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Valspar Building Block (V145-3) Paint Color


Color Name: Building Block (V145-3)
Hex Color Code: #A8A89F
RGB Color Code: RGB(168, 168, 159)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 5.4%, 34.1%
Color Family (Hue): gray





About Building Block (V145-3) color - its meaning and example


What color is Building Block (V145-3)?

Building Block (V145-3) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Building Block (V145-3) is #A8A89F, and the RGB color code is RGB(168, 168, 159).

In the RGB color model, Building Block (V145-3) has a red value of 168, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 159. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 5.4% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 4.9 % saturation, and 64.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Building Block (V145-3) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 5.4 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.


Building Block (V145-3) is cool or warm?

The color Building Block (V145-3) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Building Block (V145-3)?

Building Block (V145-3) has an LRV of nearly 39. 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

Building Block (V145-3)

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of Building Block (V145-3) 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 39 puts Valspar Building Block (V145-3) 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


Building Block (V145-3) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 168, 159)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
159 (62.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
5.36%
Key
34.12%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 4.9 %, 64.1 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
4.92 %.
Lightness
64.12 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 76, 64)
Red
44 (17.2%)
Yellow
76 (29.9%)
Blue
64 (25.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
5.36 %.
Brightness / Value
65.88 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 62.35 %

B: 34.12 %

XYZ

X : 36.41

Y : 38.83

Z : 38.38

YXY

Y1 : 38.83

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 34.12%

Y : 37.65%


LRV

~ 38.8 %

Munsell Color System

4.8GY 6.7/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 68.63

A : -1.66

B : 4.64

CIE-Lch

L : 68.63

C : 4.93

H : 109.66

CIE-Luv

L : 68.63

U : 0.5

V : 6.95

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.32

A : -4.76

B : 7.11






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Building Block (V145-3) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Building Block (V145-3) (Paint - Valspar). 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 - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Building Block (V145-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Building Block (V145-3) to Pantone PMS


#A8A99E
PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 1.15 (98.9% similar)
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PANTONE 9084 C
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
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PANTONE 401 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
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PANTONE Warm Gray 5 C
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


Building Block (V145-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Building Block (V145-3) to RAL Classic


#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
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RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
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RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Building Block (V145-3) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Building Block (V145-3) to British Standard 4800


#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
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BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
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BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)





Paint similar to Building Block (V145-3) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Building Block (V145-3) (Paint - Valspar). 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


Building Block (V145-3) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Building Block (V145-3) to Sherwin Williams


#A7A8A2
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ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)


Valspar


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#A9A8A2
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ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


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#A8AAA4
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Behr


Building Block (V145-3) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Building Block (V145-3) to Behr


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ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Building Block (V145-3) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Building Block (V145-3) to Benjamin Moore


#B1ADA2
Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
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Rockport Gray (HC-105)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
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Sandy Hook Gray (HC-108)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Building Block (V145-3) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Building Block (V145-3) to Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% 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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