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Benjamin Moore Subtle (AF-310) Paint Color


Color Name: Subtle (AF-310)
Hex Color Code: #F2E7CF
RGB Color Code: RGB(242, 231, 207)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 4.5%, 14.5%, 5.1%
Color Family (Hue): White





About Subtle (AF-310) color - its meaning and example


What color is Subtle (AF-310)?

Subtle (AF-310) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Subtle (AF-310) is #F2E7CF, and the RGB color code is RGB(242, 231, 207).

In the RGB color model, Subtle (AF-310) has a red value of 242, a green value of 231, and a blue value of 207. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.5% magenta, 14.5% yellow, and 5.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.1° (degrees), 57.4 % saturation, and 88.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Subtle (AF-310) has a hue of 41.1° (degrees), 14.5 % saturation and 94.9 % brightness/value.


Subtle (AF-310) is cool or warm?

The color Subtle (AF-310) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Subtle (AF-310)?

Subtle (AF-310) has an LRV of nearly 81. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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

Subtle (AF-310)

Light Color


Compare LRV 81 of Subtle (AF-310) 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 81 puts Benjamin Moore Subtle (AF-310) 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


Subtle (AF-310) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(242, 231, 207)
Red
242 (94.9%)
Green
231 (90.6%)
Blue
207 (81.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.55%
Yellow
14.46%
Key
5.10%

HSL

HSL(41.14deg, 57.4 %, 88.0 %)

Hue
41.14°
Saturation
57.38 %.
Lightness
88.04 %.

RYB

RYB(10, 44, 13)
Red
10 (4.0%)
Yellow
44 (17.3%)
Blue
13 (5.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41.14°
Saturation
14.46 %.
Brightness / Value
94.90 %.

HWB

H: 41.14°

W: 81.18 %

B: 5.10 %

XYZ

X : 76.46

Y : 80.53

Z : 70.55

YXY

Y1 : 80.53

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 5.10%

M : 9.41%

Y : 18.82%


LRV

~ 80.5 %

Munsell Color System

9.1Y 9.1/2.1

CIE-Lab

L : 91.92

A : -0.18

B : 13.01

CIE-Lch

L : 91.92

C : 13.02

H : 90.79

CIE-Luv

L : 91.92

U : 7.86

V : 19.27

Hunter-Lab

L : 89.74

A : -4.97

B : 16.21






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Subtle (AF-310) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Subtle (AF-310) (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 - 2.37 (97.6% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Subtle (AF-310) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Subtle (AF-310) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 9184 C
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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RAL Classic


Subtle (AF-310) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Subtle (AF-310) to RAL Classic


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RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
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RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
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RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
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RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Subtle (AF-310) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Subtle (AF-310) to British Standard 4800


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BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
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BS 12-B-17 - Willow
ΔE - 7.05 (93.0% similar)
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BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)





Paint similar to Subtle (AF-310) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Subtle (AF-310) (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


Subtle (AF-310) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Subtle (AF-310) to Benjamin Moore


#F2E7CF
Subtle (AF-310)
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ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)


Behr


Subtle (AF-310) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Subtle (AF-310) to Behr


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ΔE - 0.42 (99.6% similar)
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ΔE - 0.83 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)


Valspar


Subtle (AF-310) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Subtle (AF-310) to Valspar


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ΔE - 0.50 (99.5% similar)
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ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)





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Subtle (AF-310) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Subtle (AF-310) to PPG Paints


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ΔE - 0.69 (99.3% similar)
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ΔE - 0.75 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 0.85 (99.1% similar)
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Vanilla Wafer (PPG1204-2)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Subtle (AF-310) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Subtle (AF-310) to Dunn-Edwards


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Wax Poetic (DET 651)
ΔE - 0.76 (99.2% similar)
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Oatmeal Cookie (DEC 763)
ΔE - 0.86 (99.1% similar)
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Champagne Bubbles (DET 669)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
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Wax Wing (DEW 329)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Subtle (AF-310) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Subtle (AF-310) to Sherwin Williams


#F3E6CE
Morning Sun (SW 6672)
ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
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Crème (SW 7556)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
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Décor White (SW 7559)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
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Classical White (SW 2829)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% 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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