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Benjamin Moore Tavern Gray (CW-40) Paint Color


Color Name: Tavern Gray (CW-40)
Hex Color Code: #918A75
RGB Color Code: RGB(145, 138, 117)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 4.8%, 19.3%, 43.1%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Tavern Gray (CW-40) color - its meaning and example


What color is Tavern Gray (CW-40)?

Tavern Gray (CW-40) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Tavern Gray (CW-40) is #918A75, and the RGB color code is RGB(145, 138, 117).

In the RGB color model, Tavern Gray (CW-40) has a red value of 145, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 117. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.8% magenta, 19.3% yellow, and 43.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45° (degrees), 11.3 % saturation, and 51.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Tavern Gray (CW-40) has a hue of 45° (degrees), 19.3 % saturation and 56.9 % brightness/value.


Tavern Gray (CW-40) is cool or warm?

The color Tavern Gray (CW-40) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Tavern Gray (CW-40)?

Tavern Gray (CW-40) has an LRV of nearly 25. 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

Tavern Gray (CW-40)

Light Color


Compare LRV 25 of Tavern Gray (CW-40) 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 25 puts Benjamin Moore Tavern Gray (CW-40) 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


Tavern Gray (CW-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(145, 138, 117)
Red
145 (56.9%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
117 (45.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.83%
Yellow
19.31%
Key
43.14%

HSL

HSL(45deg, 11.3 %, 51.4 %)

Hue
45°
Saturation
11.29 %.
Lightness
51.37 %.

RYB

RYB(73, 103, 86)
Red
73 (28.5%)
Yellow
103 (40.6%)
Blue
86 (33.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
45°
Saturation
19.31 %.
Brightness / Value
56.86 %.

HWB

H: 45°

W: 45.88 %

B: 43.14 %

XYZ

X : 23.98

Y : 25.48

Z : 20.48

YXY

Y1 : 25.48

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 43.14%

M : 45.88%

Y : 54.12%


LRV

~ 25.5 %

Munsell Color System

9.8Y 5.6/2.1

CIE-Lab

L : 57.54

A : -1.06

B : 12.2

CIE-Lch

L : 57.54

C : 12.24

H : 94.98

CIE-Luv

L : 57.54

U : 5.42

V : 16.5

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.48

A : -3.55

B : 11.28






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Tavern Gray (CW-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Tavern Gray (CW-40) (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.



#8B8680
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ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
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ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)
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ΔE - 8.49 (91.5% similar)
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Artichoke
ΔE - 8.50 (91.5% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Tavern Gray (CW-40) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Tavern Gray (CW-40) to RAL Classic


#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#7F8274
RAL 7033 - Cement Gray
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)


RAL Design


Tavern Gray (CW-40) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Tavern Gray (CW-40) to RAL Design


#968F7F
RAL 090 60 10 - Oyster Grey
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#998F7F
RAL 085 60 10 - Matte Olive
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#998D7C
RAL 080 60 10 - Light Khaki
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#90917E
RAL 110 60 10 - Grey Green
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Pantone PMS


Tavern Gray (CW-40) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Tavern Gray (CW-40) to Pantone PMS


#979279
PANTONE 8381 C
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#A1967E
PANTONE 10340 C
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#878A77
PANTONE 4220 C
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#8C857B
PANTONE 403 C
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Tavern Gray (CW-40) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Tavern Gray (CW-40) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Tavern Gray (CW-40) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Tavern Gray (CW-40) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Tavern Gray (CW-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Tavern Gray (CW-40) (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


Tavern Gray (CW-40) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Tavern Gray (CW-40) to Sherwin Williams


#958D7F
Studio Clay (SW 9172)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#868578
Mountain Road (SW 7743)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#988977
Curio Gray (SW 0024)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#9A9883
Green Earth (SW 7748)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


Valspar


Tavern Gray (CW-40) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Tavern Gray (CW-40) to Valspar


#8D8679
Artichoke (6003-2A)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#9E8F7B
Stone Terrace (V135-5)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#8E8A81
Big Apple (8006-2F)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#918F85
World's Away (V145-4)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Tavern Gray (CW-40) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Tavern Gray (CW-40) to PPG Paints


#8C8578
Roller Coaster (PPG1008-5)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#8B8376
Sweater Weather (PPG0999-5)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#9F9484
Stone Gray (PPG1023-5)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#939581
Restoration (PPG1031-4)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Tavern Gray (CW-40) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Tavern Gray (CW-40) to Dunn-Edwards


#9F947D
Weather Board (DE 6222)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#9F9180
Bison Beige (DEC 750)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#9E9589
Barnwood Gray (DET 620)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#837E74
Metal Fringe (DET 626)
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)


Behr


Tavern Gray (CW-40) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Tavern Gray (CW-40) to Behr


#A09482
Rolling Pebble (PPU7-23)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#888B73
Aloe Thorn (PPU10-17)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#89877F
Wet Cement (HDC-NT-23)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#88857D
Pier (PPU8-22)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Tavern Gray (CW-40) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Tavern Gray (CW-40) to Benjamin Moore


#908980
Castle Gate (CSP-75)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#8C847A
Taos Taupe (2111-40)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#968777
Beigewood (1007)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#A29886
Cole Stone (CW-60)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% 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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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