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Benjamin Moore Norfolk Cream (261) Paint Color


Color Name: Norfolk Cream (261)
Hex Color Code: #ECE3C1
RGB Color Code: RGB(236, 227, 193)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.8%, 18.2%, 7.5%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Norfolk Cream (261) color - its meaning and example


What color is Norfolk Cream (261)?

Norfolk Cream (261) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Norfolk Cream (261) is #ECE3C1, and the RGB color code is RGB(236, 227, 193).

In the RGB color model, Norfolk Cream (261) has a red value of 236, a green value of 227, and a blue value of 193. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 18.2% yellow, and 7.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 47.4° (degrees), 53.1 % saturation, and 84.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Norfolk Cream (261) has a hue of 47.4° (degrees), 18.2 % saturation and 92.5 % brightness/value.


Norfolk Cream (261) is cool or warm?

The color Norfolk Cream (261) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Norfolk Cream (261)?

Norfolk Cream (261) 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

Norfolk Cream (261)

Light Color


Compare LRV 77 of Norfolk Cream (261) 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 Norfolk Cream (261) 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


Norfolk Cream (261) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(236, 227, 193)
Red
236 (92.5%)
Green
227 (89.0%)
Blue
193 (75.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.81%
Yellow
18.22%
Key
7.45%

HSL

HSL(47.44deg, 53.1 %, 84.1 %)

Hue
47.44°
Saturation
53.09 %.
Lightness
84.12 %.

RYB

RYB(13, 56, 16)
Red
13 (5.0%)
Yellow
56 (22.1%)
Blue
16 (6.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
47.44°
Saturation
18.22 %.
Brightness / Value
92.55 %.

HWB

H: 47.44°

W: 75.69 %

B: 7.45 %

XYZ

X : 71.69

Y : 76.62

Z : 61.46

YXY

Y1 : 76.62

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 7.45%

M : 10.98%

Y : 24.31%


LRV

~ 76.6 %

Munsell Color System

1.9GY 8.9/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 90.15

A : -2.4

B : 17.72

CIE-Lch

L : 90.15

C : 17.88

H : 97.71

CIE-Luv

L : 90.15

U : 7.26

V : 26.18

Hunter-Lab

L : 87.53

A : -7

B : 19.64






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Norfolk Cream (261) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Norfolk Cream (261) (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.



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ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Norfolk Cream (261) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Norfolk Cream (261) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 9142 C
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
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PANTONE 9161 C
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
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PANTONE 9160 C
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 9162 C
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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British Standard 4800


Norfolk Cream (261) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Norfolk Cream (261) to British Standard 4800


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BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)
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BS 12-B-17 - Willow
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)
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BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)


RAL Classic


Norfolk Cream (261) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Norfolk Cream (261) to RAL Classic


#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
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RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
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RAL 9012 Clean Room White
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)
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RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)





Paint similar to Norfolk Cream (261) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Norfolk Cream (261) (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.


Valspar


Norfolk Cream (261) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Norfolk Cream (261) to Valspar


#F4E8C7
Desert Flower (6008-5A)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#EBE6CC
Swan Dance (8003-26A)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
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Pale Maize (3005-8C)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
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Subtle Glow (V055-1)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Norfolk Cream (261) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Norfolk Cream (261) to Benjamin Moore


#E8DCBA
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ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
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Bracken Cream (CW-105)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
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Hepplewhite Ivory (HC-36)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
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Sandy White (2148-50)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)


Behr


Norfolk Cream (261) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Norfolk Cream (261) to Behr


#EDE0C0
New Cream (HDC-NT-17)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Norfolk Cream (261) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Norfolk Cream (261) to Sherwin Williams


#E9E0C5
Chamomile (SW 6399)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
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Lemon Meringue (SW 7561)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
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Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
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Full Moon (SW 6679)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Norfolk Cream (261) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Norfolk Cream (261) to Dunn-Edwards


#ECE0C4
Sailcloth (DE 6184)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
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Natural Radiance (DET 660)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
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Jefferson Cream (DET 666)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#F1E6CC
Wax Poetic (DET 651)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Norfolk Cream (261) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Norfolk Cream (261) to PPG Paints


#F1E9CF
Crescent Moon (PPG1091-2)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#F4E5C5
Sausalito (PPG1209-2)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#E7DBBF
Deserted Beach (PPG1104-3)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
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At The Beach (PPG12-28)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Benjamin Moore Norfolk Cream (261) - #ECE3C1 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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