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Benjamin Moore Sterling Forest (518) Paint Color


Color Name: Sterling Forest (518)
Hex Color Code: #6D684E
RGB Color Code: RGB(109, 104, 78)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 4.6%, 28.4%, 57.3%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Sterling Forest (518) color - its meaning and example


What color is Sterling Forest (518)?

Sterling Forest (518) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sterling Forest (518) is #6D684E, and the RGB color code is RGB(109, 104, 78).

In the RGB color model, Sterling Forest (518) has a red value of 109, a green value of 104, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.6% magenta, 28.4% yellow, and 57.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 50.3° (degrees), 16.6 % saturation, and 36.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sterling Forest (518) has a hue of 50.3° (degrees), 28.4 % saturation and 42.7 % brightness/value.


Sterling Forest (518) is cool or warm?

The color Sterling Forest (518) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Sterling Forest (518)?

Sterling Forest (518) has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a dark 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

Sterling Forest (518)

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of Sterling Forest (518) 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 14 puts Benjamin Moore Sterling Forest (518) 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


Sterling Forest (518) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(109, 104, 78)
Red
109 (42.7%)
Green
104 (40.8%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.59%
Yellow
28.44%
Key
57.25%

HSL

HSL(50.32deg, 16.6 %, 36.7 %)

Hue
50.32°
Saturation
16.58 %.
Lightness
36.67 %.

RYB

RYB(111, 133, 120)
Red
111 (43.5%)
Yellow
133 (52.2%)
Blue
120 (46.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
50.32°
Saturation
28.44 %.
Brightness / Value
42.75 %.

HWB

H: 50.32°

W: 30.59 %

B: 57.25 %

XYZ

X : 12.63

Y : 13.7

Z : 9.19

YXY

Y1 : 13.7

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 57.25%

M : 59.22%

Y : 69.41%


LRV

~ 13.7 %

Munsell Color System

0.4GY 4.2/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 43.8

A : -2.61

B : 15.39

CIE-Lch

L : 43.8

C : 15.61

H : 99.61

CIE-Luv

L : 43.8

U : 4.44

V : 19.09

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.02

A : -3.86

B : 11.2






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Sterling Forest (518) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Sterling Forest (518) (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.



#6D6D4B
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ΔE - 9.26 (90.7% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Sterling Forest (518) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Sterling Forest (518) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Sterling Forest (518) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Sterling Forest (518) to Pantone PMS


#6A6952
PANTONE 4227 C
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
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PANTONE 7497 C
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
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PANTONE 4223 C
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
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PANTONE 2328 C
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)


RAL Design


Sterling Forest (518) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Sterling Forest (518) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Sterling Forest (518) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Sterling Forest (518) to RAL Classic


#7D765A
RAL 6013 - Reed Green
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
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RAL 7002 - Olive Gray
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)
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RAL 7003 - Moss Gray
ΔE - 7.76 (92.2% similar)
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RAL 7039 - Quartz Gray
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Sterling Forest (518) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Sterling Forest (518) to British Standard 4800


#5E5F50
BS 12-B-25 - Thyme
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
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BS 10-A-09 - Grey
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)





Paint similar to Sterling Forest (518) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Sterling Forest (518) (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.


Benjamin Moore


Sterling Forest (518) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Sterling Forest (518) to Benjamin Moore


#6D684E
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#696449
Turtle Green (2142-20)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
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Sage (2143-10)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Sterling Forest (518) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Sterling Forest (518) to Dunn-Edwards


#6F6A52
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ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
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Bijoux Green (DE 6266)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)


Valspar


Sterling Forest (518) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Sterling Forest (518) to Valspar


#6D6953
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ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
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Vineyard View (8003-27F)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)





PPG Paints


Sterling Forest (518) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Sterling Forest (518) to PPG Paints


#6E6A4C
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ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
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Conservation (PPG1027-6)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
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Toy Tank Green (PPG1125-6)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Behr


Sterling Forest (518) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Sterling Forest (518) to Behr


#686647
Cedar Glen (S350-7)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
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Alligator Skin (PPU9-01)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
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Amazon Jungle (PPU9-24)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
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Kilimanjaro (N340-7)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Sterling Forest (518) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Sterling Forest (518) to Sherwin Williams


#65684C
Oakmoss (SW 6180)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
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Sage Green Light (SW 2851)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
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Messenger Bag (SW 7740)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
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ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% 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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