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Benjamin Moore Richmond Gray (HC-96) Paint Color


Color Name: Richmond Gray (HC-96)
Hex Color Code: #CEC7AA
RGB Color Code: RGB(206, 199, 170)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.4%, 17.5%, 19.2%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Richmond Gray (HC-96) color - its meaning and example


What color is Richmond Gray (HC-96)?

Richmond Gray (HC-96) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Richmond Gray (HC-96) is #CEC7AA, and the RGB color code is RGB(206, 199, 170).

In the RGB color model, Richmond Gray (HC-96) has a red value of 206, a green value of 199, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.4% magenta, 17.5% yellow, and 19.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48.3° (degrees), 26.9 % saturation, and 73.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Richmond Gray (HC-96) has a hue of 48.3° (degrees), 17.5 % saturation and 80.8 % brightness/value.


Richmond Gray (HC-96) is cool or warm?

The color Richmond Gray (HC-96) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Richmond Gray (HC-96)?

Richmond Gray (HC-96) has an LRV of nearly 57. 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

Richmond Gray (HC-96)

Light Color


Compare LRV 57 of Richmond Gray (HC-96) 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 57 puts Benjamin Moore Richmond Gray (HC-96) 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


Richmond Gray (HC-96) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(206, 199, 170)
Red
206 (80.8%)
Green
199 (78.0%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.40%
Yellow
17.48%
Key
19.22%

HSL

HSL(48.33deg, 26.9 %, 73.7 %)

Hue
48.33°
Saturation
26.87 %.
Lightness
73.73 %.

RYB

RYB(28, 71, 36)
Red
28 (11.0%)
Yellow
71 (27.9%)
Blue
36 (14.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
48.33°
Saturation
17.48 %.
Brightness / Value
80.78 %.

HWB

H: 48.33°

W: 66.67 %

B: 19.22 %

XYZ

X : 53.13

Y : 56.87

Z : 46.21

YXY

Y1 : 56.87

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 19.22%

M : 21.96%

Y : 33.33%


LRV

~ 56.9 %

Munsell Color System

1.9GY 7.9/2.6

CIE-Lab

L : 80.11

A : -2.37

B : 15.41

CIE-Lch

L : 80.11

C : 15.59

H : 98.74

CIE-Luv

L : 80.11

U : 5.81

V : 22.44

Hunter-Lab

L : 75.41

A : -6.21

B : 16.46






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Richmond Gray (HC-96) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Richmond Gray (HC-96) (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.



#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
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Dark Cream
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#DECC9C
Lion
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
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Pearl
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Richmond Gray (HC-96) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Richmond Gray (HC-96) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Richmond Gray (HC-96) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Richmond Gray (HC-96) to Pantone PMS


#CAC7A7
PANTONE 454 C
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#C7C3B2
PANTONE 4239 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#D5CB9F
PANTONE 4545 C
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#C3C6A8
PANTONE 5803 C
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


RAL Design


Richmond Gray (HC-96) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Richmond Gray (HC-96) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Richmond Gray (HC-96) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Richmond Gray (HC-96) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)
#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 7.65 (92.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Richmond Gray (HC-96) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Richmond Gray (HC-96) to RAL Classic


#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to Richmond Gray (HC-96) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Richmond Gray (HC-96) (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


Richmond Gray (HC-96) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Richmond Gray (HC-96) to Valspar


#D3CEB3
Platinum Sage (8003-27B)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#CFCAA7
Archisa (8003-28C)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#C7C5AE
Tea Party (V096-2)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#C9C8B1
Mint Frost (6001-3B)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)


Behr


Richmond Gray (HC-96) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Richmond Gray (HC-96) to Behr


#CECBAE
Cilantro Cream (PPU9-18)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#D4CFB2
Pale Ivy (MQ6-55)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#D5D0B4
Windmill (S350-2)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#D0CDA9
Hybrid (S340-3)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Richmond Gray (HC-96) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Richmond Gray (HC-96) to Benjamin Moore


#CBC7B0
Camouflage (2143-40)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#CDCAB2
Moon Shadow (1516)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#CBCBAD
Harbor Town (493)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#CBC8A3
Dried Parsley (522)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)





PPG Paints


Richmond Gray (HC-96) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Richmond Gray (HC-96) to PPG Paints


#D1CEB4
Silver Sage (PPG1113-2)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#D0CCA9
Canary Grass (PPG1114-3)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#CBCCB5
Only Olive (PPG1123-4)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Richmond Gray (HC-96) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Richmond Gray (HC-96) to Dunn-Edwards


#CCC7A1
Floating Lily Pad (DE 5493)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#DACBA7
Light Aspiration (DE 6185)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#D5CFBD
Doric White (DET 641)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Richmond Gray (HC-96) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Richmond Gray (HC-96) to Sherwin Williams


#CDCDB4
Acanthus (SW 0029)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#D1CCB9
Ancient Marble (SW 6162)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#DFD4B0
Rice Paddy (SW 6414)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#DDCDA6
Ancestral Gold (SW 6407)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Benjamin Moore Richmond Gray (HC-96) - #CEC7AA 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


Benjamin Moore Richmond Gray (HC-96) - #CEC7AA Color Images and Patterns


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