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Benjamin Moore Shortbread (CSP-970) Paint Color


Color Name: Shortbread (CSP-970)
Hex Color Code: #DBC295
RGB Color Code: RGB(219, 194, 149)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.4%, 32.0%, 14.1%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Shortbread (CSP-970) color - its meaning and example


What color is Shortbread (CSP-970)?

Shortbread (CSP-970) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Shortbread (CSP-970) is #DBC295, and the RGB color code is RGB(219, 194, 149).

In the RGB color model, Shortbread (CSP-970) has a red value of 219, a green value of 194, and a blue value of 149. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 32.0% yellow, and 14.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.6° (degrees), 49.3 % saturation, and 72.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Shortbread (CSP-970) has a hue of 38.6° (degrees), 32.0 % saturation and 85.9 % brightness/value.


Shortbread (CSP-970) is cool or warm?

The color Shortbread (CSP-970) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Shortbread (CSP-970)?

Shortbread (CSP-970) has an LRV of nearly 56. 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

Shortbread (CSP-970)

Light Color


Compare LRV 56 of Shortbread (CSP-970) 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 56 puts Benjamin Moore Shortbread (CSP-970) 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


Shortbread (CSP-970) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(219, 194, 149)
Red
219 (85.9%)
Green
194 (76.1%)
Blue
149 (58.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.42%
Yellow
31.96%
Key
14.12%

HSL

HSL(38.57deg, 49.3 %, 72.2 %)

Hue
38.57°
Saturation
49.30 %.
Lightness
72.16 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 85, 32)
Red
35 (13.7%)
Yellow
85 (33.4%)
Blue
32 (12.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.57°
Saturation
31.96 %.
Brightness / Value
85.88 %.

HWB

H: 38.57°

W: 58.43 %

B: 14.12 %

XYZ

X : 53.93

Y : 55.81

Z : 36.36

YXY

Y1 : 55.81

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 14.12%

M : 23.92%

Y : 41.57%


LRV

~ 55.8 %

Munsell Color System

4Y 7.8/4

CIE-Lab

L : 79.51

A : 2.27

B : 25.91

CIE-Lch

L : 79.51

C : 26.01

H : 85

CIE-Luv

L : 79.51

U : 18.43

V : 35.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.71

A : -1.89

B : 23.44






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Shortbread (CSP-970) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Shortbread (CSP-970) (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.



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ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Shortbread (CSP-970) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Shortbread (CSP-970) to RAL Classic


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RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
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RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
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RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
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RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)


Pantone PMS


Shortbread (CSP-970) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Shortbread (CSP-970) to Pantone PMS


#D3BC8D
PANTONE 467 C
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
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PANTONE 7501 C
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
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PANTONE 7502 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
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PANTONE 468 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


RAL Design


Shortbread (CSP-970) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Shortbread (CSP-970) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


Shortbread (CSP-970) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Shortbread (CSP-970) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.64 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Shortbread (CSP-970) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Shortbread (CSP-970) (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


Shortbread (CSP-970) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Shortbread (CSP-970) to Valspar


#DFC69C
Baked Scone (3007-8B)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
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Ancient Scroll (3008-8B)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)


Behr


Shortbread (CSP-970) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Shortbread (CSP-970) to Behr


#DBC39B
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ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)


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Shortbread (CSP-970) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Shortbread (CSP-970) to PPG Paints


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ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Shortbread (CSP-970) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Shortbread (CSP-970) to Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Shortbread (CSP-970) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Shortbread (CSP-970) to Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Shortbread (CSP-970) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Shortbread (CSP-970) to Benjamin Moore


#E1C28B
Dijon (193)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% 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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