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Valspar Elephant Gray (4006-2A) Paint Color


Color Name: Elephant Gray (4006-2A)
Hex Color Code: #727A80
RGB Color Code: RGB(114, 122, 128)
CMYK Values*: 10.9%, 4.7%, 0.0%, 49.8%
Color Family (Hue): gray





About Elephant Gray (4006-2A) color - its meaning and example


What color is Elephant Gray (4006-2A)?

Elephant Gray (4006-2A) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Elephant Gray (4006-2A) is #727A80, and the RGB color code is RGB(114, 122, 128).

In the RGB color model, Elephant Gray (4006-2A) has a red value of 114, a green value of 122, and a blue value of 128. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.9% cyan, 4.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 49.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 5.8 % saturation, and 47.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Elephant Gray (4006-2A) has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 10.9 % saturation and 50.2 % brightness/value.


Elephant Gray (4006-2A) is cool or warm?

The color Elephant Gray (4006-2A) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Elephant Gray (4006-2A)?

Elephant Gray (4006-2A) has an LRV of nearly 19. 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

Elephant Gray (4006-2A)

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of Elephant Gray (4006-2A) 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 19 puts Valspar Elephant Gray (4006-2A) 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


Elephant Gray (4006-2A) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(114, 122, 128)
Red
114 (44.7%)
Green
122 (47.8%)
Blue
128 (50.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.94%
Magenta
4.69%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
49.80%

HSL

HSL(205.71deg, 5.8 %, 47.5 %)

Hue
205.71°
Saturation
5.79 %.
Lightness
47.45 %.

RYB

RYB(75, 99, 111)
Red
75 (29.6%)
Yellow
99 (38.9%)
Blue
111 (43.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
205.71°
Saturation
10.94 %.
Brightness / Value
50.20 %.

HWB

H: 205.71°

W: 44.71 %

B: 49.80 %

XYZ

X : 17.8

Y : 19.05

Z : 23.16

YXY

Y1 : 19.05

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 55.29%

M : 52.16%

Y : 49.80%


LRV

~ 19.1 %

Munsell Color System

4B 4.9/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 50.75

A : -1.68

B : -4.3

CIE-Lch

L : 50.75

C : 4.62

H : 248.63

CIE-Luv

L : 50.75

U : -4.66

V : -5.74

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.65

A : -3.62

B : -0.9






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Elephant Gray (4006-2A) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Elephant Gray (4006-2A) (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.



#7F7F7F
Gray (Grey)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#708090
Slate Gray
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#727472
Nickel
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#808080
Neon Gray
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)





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


RAL Design


Elephant Gray (4006-2A) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Elephant Gray (4006-2A) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Elephant Gray (4006-2A) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Elephant Gray (4006-2A) to Pantone PMS


#75787B
PANTONE Cool Gray 9 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#7B8085
PANTONE 10389 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#6B7175
PANTONE 10390 C
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#707372
PANTONE 424 C
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Elephant Gray (4006-2A) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Elephant Gray (4006-2A) to British Standard 4800


#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#89888C
BS 22-B-23 - Purple
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)


RAL Classic


Elephant Gray (4006-2A) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Elephant Gray (4006-2A) to RAL Classic


#797B7A
RAL 9023 - Pearl Dark Gray
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#7A7B7A
RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#7F868A
RAL 7046 - Telegray 2
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#7A888E
RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Elephant Gray (4006-2A) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Elephant Gray (4006-2A) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Elephant Gray (4006-2A) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Elephant Gray (4006-2A) (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.


Benjamin Moore


Elephant Gray (4006-2A) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Elephant Gray (4006-2A) to Benjamin Moore


#727C83
Wolf Gray (2127-40)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#757B83
Silver Streak (2119-40)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#717C86
Black Pepper (2130-40)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#6D7378
Gray Shower (2125-30)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)


Behr


Elephant Gray (4006-2A) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Elephant Gray (4006-2A) to Behr


#6F7B84
Charcoal Blue (N490-5)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#687783
Hypnotic (MQ5-19)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#6D7273
Dawn Gray (MQ5-28)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#6E7173
Antique Tin (PPU18-03)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Valspar


Elephant Gray (4006-2A) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Elephant Gray (4006-2A) to Valspar


#70777A
Deco Gray (8006-7D)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#6D7983
Deep Channel (8006-8E)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#707778
Gotham City (V117-3)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#7C7F86
Nuts and Bolts (V136-5)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Elephant Gray (4006-2A) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Elephant Gray (4006-2A) to Sherwin Williams


#777F86
Downing Slate (SW 2819)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#727C7F
Foggy Day (SW 6235)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#7D848B
Serious Gray (SW 6256)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#7A848D
Storm Cloud (SW 6249)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Elephant Gray (4006-2A) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Elephant Gray (4006-2A) to Dunn-Edwards


#6C757D
Vulcan (DE 6341)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#727A7C
Rhinoceros (DE 6327)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#707E84
Taliesin Blue (DEC 798)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#797B80
Tarnished Silver (DE 6355)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Elephant Gray (4006-2A) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Elephant Gray (4006-2A) to PPG Paints


#6B7680
Sheffield Gray (PPG1041-6)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#6F7678
Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#6E7376
Improbable (PPG1011-5)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#657682
Freedom Found (PPG1040-6)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% 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 Elephant Gray (4006-2A) - #727A80 Color Images and Patterns


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