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Benjamin Moore Old Salem Gray (HC-94) Paint Color


Color Name: Old Salem Gray (HC-94)
Hex Color Code: #A49A79
RGB Color Code: RGB(164, 154, 121)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.1%, 26.2%, 35.7%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Old Salem Gray (HC-94) color - its meaning and example


What color is Old Salem Gray (HC-94)?

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Old Salem Gray (HC-94) is #A49A79, and the RGB color code is RGB(164, 154, 121).

In the RGB color model, Old Salem Gray (HC-94) has a red value of 164, a green value of 154, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.1% magenta, 26.2% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46° (degrees), 19.1 % saturation, and 55.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Old Salem Gray (HC-94) has a hue of 46° (degrees), 26.2 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.


Old Salem Gray (HC-94) is cool or warm?

The color Old Salem Gray (HC-94) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Old Salem Gray (HC-94)?

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) has an LRV of nearly 32. 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

Old Salem Gray (HC-94)

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) 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 32 puts Benjamin Moore Old Salem Gray (HC-94) 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


Old Salem Gray (HC-94) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(164, 154, 121)
Red
164 (64.3%)
Green
154 (60.4%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.10%
Yellow
26.22%
Key
35.69%

HSL

HSL(46.05deg, 19.1 %, 55.9 %)

Hue
46.05°
Saturation
19.11 %.
Lightness
55.88 %.

RYB

RYB(63, 101, 70)
Red
63 (24.5%)
Yellow
101 (39.7%)
Blue
70 (27.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
46.05°
Saturation
26.22 %.
Brightness / Value
64.31 %.

HWB

H: 46.05°

W: 47.45 %

B: 35.69 %

XYZ

X : 30.32

Y : 32.38

Z : 22.74

YXY

Y1 : 32.38

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 35.69%

M : 39.61%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 32.4 %

Munsell Color System

9.9Y 6.2/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 63.66

A : -1.73

B : 18.68

CIE-Lch

L : 63.66

C : 18.76

H : 95.3

CIE-Luv

L : 63.66

U : 8.03

V : 25.22

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.91

A : -4.49

B : 16.14






Similar Colors and Paints



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ΔE - 8.29 (91.7% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 10340 C
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
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PANTONE 8381 C
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


RAL Classic


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RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
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RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)


RAL Design


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British Standard 4800


Old Salem Gray (HC-94) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) to British Standard 4800


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Old Salem Gray (HC-94) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Old Salem Gray (HC-94) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Old Salem Gray (HC-94) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) to Sherwin Williams


#A29F80
Green Sprout (SW 7728)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Old Salem Gray (HC-94) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) to Dunn-Edwards


#9F947D
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ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)


Valspar


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ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)





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Old Salem Gray (HC-94) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) to PPG Paints


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ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)
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ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
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Cole Stone (CW-60)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


Behr


Old Salem Gray (HC-94) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) to Behr


#AE9B80
Golden Olive (MQ2-24)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
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Stone Walls (PPU8-19)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
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Rolling Pebble (PPU7-23)
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
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ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% 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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