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Valspar Granite Dust (5006-1C) Paint Color


Color Name: Granite Dust (5006-1C)
Hex Color Code: #B8B9B2
RGB Color Code: RGB(184, 185, 178)
CMYK Values*: 0.5%, 0.0%, 3.8%, 27.5%
Color Family (Hue): gray





About Granite Dust (5006-1C) color - its meaning and example


What color is Granite Dust (5006-1C)?

Granite Dust (5006-1C) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Granite Dust (5006-1C) is #B8B9B2, and the RGB color code is RGB(184, 185, 178).

In the RGB color model, Granite Dust (5006-1C) has a red value of 184, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 178. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.8% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 68.6° (degrees), 4.8 % saturation, and 71.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Granite Dust (5006-1C) has a hue of 68.6° (degrees), 3.8 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.


Granite Dust (5006-1C) is cool or warm?

The color Granite Dust (5006-1C) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Granite Dust (5006-1C)?

Granite Dust (5006-1C) 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

Granite Dust (5006-1C)

Light Color


Compare LRV 48 of Granite Dust (5006-1C) 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 Valspar Granite Dust (5006-1C) 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


Granite Dust (5006-1C) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 185, 178)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
178 (69.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.54%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.78%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(68.57deg, 4.8 %, 71.2 %)

Hue
68.57°
Saturation
4.76 %.
Lightness
71.18 %.

RYB

RYB(32, 64, 51)
Red
32 (12.6%)
Yellow
64 (25.0%)
Blue
51 (20.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
68.57°
Saturation
3.78 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 68.57°

W: 69.80 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 45.15

Y : 48.1

Z : 49.02

YXY

Y1 : 48.1

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 27.45%

Y : 30.20%


LRV

~ 48.1 %

Munsell Color System

5.7GY 7.3/0.7

CIE-Lab

L : 74.89

A : -1.63

B : 3.42

CIE-Lch

L : 74.89

C : 3.78

H : 115.5

CIE-Luv

L : 74.89

U : -0.18

V : 5.3

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.36

A : -5.17

B : 6.64






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Granite Dust (5006-1C) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Granite Dust (5006-1C) (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.



#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Granite Dust (5006-1C) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Granite Dust (5006-1C) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Granite Dust (5006-1C) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Granite Dust (5006-1C) to RAL Classic


#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


Pantone PMS


Granite Dust (5006-1C) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Granite Dust (5006-1C) to Pantone PMS


#B6BCB3
PANTONE 4288 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#B2B4B2
PANTONE 421 C
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#B9BBBB
PANTONE 10103 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#B1B3B3
PANTONE Cool Gray 5 C
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Granite Dust (5006-1C) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Granite Dust (5006-1C) to British Standard 4800


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


Granite Dust (5006-1C) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Granite Dust (5006-1C) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Granite Dust (5006-1C) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Granite Dust (5006-1C) (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.


PPG Paints


Granite Dust (5006-1C) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Granite Dust (5006-1C) to PPG Paints


#B7B9B5
Gray Stone (PPG1009-4)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#BBBAB5
Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#B9B8B5
Pigeon Feather (PPG0995-4)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#ABACA6
Precipitation (PPG0997-4)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Granite Dust (5006-1C) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Granite Dust (5006-1C) to Benjamin Moore


#B8BAB6
Coventry Gray (HC-169)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#C1BFBA
Smoke Embers (1466)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#B4B2AE
Baltic Gray (1467)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#B6B4B2
Nightingale (AF-670)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)


Behr


Granite Dust (5006-1C) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Granite Dust (5006-1C) to Behr


#BDBEB9
Hailstorm Gray (PPU24-17)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#B6BBB2
Keystone Gray (HDC-AC-21)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#B0B8B0
Verdigris (PPU12-14)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#B8BCBC
French Silver (PPU18-05)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)





Valspar


Granite Dust (5006-1C) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Granite Dust (5006-1C) to Valspar


#B3B4B0
Urban Sunrise (4004-1B)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#B1B4B2
Polished Silver (4008-1B)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#B0B9B4
In the Shadows (V141-4)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#C0C2C2
Rocky Shelter (8006-11C)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Granite Dust (5006-1C) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Granite Dust (5006-1C) to Sherwin Williams


#BAB9B6
March Wind (SW 7668)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#C2C0BB
Light French Gray (SW 0055)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#C3C1BC
Knitting Needles (SW 7672)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#BEC3BB
Comfort Gray (SW 6205)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Granite Dust (5006-1C) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Granite Dust (5006-1C) to Dunn-Edwards


#C3C0BB
Gray Pearl (DEC 795)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#C7C7C2
Dolphin Tales (DET 600)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#BCC4BD
Ashwood (DE 6290)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Valspar Granite Dust (5006-1C) - #B8B9B2 color palettes and coordinating colors



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 Granite Dust (5006-1C) - #B8B9B2 Color Images and Patterns


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