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Benjamin Moore Oat Straw (AF-340) Paint Color


Color Name: Oat Straw (AF-340)
Hex Color Code: #CFBA92
RGB Color Code: RGB(207, 186, 146)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 10.1%, 29.5%, 18.8%
Color Family (Hue): Brown





About Oat Straw (AF-340) color - its meaning and example


What color is Oat Straw (AF-340)?

Oat Straw (AF-340) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Oat Straw (AF-340) is #CFBA92, and the RGB color code is RGB(207, 186, 146).

In the RGB color model, Oat Straw (AF-340) has a red value of 207, a green value of 186, and a blue value of 146. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.1% magenta, 29.5% yellow, and 18.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.3° (degrees), 38.9 % saturation, and 69.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Oat Straw (AF-340) has a hue of 39.3° (degrees), 29.5 % saturation and 81.2 % brightness/value.


Oat Straw (AF-340) is cool or warm?

The color Oat Straw (AF-340) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Oat Straw (AF-340)?

Oat Straw (AF-340) has an LRV of nearly 50. 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

Oat Straw (AF-340)

Light Color


Compare LRV 50 of Oat Straw (AF-340) 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 50 puts Benjamin Moore Oat Straw (AF-340) 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


Oat Straw (AF-340) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(207, 186, 146)
Red
207 (81.2%)
Green
186 (72.9%)
Blue
146 (57.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.14%
Yellow
29.47%
Key
18.82%

HSL

HSL(39.34deg, 38.9 %, 69.2 %)

Hue
39.34°
Saturation
38.85 %.
Lightness
69.22 %.

RYB

RYB(39, 86, 39)
Red
39 (15.5%)
Yellow
86 (33.8%)
Blue
39 (15.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
39.34°
Saturation
29.47 %.
Brightness / Value
81.18 %.

HWB

H: 39.34°

W: 57.25 %

B: 18.82 %

XYZ

X : 48.48

Y : 50.46

Z : 34.38

YXY

Y1 : 50.46

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 18.82%

M : 27.06%

Y : 42.75%


LRV

~ 50.5 %

Munsell Color System

4.6Y 7.5/3.6

CIE-Lab

L : 76.35

A : 1.43

B : 23.04

CIE-Lch

L : 76.35

C : 23.08

H : 86.44

CIE-Luv

L : 76.35

U : 15.49

V : 31.3

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.03

A : -2.49

B : 21.03






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Oat Straw (AF-340) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Oat Straw (AF-340) (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.



#D2B48C
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ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
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Sand
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Oat Straw (AF-340) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Oat Straw (AF-340) to Pantone PMS


#D3BC8D
PANTONE 467 C
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#CEB888
PANTONE 7502 C
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
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PANTONE 4022 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Oat Straw (AF-340) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Oat Straw (AF-340) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Oat Straw (AF-340) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Oat Straw (AF-340) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Oat Straw (AF-340) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Oat Straw (AF-340) to RAL Classic


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Oat Straw (AF-340) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Oat Straw (AF-340) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Oat Straw (AF-340) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Oat Straw (AF-340) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Oat Straw (AF-340) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Oat Straw (AF-340) to Dunn-Edwards


#CBB68F
Warm and Toasty (DET 646)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#D4BA8C
Buckskin (DE 6158)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#D1B791
Adobe (DEC 726)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
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Oak Harbor (DE 6179)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Oat Straw (AF-340) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Oat Straw (AF-340) to PPG Paints


#CCB88D
Canvas Satchel (PPG12-20)
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
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Crepe (PPG1094-4)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#CCB896
Real Simple (PPG1096-4)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#CBB489
Somber (PPG1093-4)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)


Valspar


Oat Straw (AF-340) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Oat Straw (AF-340) to Valspar


#CFB98B
Cache of Camel (M254)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
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Dad's Slippers (T570)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#C9B798
In for the Night (T569)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)





Behr


Oat Straw (AF-340) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Oat Straw (AF-340) to Behr


#C9B693
Spring Wheat (MQ2-30)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
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Curious Collection (N290-4)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#CABD94
Morning Tea (M330-4)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
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Perennial Gold (S310-4)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Oat Straw (AF-340) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Oat Straw (AF-340) to Benjamin Moore


#CAB88C
Shakespeare Tan (228)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
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Sombrero (249)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#C8B180
Barley Grass (271)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#CCB084
Wilmington Tan (HC-34)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Oat Straw (AF-340) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Oat Straw (AF-340) to Sherwin Williams


#CDB592
Whole Wheat (SW 6121)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#C6B08A
Harmonic Tan (SW 6136)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#CBB584
Wheat Grass (SW 6408)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#CBB99B
Crewel Tan (SW 0011)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% 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


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