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Benjamin Moore Smoky Ash (986) Paint Color


Color Name: Smoky Ash (986)
Hex Color Code: #998B75
RGB Color Code: RGB(153, 139, 117)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 9.2%, 23.5%, 40.0%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Smoky Ash (986) color - its meaning and example


What color is Smoky Ash (986)?

Smoky Ash (986) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Smoky Ash (986) is #998B75, and the RGB color code is RGB(153, 139, 117).

In the RGB color model, Smoky Ash (986) has a red value of 153, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 117. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.2% magenta, 23.5% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.7° (degrees), 15.0 % saturation, and 52.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Smoky Ash (986) has a hue of 36.7° (degrees), 23.5 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.


Smoky Ash (986) is cool or warm?

The color Smoky Ash (986) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Smoky Ash (986)?

Smoky Ash (986) has an LRV of nearly 27. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Smoky Ash (986)

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of Smoky Ash (986) 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 27 puts Benjamin Moore Smoky Ash (986) paint color in the darker 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


Smoky Ash (986) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(153, 139, 117)
Red
153 (60.0%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
117 (45.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.15%
Yellow
23.53%
Key
40.00%

HSL

HSL(36.67deg, 15.0 %, 52.9 %)

Hue
36.67°
Saturation
15.00 %.
Lightness
52.94 %.

RYB

RYB(73, 102, 81)
Red
73 (28.5%)
Yellow
102 (39.9%)
Blue
81 (31.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36.67°
Saturation
23.53 %.
Brightness / Value
60.00 %.

HWB

H: 36.67°

W: 45.88 %

B: 40.00 %

XYZ

X : 25.58

Y : 26.52

Z : 20.6

YXY

Y1 : 26.52

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 40.00%

M : 45.49%

Y : 54.12%


LRV

~ 26.5 %

Munsell Color System

5.7Y 5.7/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 58.53

A : 1.57

B : 13.68

CIE-Lch

L : 58.53

C : 13.77

H : 83.44

CIE-Luv

L : 58.53

U : 9.92

V : 17.96

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.5

A : -1.46

B : 12.33






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Smoky Ash (986) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Smoky Ash (986) (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 - 8.90 (91.1% similar)





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


RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


Smoky Ash (986) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Smoky Ash (986) to Pantone PMS


#A2907A
PANTONE 10358 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
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PANTONE 10371 C
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
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PANTONE 10340 C
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


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#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
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RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
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RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
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RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Smoky Ash (986) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Smoky Ash (986) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)





Paint similar to Smoky Ash (986) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Smoky Ash (986) (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


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#9E8F7B
Stone Terrace (V135-5)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
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Wild Mushroom (3007-9C)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
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Artichoke (6003-2A)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Smoky Ash (986) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Smoky Ash (986) to Sherwin Williams


#988977
Curio Gray (SW 0024)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
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Studio Clay (SW 9172)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints


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#A0917E
Oyster Shell (PPG14-13)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
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Stone Gray (PPG1023-5)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
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Rapid Rock (PPG15-19)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)





Benjamin Moore


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Alexandria Beige (HC-77)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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Bison Beige (DEC 750)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
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Weather Board (DE 6222)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
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Wooden Peg (DE 6215)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
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Whole Wheat (DE 6124)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


Behr


Smoky Ash (986) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Smoky Ash (986) to Behr


#A09482
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ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
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Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
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Pure Earth (PPU7-05)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% 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.







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