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Behr Sonoran Desert (N240-3) Paint Color


Color Name: Sonoran Desert (N240-3)
Hex Color Code: #CFB8A1
RGB Color Code: RGB(207, 184, 161)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.1%, 22.2%, 18.8%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Sonoran Desert (N240-3) color - its meaning and example


What color is Sonoran Desert (N240-3)?

Sonoran Desert (N240-3) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sonoran Desert (N240-3) is #CFB8A1, and the RGB color code is RGB(207, 184, 161).

In the RGB color model, Sonoran Desert (N240-3) has a red value of 207, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 161. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.1% magenta, 22.2% yellow, and 18.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 32.4 % saturation, and 72.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sonoran Desert (N240-3) has a hue of 30° (degrees), 22.2 % saturation and 81.2 % brightness/value.


Sonoran Desert (N240-3) is cool or warm?

The color Sonoran Desert (N240-3) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Sonoran Desert (N240-3)?

Sonoran Desert (N240-3) has an LRV of nearly 50. 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

Sonoran Desert (N240-3)

Light Color


Compare LRV 50 of Sonoran Desert (N240-3) 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 50 puts Behr Sonoran Desert (N240-3) 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


Sonoran Desert (N240-3) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(207, 184, 161)
Red
207 (81.2%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
161 (63.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.11%
Yellow
22.22%
Key
18.82%

HSL

HSL(30deg, 32.4 %, 72.2 %)

Hue
30°
Saturation
32.39 %.
Lightness
72.16 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 74, 41)
Red
37 (14.7%)
Yellow
74 (29.0%)
Blue
41 (16.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30°
Saturation
22.22 %.
Brightness / Value
81.18 %.

HWB

H: 30°

W: 63.14 %

B: 18.82 %

XYZ

X : 49.31

Y : 50.12

Z : 40.79

YXY

Y1 : 50.12

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 18.82%

M : 27.84%

Y : 36.86%


LRV

~ 50.1 %

Munsell Color System

3.1Y 7.5/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 76.14

A : 4.58

B : 14.69

CIE-Lch

L : 76.14

C : 15.38

H : 72.67

CIE-Luv

L : 76.14

U : 15.57

V : 19.91

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.8

A : 0.43

B : 15.39






Similar Colors and Paints



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Pantone PMS


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RAL Design


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RAL Classic


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#D0B084
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ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)





Paint similar to Sonoran Desert (N240-3) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Sonoran Desert (N240-3) (Paint - Behr). 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


Sonoran Desert (N240-3) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Sonoran Desert (N240-3) to Sherwin Williams


#D2B79E
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Benjamin Moore


Sonoran Desert (N240-3) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Sonoran Desert (N240-3) to 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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