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Benjamin Moore Moroccan Spice (AF-285) Paint Color


Color Name: Moroccan Spice (AF-285)
Hex Color Code: #B25C50
RGB Color Code: RGB(178, 92, 80)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 48.3%, 55.1%, 30.2%
Color Family (Hue): Red





About Moroccan Spice (AF-285) color - its meaning and example


What color is Moroccan Spice (AF-285)?

Moroccan Spice (AF-285) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Moroccan Spice (AF-285) is #B25C50, and the RGB color code is RGB(178, 92, 80).

In the RGB color model, Moroccan Spice (AF-285) has a red value of 178, a green value of 92, and a blue value of 80. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 48.3% magenta, 55.1% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 7.3° (degrees), 38.9 % saturation, and 50.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Moroccan Spice (AF-285) has a hue of 7.3° (degrees), 55.1 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.


Moroccan Spice (AF-285) is cool or warm?

The color Moroccan Spice (AF-285) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Moroccan Spice (AF-285)?

Moroccan Spice (AF-285) has an LRV of nearly 18. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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

Moroccan Spice (AF-285)

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of Moroccan Spice (AF-285) 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 18 puts Benjamin Moore Moroccan Spice (AF-285) 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


Moroccan Spice (AF-285) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 92, 80)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
92 (36.1%)
Blue
80 (31.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
48.31%
Yellow
55.06%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(7.35deg, 38.9 %, 50.6 %)

Hue
7.35°
Saturation
38.89 %.
Lightness
50.59 %.

RYB

RYB(123, 97, 77)
Red
123 (48.2%)
Yellow
97 (38.2%)
Blue
77 (30.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
7.35°
Saturation
55.06 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 7.35°

W: 31.37 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 23.64

Y : 17.7

Z : 9.76

YXY

Y1 : 17.7

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 63.92%

Y : 68.63%


LRV

~ 17.7 %

Munsell Color System

8.5R 4.7/7.8

CIE-Lab

L : 49.13

A : 33.69

B : 22.78

CIE-Lch

L : 49.13

C : 40.67

H : 34.07

CIE-Luv

L : 49.13

U : 63.29

V : 20.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.07

A : 26.66

B : 15.69






Similar Colors and Paints



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


Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


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#B05D4A
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ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


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British Standard 4800


Moroccan Spice (AF-285) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Moroccan Spice (AF-285) to British Standard 4800


#CB5952
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ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Moroccan Spice (AF-285) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Moroccan Spice (AF-285) to RAL Classic


#CB555D
RAL 3017 - Rose
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)
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RAL 3022 - Salmon Pink
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Moroccan Spice (AF-285) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


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Benjamin Moore


Moroccan Spice (AF-285) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Moroccan Spice (AF-285) to Benjamin Moore


#A5594E
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#B45F56
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ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


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ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


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Moroccan Spice (AF-285) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Moroccan Spice (AF-285) to PPG Paints


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ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)


Valspar


Moroccan Spice (AF-285) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Moroccan Spice (AF-285) to Valspar


#A95849
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ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% 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.







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