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Behr Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) Paint Color


Color Name: Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14)
Hex Color Code: #B8A899
RGB Color Code: RGB(184, 168, 153)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.7%, 16.8%, 27.8%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) color - its meaning and example


What color is Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14)?

Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) is #B8A899, and the RGB color code is RGB(184, 168, 153).

In the RGB color model, Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) has a red value of 184, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.7% magenta, 16.8% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29° (degrees), 17.9 % saturation, and 66.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) has a hue of 29° (degrees), 16.8 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.


Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) is cool or warm?

The color Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14)?

Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) 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

Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14)

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) 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 Behr Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) 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


Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 168, 153)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.70%
Yellow
16.85%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(29.03deg, 17.9 %, 66.1 %)

Hue
29.03°
Saturation
17.92 %.
Lightness
66.08 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 78, 57)
Red
46 (18.2%)
Yellow
78 (30.7%)
Blue
57 (22.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
29.03°
Saturation
16.85 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 29.03°

W: 60.00 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 39.52

Y : 40.5

Z : 35.87

YXY

Y1 : 40.5

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 34.12%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 40.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.8Y 6.8/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 69.82

A : 3.27

B : 9.84

CIE-Lch

L : 69.82

C : 10.37

H : 71.61

CIE-Luv

L : 69.82

U : 10.58

V : 13.32

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.64

A : -0.51

B : 11.12






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) (Paint - Behr). 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.



#B0A999
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ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
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Khaki
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)





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


RAL Design


Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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#C1B1A2
PANTONE 4267 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
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PANTONE Warm Gray 5 C
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
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PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) to RAL Classic


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 7.85 (92.2% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) to British Standard 4800


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)





Paint similar to Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) (Paint - Behr). 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.


Dunn-Edwards


Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) to Dunn-Edwards


#BCAB9C
Stanford Stone (DET 696)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
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Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
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Crushed Stone (DE 6067)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
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Coral Clay (DEC 719)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) to PPG Paints


#BDA998
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ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
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Desert Dune (PPG1023-4)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
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Fieldstone (PPG1000-3)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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#B1A290
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ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
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Sand Dune (SW 6086)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
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Prairie Grass (SW 7546)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)





Valspar


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#B0A69A
Ashen Gray (6004-1C)
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ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
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Mesa Tumbleweed (2008-10A)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


Behr


Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) to Behr


#AEA494
Smoked Tan (HDC-NT-14)
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Midtown (MQ2-47)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
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Espresso Martini (N210-4)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
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Riviera Beach (PPU7-07)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) to Benjamin Moore


#AFA79B
Upper West Side (CSP-70)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#ADA290
Indian River (985)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
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Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
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Ashley Gray (HC-87)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% 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


Behr Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14) - #B8A899 Color Images and Patterns


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