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Benjamin Moore Sesame (381) Paint Color


Color Name: Sesame (381)
Hex Color Code: #DBD6A7
RGB Color Code: RGB(219, 214, 167)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.3%, 23.7%, 14.1%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Sesame (381) color - its meaning and example


What color is Sesame (381)?

Sesame (381) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sesame (381) is #DBD6A7, and the RGB color code is RGB(219, 214, 167).

In the RGB color model, Sesame (381) has a red value of 219, a green value of 214, and a blue value of 167. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.3% magenta, 23.7% yellow, and 14.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.2° (degrees), 41.9 % saturation, and 75.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sesame (381) has a hue of 54.2° (degrees), 23.7 % saturation and 85.9 % brightness/value.


Sesame (381) is cool or warm?

The color Sesame (381) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Sesame (381)?

Sesame (381) has an LRV of nearly 66. By LRV value, it is a 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

Sesame (381)

Light Color


Compare LRV 66 of Sesame (381) 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 66 puts Benjamin Moore Sesame (381) 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


Sesame (381) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(219, 214, 167)
Red
219 (85.9%)
Green
214 (83.9%)
Blue
167 (65.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.28%
Yellow
23.74%
Key
14.12%

HSL

HSL(54.23deg, 41.9 %, 75.7 %)

Hue
54.23°
Saturation
41.94 %.
Lightness
75.69 %.

RYB

RYB(21, 77, 26)
Red
21 (8.3%)
Yellow
77 (30.2%)
Blue
26 (10.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
54.23°
Saturation
23.74 %.
Brightness / Value
85.88 %.

HWB

H: 54.23°

W: 65.49 %

B: 14.12 %

XYZ

X : 60.24

Y : 65.94

Z : 46.11

YXY

Y1 : 65.94

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 14.12%

M : 16.08%

Y : 34.51%


LRV

~ 65.9 %

Munsell Color System

1.5GY 8.4/3.8

CIE-Lab

L : 84.97

A : -5.73

B : 23.89

CIE-Lch

L : 84.97

C : 24.57

H : 103.48

CIE-Luv

L : 84.97

U : 5.54

V : 34.63

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.21

A : -9.71

B : 23.18






Similar Colors and Paints



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ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Sesame (381) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Sesame (381) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 5875 C
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
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PANTONE 5807 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


Sesame (381) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Sesame (381) to British Standard 4800


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
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BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Sesame (381) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Sesame (381) to RAL Classic


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Sesame (381) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Sesame (381) (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


Sesame (381) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Sesame (381) to Valspar


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Leaf Bud (6005-5B)
ΔE - 0.56 (99.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
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Plum Passion (6007-5B)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
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Paris Mint (6002-3B)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Sesame (381) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Sesame (381) to PPG Paints


#DAD7AD
Misty Moor (PPG1116-4)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Behr


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ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Sesame (381) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Sesame (381) to Dunn-Edwards


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Dull Sage (DE 5499)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
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Olive Martini (DE 5562)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
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Fernwood Green (2145-40)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Sesame (381) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Sesame (381) to Sherwin Williams


#E9E5B3
Springtime (SW 6708)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
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Shagreen (SW 6422)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
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Moonraker (SW 6701)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
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Rice Paddy (SW 6414)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% 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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