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Benjamin Moore Soft Sand (2106-60) Paint Color


Color Name: Soft Sand (2106-60)
Hex Color Code: #DCCDC5
RGB Color Code: RGB(220, 205, 197)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.8%, 10.5%, 13.7%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Soft Sand (2106-60) color - its meaning and example


What color is Soft Sand (2106-60)?

Soft Sand (2106-60) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Soft Sand (2106-60) is #DCCDC5, and the RGB color code is RGB(220, 205, 197).

In the RGB color model, Soft Sand (2106-60) has a red value of 220, a green value of 205, and a blue value of 197. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.8% magenta, 10.5% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20.9° (degrees), 24.7 % saturation, and 81.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Soft Sand (2106-60) has a hue of 20.9° (degrees), 10.5 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.


Soft Sand (2106-60) is cool or warm?

The color Soft Sand (2106-60) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Soft Sand (2106-60)?

Soft Sand (2106-60) has an LRV of nearly 63. 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

Soft Sand (2106-60)

Light Color


Compare LRV 63 of Soft Sand (2106-60) 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 63 puts Benjamin Moore Soft Sand (2106-60) 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


Soft Sand (2106-60) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(220, 205, 197)
Red
220 (86.3%)
Green
205 (80.4%)
Blue
197 (77.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.82%
Yellow
10.45%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(20.87deg, 24.7 %, 81.8 %)

Hue
20.87°
Saturation
24.73 %.
Lightness
81.76 %.

RYB

RYB(22, 49, 30)
Red
22 (8.5%)
Yellow
49 (19.3%)
Blue
30 (11.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
20.87°
Saturation
10.45 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 20.87°

W: 77.25 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 61.42

Y : 62.91

Z : 61.73

YXY

Y1 : 62.91

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 13.73%

M : 19.61%

Y : 22.75%


LRV

~ 62.9 %

Munsell Color System

10YR 8.2/1.3

CIE-Lab

L : 83.39

A : 3.86

B : 5.84

CIE-Lch

L : 83.39

C : 7

H : 56.54

CIE-Luv

L : 83.39

U : 9.31

V : 7.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 79.32

A : -0.57

B : 9.38






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Soft Sand (2106-60) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Soft Sand (2106-60) (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 - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
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Light Nude
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#F5E3D9
Albescent White
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#DDC0B4
Nude Pink
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Soft Sand (2106-60) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Soft Sand (2106-60) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Soft Sand (2106-60) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Soft Sand (2106-60) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Soft Sand (2106-60) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Soft Sand (2106-60) to Pantone PMS


#E1D3C7
PANTONE 9223 C
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#E6D5C8
PANTONE 9222 C
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#D7C4B7
PANTONE 4755 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#E4D5D3
PANTONE 7604 C
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Soft Sand (2106-60) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Soft Sand (2106-60) to British Standard 4800


#F5DBD4
BS 04-E-49 - Petal
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#F4E7E0
BS 04-C-31 - Pink
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#D2D2D2
BS 02-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Soft Sand (2106-60) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Soft Sand (2106-60) to RAL Classic


#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)





Paint similar to Soft Sand (2106-60) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Soft Sand (2106-60) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Soft Sand (2106-60) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Soft Sand (2106-60) to Sherwin Williams


#D6C8C0
Unfussy Beige (SW 6043)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#DBC7BD
Abalone Shell (SW 6050)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#D1C5BE
Angora (SW 6036)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#E5DAD4
Hush White (SW 6042)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Soft Sand (2106-60) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Soft Sand (2106-60) to Dunn-Edwards


#D5C6BD
Desert Rock (DE 6066)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#D0C5BE
En Plein Air (DET 623)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#D6C3B9
New Wool (DE 6073)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#DCD3CE
Thick Fog (DE 6058)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Soft Sand (2106-60) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Soft Sand (2106-60) to Benjamin Moore


#D3C4BA
Rose Dust (1010)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
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Gobi Desert (2110-50)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#D3CCC7
Portland Gray (2109-60)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#D2C8BD
Desert Light (1004)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)





PPG Paints


Soft Sand (2106-60) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Soft Sand (2106-60) to PPG Paints


#D4CBC4
My Alibi (PPG1018-2)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#EADDD7
Wistful Beige (PPG1061-2)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#CFC6BC
Intuitive (PPG1022-2)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


Behr


Soft Sand (2106-60) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Soft Sand (2106-60) to Behr


#D1C2BC
Ash Rose (N130-2)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#D3C3BE
Josephine (MQ3-01)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#DAC5BD
Bella Mia (MQ3-05)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#DFD6D1
Kyoto Pearl (MQ3-02)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


Valspar


Soft Sand (2106-60) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Soft Sand (2106-60) to Valspar


#E2D8D3
Angel's Sigh (T553)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#CFC0B6
Boardwalk Sashay (8004-7B)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#CDC2BA
Windmill (8005-10C)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% 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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