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Valspar Cadet Gray (4001-2A) Paint Color


Color Name: Cadet Gray (4001-2A)
Hex Color Code: #8A8486
RGB Color Code: RGB(138, 132, 134)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 4.3%, 2.9%, 45.9%
Color Family (Hue): gray





About Cadet Gray (4001-2A) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cadet Gray (4001-2A)?

Cadet Gray (4001-2A) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cadet Gray (4001-2A) is #8A8486, and the RGB color code is RGB(138, 132, 134).

In the RGB color model, Cadet Gray (4001-2A) has a red value of 138, a green value of 132, and a blue value of 134. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.3% magenta, 2.9% yellow, and 45.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 340° (degrees), 2.5 % saturation, and 52.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cadet Gray (4001-2A) has a hue of 340° (degrees), 4.3 % saturation and 54.1 % brightness/value.


Cadet Gray (4001-2A) is cool or warm?

The color Cadet Gray (4001-2A) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Cadet Gray (4001-2A)?

Cadet Gray (4001-2A) has an LRV of nearly 24. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Cadet Gray (4001-2A)

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of Cadet Gray (4001-2A) 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 24 puts Valspar Cadet Gray (4001-2A) 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


Cadet Gray (4001-2A) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(138, 132, 134)
Red
138 (54.1%)
Green
132 (51.8%)
Blue
134 (52.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.35%
Yellow
2.90%
Key
45.88%

HSL

HSL(340deg, 2.5 %, 52.9 %)

Hue
340°
Saturation
2.50 %.
Lightness
52.94 %.

RYB

RYB(69, 91, 93)
Red
69 (27.1%)
Yellow
91 (35.7%)
Blue
93 (36.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
340°
Saturation
4.35 %.
Brightness / Value
54.12 %.

HWB

H: 340°

W: 51.76 %

B: 45.88 %

XYZ

X : 23.04

Y : 23.63

Z : 25.9

YXY

Y1 : 23.63

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 45.88%

M : 48.24%

Y : 47.45%


LRV

~ 23.6 %

Munsell Color System

0.7R 5.4/0.5

CIE-Lab

L : 55.71

A : 2.63

B : -0.28

CIE-Lch

L : 55.71

C : 2.65

H : 353.94

CIE-Luv

L : 55.71

U : 3.34

V : -0.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.61

A : -0.47

B : 2.43






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cadet Gray (4001-2A) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Cadet Gray (4001-2A) (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.



#8B8589
Taupe Gray
ΔE - 1.15 (98.8% similar)
#808080
Neon Gray
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#7F7F7F
Gray (Grey)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#848482
Battleship Gray
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Cadet Gray (4001-2A) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cadet Gray (4001-2A) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Cadet Gray (4001-2A) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cadet Gray (4001-2A) to Pantone PMS


#847D80
PANTONE 10383 C
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#928B8B
PANTONE 4290 C
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#828080
PANTONE 8421 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#8F8B91
PANTONE 8460 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Cadet Gray (4001-2A) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cadet Gray (4001-2A) to British Standard 4800


#89888C
BS 22-B-23 - Purple
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


RAL Design


Cadet Gray (4001-2A) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cadet Gray (4001-2A) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Cadet Gray (4001-2A) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cadet Gray (4001-2A) to RAL Classic


#858583
RAL 9022 - Pearl Light Gray
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#878581
RAL 9007 - Gray Aluminium
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#979392
RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#7A7B7A
RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)





Paint similar to Cadet Gray (4001-2A) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cadet Gray (4001-2A) (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.


Valspar


Cadet Gray (4001-2A) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cadet Gray (4001-2A) to Valspar


#887E80
Urban Lift (T582)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#7F7A7D
Night on the Moors (8004-1E)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#979193
Storm Rolling In (8004-1D)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Cadet Gray (4001-2A) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cadet Gray (4001-2A) to PPG Paints


#8B8283
Pewter Mug (PPG1004-5)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#908B8E
Shining Armor (PPG1003-5)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#828388
Victorian Pewter (PPG1013-5)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#8D847F
Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Cadet Gray (4001-2A) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cadet Gray (4001-2A) to Benjamin Moore


#91898B
Evening Skyline (CSP-505)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#848181
Wool Peacoat (CSP-25)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#86807E
Stone (2112-40)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#827D7B
Granite (AF-660)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Cadet Gray (4001-2A) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cadet Gray (4001-2A) to Dunn-Edwards


#8E8583
Fallen Rock (DE 6389)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#888786
Looking Glass (DE 6376)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#808283
Storm Cloud (DE 6362)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#9B9092
Ashen Plum (DE 6396)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Cadet Gray (4001-2A) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cadet Gray (4001-2A) to Sherwin Williams


#837D7F
Sensuous Gray (SW 7081)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#8F8A91
Gris Morado (SW 9156)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#8B7D7B
Renwick Heather (SW 2818)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#949194
Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Behr


Cadet Gray (4001-2A) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cadet Gray (4001-2A) to Behr


#887E82
Classy Plum (N570-4)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#928987
Polished Stone (PPU17-16)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#898887
Falcon Gray (PPU26-04)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#928E8E
Plum Smoke (PPU16-14)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% 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


Valspar Cadet Gray (4001-2A) - #8A8486 Color Images and Patterns


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