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Benjamin Moore Northampton Putty (HC-89) Paint Color


Color Name: Northampton Putty (HC-89)
Hex Color Code: #AC9C7C
RGB Color Code: RGB(172, 156, 124)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 9.3%, 27.9%, 32.5%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Northampton Putty (HC-89) color - its meaning and example


What color is Northampton Putty (HC-89)?

Northampton Putty (HC-89) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Northampton Putty (HC-89) is #AC9C7C, and the RGB color code is RGB(172, 156, 124).

In the RGB color model, Northampton Putty (HC-89) has a red value of 172, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 124. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.3% magenta, 27.9% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 22.4 % saturation, and 58.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Northampton Putty (HC-89) has a hue of 40° (degrees), 27.9 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.


Northampton Putty (HC-89) is cool or warm?

The color Northampton Putty (HC-89) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Northampton Putty (HC-89)?

Northampton Putty (HC-89) has an LRV of nearly 34. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Northampton Putty (HC-89)

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of Northampton Putty (HC-89) 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 34 puts Benjamin Moore Northampton Putty (HC-89) 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


Northampton Putty (HC-89) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(172, 156, 124)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
124 (48.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.30%
Yellow
27.91%
Key
32.55%

HSL

HSL(40deg, 22.4 %, 58.0 %)

Hue
40°
Saturation
22.43 %.
Lightness
58.04 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 98, 65)
Red
61 (23.9%)
Yellow
98 (38.4%)
Blue
65 (25.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40°
Saturation
27.91 %.
Brightness / Value
67.45 %.

HWB

H: 40°

W: 48.63 %

B: 32.55 %

XYZ

X : 32.54

Y : 34

Z : 23.92

YXY

Y1 : 34

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 32.55%

M : 38.82%

Y : 51.37%


LRV

~ 34 %

Munsell Color System

5Y 6.3/3

CIE-Lab

L : 64.96

A : 0.79

B : 18.92

CIE-Lch

L : 64.96

C : 18.94

H : 87.6

CIE-Luv

L : 64.96

U : 11.85

V : 25.17

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.31

A : -2.44

B : 16.5






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Pantone PMS


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British Standard 4800


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ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)
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Paint similar to Northampton Putty (HC-89) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Northampton Putty (HC-89) (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 - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
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Benjamin Moore


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Dunn-Edwards


Northampton Putty (HC-89) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Northampton Putty (HC-89) to Dunn-Edwards


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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

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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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