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Benjamin Moore Shale (861) Paint Color


Color Name: Shale (861)
Hex Color Code: #C3BDB1
RGB Color Code: RGB(195, 189, 177)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.1%, 9.2%, 23.5%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Shale (861) color - its meaning and example


What color is Shale (861)?

Shale (861) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Shale (861) is #C3BDB1, and the RGB color code is RGB(195, 189, 177).

In the RGB color model, Shale (861) has a red value of 195, a green value of 189, and a blue value of 177. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.1% magenta, 9.2% yellow, and 23.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 13.0 % saturation, and 72.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Shale (861) has a hue of 40° (degrees), 9.2 % saturation and 76.5 % brightness/value.


Shale (861) is cool or warm?

The color Shale (861) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Shale (861)?

Shale (861) has an LRV of nearly 51. 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

Shale (861)

Light Color


Compare LRV 51 of Shale (861) 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 51 puts Benjamin Moore Shale (861) 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


Shale (861) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(195, 189, 177)
Red
195 (76.5%)
Green
189 (74.1%)
Blue
177 (69.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.08%
Yellow
9.23%
Key
23.53%

HSL

HSL(40deg, 13.0 %, 72.9 %)

Hue
40°
Saturation
13.04 %.
Lightness
72.94 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 64, 45)
Red
31 (12.2%)
Yellow
64 (25.2%)
Blue
45 (17.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40°
Saturation
9.23 %.
Brightness / Value
76.47 %.

HWB

H: 40°

W: 69.41 %

B: 23.53 %

XYZ

X : 48.64

Y : 51.17

Z : 48.91

YXY

Y1 : 51.17

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 23.53%

M : 25.88%

Y : 30.59%


LRV

~ 51.2 %

Munsell Color System

8.4Y 7.5/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 76.78

A : 0.01

B : 6.8

CIE-Lch

L : 76.78

C : 6.8

H : 89.95

CIE-Luv

L : 76.78

U : 4.2

V : 9.92

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.53

A : -3.82

B : 9.54






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Shale (861) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Shale (861) (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.



#C9C0BB
Pale Silver
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#CFCFC4
Pastel Gray
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Shale (861) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Shale (861) to Pantone PMS


#C4BFB6
PANTONE 400 C
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#BFB8AF
PANTONE Warm Gray 3 C
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#CBC4BC
PANTONE Warm Gray 2 C
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#C5B9AC
PANTONE 7528 C
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Shale (861) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Shale (861) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Shale (861) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Shale (861) to British Standard 4800


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)


RAL Design


Shale (861) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Shale (861) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Shale (861) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Shale (861) to RAL Classic


#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)





Paint similar to Shale (861) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Shale (861) (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


Shale (861) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Shale (861) to Dunn-Edwards


#BAB6AB
Reclaimed Wood (DET 625)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#BAB6A9
Play on Gray (DE 6228)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#BAB4A6
Pewter Patter (DET 627)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#BEB4A8
Drifting (DEC 770)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Shale (861) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Shale (861) to Sherwin Williams


#C8BFB5
Twilight Gray (SW 0054)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#CCC5BD
Alpaca (SW 7022)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#C2C0BB
Light French Gray (SW 0055)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C3C1BC
Knitting Needles (SW 7672)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


Behr


Shale (861) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Shale (861) to Behr


#CCC3BA
Doeskin Gray (N200-2)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#C4C0BB
Natural Gray (PPU18-10)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#CCCAC1
Dolphin Fin (790C-3)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#CAC9C0
Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Shale (861) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Shale (861) to Benjamin Moore


#C3B8AE
Hazelwood (1005)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#C1BFBA
Smoke Embers (1466)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#D2C8BD
Desert Light (1004)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#D0CDC2
Rodeo (1534)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Shale (861) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Shale (861) to PPG Paints


#CFC6BC
Intuitive (PPG1022-2)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#C6BAAF
Legendary (PPG1019-3)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#CECAC1
Swirling Smoke (PPG1007-2)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#BBBAB5
Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Valspar


Shale (861) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Shale (861) to Valspar


#CDC2BA
Windmill (8005-10C)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#D1CFC1
Upstate (T659)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#D0CFC6
Passing Shadow (T668)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#CFC0B6
Boardwalk Sashay (8004-7B)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Benjamin Moore Shale (861) - #C3BDB1 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 Shale (861) - #C3BDB1 Color Images and Patterns


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