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Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe (983) Paint Color


Color Name: Smokey Taupe (983)
Hex Color Code: #CDC4B5
RGB Color Code: RGB(205, 196, 181)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 4.4%, 11.7%, 19.6%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Smokey Taupe (983) color - its meaning and example


What color is Smokey Taupe (983)?

Smokey Taupe (983) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Smokey Taupe (983) is #CDC4B5, and the RGB color code is RGB(205, 196, 181).

In the RGB color model, Smokey Taupe (983) has a red value of 205, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 181. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.4% magenta, 11.7% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.5° (degrees), 19.4 % saturation, and 75.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Smokey Taupe (983) has a hue of 37.5° (degrees), 11.7 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.


Smokey Taupe (983) is cool or warm?

The color Smokey Taupe (983) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Smokey Taupe (983)?

Smokey Taupe (983) 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

Smokey Taupe (983)

Light Color


Compare LRV 56 of Smokey Taupe (983) 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 Smokey Taupe (983) 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


Smokey Taupe (983) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(205, 196, 181)
Red
205 (80.4%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
181 (71.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.39%
Yellow
11.71%
Key
19.61%

HSL

HSL(37.5deg, 19.4 %, 75.7 %)

Hue
37.5°
Saturation
19.35 %.
Lightness
75.69 %.

RYB

RYB(28, 62, 38)
Red
28 (10.8%)
Yellow
62 (24.2%)
Blue
38 (15.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.5°
Saturation
11.71 %.
Brightness / Value
80.39 %.

HWB

H: 37.5°

W: 70.98 %

B: 19.61 %

XYZ

X : 53.26

Y : 55.8

Z : 51.68

YXY

Y1 : 55.8

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 19.61%

M : 23.14%

Y : 29.02%


LRV

~ 55.8 %

Munsell Color System

7.1Y 7.8/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 79.5

A : 0.58

B : 8.64

CIE-Lch

L : 79.5

C : 8.66

H : 86.14

CIE-Luv

L : 79.5

U : 6.17

V : 12.5

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.7

A : -3.45

B : 11.27






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ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)





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Benjamin Moore


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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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