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Benjamin Moore Thunder (AF-685) Paint Color


Color Name: Thunder (AF-685)
Hex Color Code: #BDB8AD
RGB Color Code: RGB(189, 184, 173)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.6%, 8.5%, 25.9%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Thunder (AF-685) color - its meaning and example


What color is Thunder (AF-685)?

Thunder (AF-685) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Thunder (AF-685) is #BDB8AD, and the RGB color code is RGB(189, 184, 173).

In the RGB color model, Thunder (AF-685) has a red value of 189, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.6% magenta, 8.5% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.2° (degrees), 10.8 % saturation, and 71.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Thunder (AF-685) has a hue of 41.2° (degrees), 8.5 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.


Thunder (AF-685) is cool or warm?

The color Thunder (AF-685) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Thunder (AF-685)?

Thunder (AF-685) has an LRV of nearly 48. 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

Thunder (AF-685)

Light Color


Compare LRV 48 of Thunder (AF-685) 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 48 puts Benjamin Moore Thunder (AF-685) 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


Thunder (AF-685) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 184, 173)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.65%
Yellow
8.47%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(41.25deg, 10.8 %, 71.0 %)

Hue
41.25°
Saturation
10.81 %.
Lightness
70.98 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 67, 49)
Red
34 (13.3%)
Yellow
67 (26.2%)
Blue
49 (19.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41.25°
Saturation
8.47 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 41.25°

W: 67.84 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 45.67

Y : 48.12

Z : 46.42

YXY

Y1 : 48.12

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 27.84%

Y : 32.16%


LRV

~ 48.1 %

Munsell Color System

9.1Y 7.3/1.1

CIE-Lab

L : 74.9

A : -0.18

B : 6.2

CIE-Lch

L : 74.9

C : 6.2

H : 91.69

CIE-Luv

L : 74.9

U : 3.55

V : 9.05

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.37

A : -3.87

B : 8.88






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Thunder (AF-685) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Thunder (AF-685) (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.



#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
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Pale Silver
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Thunder (AF-685) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Thunder (AF-685) to RAL Classic


#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)


Pantone PMS


Thunder (AF-685) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Thunder (AF-685) to Pantone PMS


#BFB8AF
PANTONE Warm Gray 3 C
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#C4BFB6
PANTONE 400 C
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#C5B9AC
PANTONE 7528 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#CBC4BC
PANTONE Warm Gray 2 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Thunder (AF-685) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Thunder (AF-685) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Thunder (AF-685) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Thunder (AF-685) to British Standard 4800


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)


RAL Design


Thunder (AF-685) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Thunder (AF-685) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Thunder (AF-685) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Thunder (AF-685) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Thunder (AF-685) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Thunder (AF-685) to Dunn-Edwards


#BAB6AB
Reclaimed Wood (DET 625)
ΔE - 0.79 (99.2% similar)
#BAB6A9
Play on Gray (DE 6228)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#BAB4A6
Pewter Patter (DET 627)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#BEB4A8
Drifting (DEC 770)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)


Behr


Thunder (AF-685) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Thunder (AF-685) to Behr


#B6AFA0
Camping Tent (N320-4)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#B1AEA2
Granite Boulder (790D-4)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#C4C0BB
Natural Gray (PPU18-10)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#B0ADA0
Wells Gray (PPU25-06)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Thunder (AF-685) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Thunder (AF-685) to PPG Paints


#B2ADA2
Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#BBBAB5
Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#B2ACA2
Greyhound (PPG1008-3)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#C6BAAF
Legendary (PPG1019-3)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Thunder (AF-685) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Thunder (AF-685) to Sherwin Williams


#C8BFB5
Twilight Gray (SW 0054)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#C2C0BB
Light French Gray (SW 0055)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#C3C1BC
Knitting Needles (SW 7672)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#BAB9B6
March Wind (SW 7668)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Thunder (AF-685) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Thunder (AF-685) to Benjamin Moore


#B1ADA2
Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#C3B8AE
Hazelwood (1005)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#C1BFBA
Smoke Embers (1466)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#B8BAB6
Coventry Gray (HC-169)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


Valspar


Thunder (AF-685) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Thunder (AF-685) to Valspar


#CDC2BA
Windmill (8005-10C)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#B0A998
Artemis (8006-1D)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#B0A69A
Ashen Gray (6004-1C)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#B8B4B4
Ganymede (8006-12C)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% 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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