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Benjamin Moore Nicolson Green (CW-500) Paint Color


Color Name: Nicolson Green (CW-500)
Hex Color Code: #75806A
RGB Color Code: RGB(117, 128, 106)
CMYK Values*: 8.6%, 0.0%, 17.2%, 49.8%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Nicolson Green (CW-500) color - its meaning and example


What color is Nicolson Green (CW-500)?

Nicolson Green (CW-500) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nicolson Green (CW-500) is #75806A, and the RGB color code is RGB(117, 128, 106).

In the RGB color model, Nicolson Green (CW-500) has a red value of 117, a green value of 128, and a blue value of 106. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 17.2% yellow, and 49.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 90° (degrees), 9.4 % saturation, and 45.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nicolson Green (CW-500) has a hue of 90° (degrees), 17.2 % saturation and 50.2 % brightness/value.


Nicolson Green (CW-500) is cool or warm?

The color Nicolson Green (CW-500) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color


What is the LRV of Nicolson Green (CW-500)?

Nicolson Green (CW-500) has an LRV of nearly 20. 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

Nicolson Green (CW-500)

Light Color


Compare LRV 20 of Nicolson Green (CW-500) 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 20 puts Benjamin Moore Nicolson Green (CW-500) 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


Nicolson Green (CW-500) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(117, 128, 106)
Red
117 (45.9%)
Green
128 (50.2%)
Blue
106 (41.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.59%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
17.19%
Key
49.80%

HSL

HSL(90deg, 9.4 %, 45.9 %)

Hue
90°
Saturation
9.40 %.
Lightness
45.88 %.

RYB

RYB(82, 116, 106)
Red
82 (32.0%)
Yellow
116 (45.7%)
Blue
106 (41.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
90°
Saturation
17.19 %.
Brightness / Value
50.20 %.

HWB

H: 90°

W: 41.57 %

B: 49.80 %

XYZ

X : 17.66

Y : 20.26

Z : 16.62

YXY

Y1 : 20.26

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 54.12%

M : 49.80%

Y : 58.43%


LRV

~ 20.3 %

Munsell Color System

7.1GY 5.0/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 52.13

A : -8.37

B : 10.59

CIE-Lch

L : 52.13

C : 13.5

H : 128.33

CIE-Luv

L : 52.13

U : -5.21

V : 15.33

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.01

A : -8.75

B : 9.62






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Nicolson Green (CW-500) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Nicolson Green (CW-500) (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.



#78866B
Camouflage Green
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#738678
Xanadu
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#8F9779
Artichoke
ΔE - 8.74 (91.3% similar)
#5F8575
Eucalyptus Green
ΔE - 8.76 (91.2% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Nicolson Green (CW-500) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Nicolson Green (CW-500) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Nicolson Green (CW-500) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Nicolson Green (CW-500) to Pantone PMS


#738670
PANTONE 4181 C
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#6A7966
PANTONE 4182 C
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#708573
PANTONE 5625 C
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#7B7D61
PANTONE 4221 C
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


RAL Design


Nicolson Green (CW-500) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Nicolson Green (CW-500) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Nicolson Green (CW-500) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Nicolson Green (CW-500) to RAL Classic


#6C7C59
RAL 6011 - Reseda Green
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#7F8274
RAL 7033 - Cement Gray
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#808076
RAL 7023 - Concrete Gray
ΔE - 7.55 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Nicolson Green (CW-500) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Nicolson Green (CW-500) (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


Nicolson Green (CW-500) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Nicolson Green (CW-500) to Benjamin Moore


#737F6A
Avon Green (HC-126)
ΔE - 0.70 (99.3% similar)
#737E6B
Rosepine (461)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#70816B
Pinelands (446)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)


Behr


Nicolson Green (CW-500) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Nicolson Green (CW-500) to Behr


#76826C
Gazebo Green (MQ6-16)
ΔE - 0.80 (99.2% similar)
#7B8370
Cactus Garden (PPU11-18)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#6F8165
Cliffside Park (S390-6)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#808367
Ecological (S380-6)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Nicolson Green (CW-500) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Nicolson Green (CW-500) to Dunn-Edwards


#737D6A
Greenland (DE 6286)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#76856A
Wreath (DE 5656)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#778071
Harbor Mist Gray (DET 515)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#7A7E66
Moss Covered (DE 6265)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)





Valspar


Nicolson Green (CW-500) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Nicolson Green (CW-500) to Valspar


#7A856F
Ginkgo Tree (5006-4B)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#788366
Northern Glen (5007-4B)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#7E8773
Explorer Green (T616)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#6D7C6C
Privet (V098-5)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Nicolson Green (CW-500) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Nicolson Green (CW-500) to PPG Paints


#768371
Lottery Winnings (PPG1129-6)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#797E65
Pine Garland (PPG1126-6)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#737B6C
Thyme Green (PPG1128-6)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#81876F
Shebang (PPG1127-5)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Nicolson Green (CW-500) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Nicolson Green (CW-500) to Sherwin Williams


#7A8775
Privilege Green (SW 6193)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#7B8070
Dried Thyme (SW 6186)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#7F8266
Artichoke (SW 6179)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#708672
Gallery Green (SW 0015)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% 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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