
Bracken Cream (CW-105)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#E7DFC5
Sandy White (2148-50)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#E8DCBA
Consentino Chardonnay (247)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#ECE3CA
Oatmeal (268)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Greenmount Silk (HC-3) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Greenmount Silk (HC-3) to Sherwin Williams


#E9E0C5
Chamomile (SW 6399)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#F5EACC
Lemon Meringue (SW 7561)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#E9E1CA
Restoration Ivory (SW 6413)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#EDE0C5
Vital Yellow (SW 6392)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


Valspar


Greenmount Silk (HC-3) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Greenmount Silk (HC-3) to Valspar


#F4E8C7
Desert Flower (6008-5A)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
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Swan Dance (8003-26A)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#E8DBBF
Vanilla Pudding (T560)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
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Snow on the Pines (8004-22A)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)





Behr


Greenmount Silk (HC-3) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Greenmount Silk (HC-3) to Behr


#EDE0C0
New Cream (HDC-NT-17)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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Rice Wine (M320-2)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#E5D9B6
Lemon Balm (PPU8-13)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#E5DBC1
Scribe (MQ2-31)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Greenmount Silk (HC-3) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Greenmount Silk (HC-3) to PPG Paints


#F1E9CF
Crescent Moon (PPG1091-2)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#F0E9D1
Fuzzy Sheep (PPG1105-2)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#F1E7CE
Rice Cake (PPG12-09)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#F0EAD2
Golden Fleece (PPG1214-2)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Greenmount Silk (HC-3) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Greenmount Silk (HC-3) to Dunn-Edwards


#ECE0C4
Sailcloth (DE 6184)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#F1E6CC
Wax Poetic (DET 651)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#E7DCC1
Natural Radiance (DET 660)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#F1E4C8
Jefferson Cream (DET 666)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Benjamin Moore Greenmount Silk (HC-3) - #ECE4C4 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


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