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Valspar Gray Matter (T521) Paint Color


Color Name: Gray Matter (T521)
Hex Color Code: #A09995
RGB Color Code: RGB(160, 153, 149)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 4.4%, 6.9%, 37.3%
Color Family (Hue): gray





About Gray Matter (T521) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gray Matter (T521)?

Gray Matter (T521) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gray Matter (T521) is #A09995, and the RGB color code is RGB(160, 153, 149).

In the RGB color model, Gray Matter (T521) has a red value of 160, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 149. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.4% magenta, 6.9% yellow, and 37.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21.8° (degrees), 5.5 % saturation, and 60.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gray Matter (T521) has a hue of 21.8° (degrees), 6.9 % saturation and 62.7 % brightness/value.


Gray Matter (T521) is cool or warm?

The color Gray Matter (T521) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Gray Matter (T521)?

Gray Matter (T521) has an LRV of nearly 32. 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

Gray Matter (T521)

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of Gray Matter (T521) 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 32 puts Valspar Gray Matter (T521) 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


Gray Matter (T521) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(160, 153, 149)
Red
160 (62.7%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
149 (58.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.38%
Yellow
6.87%
Key
37.25%

HSL

HSL(21.82deg, 5.5 %, 60.6 %)

Hue
21.82°
Saturation
5.47 %.
Lightness
60.59 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 81, 74)
Red
54 (21.2%)
Yellow
81 (31.8%)
Blue
74 (29.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
21.82°
Saturation
6.87 %.
Brightness / Value
62.75 %.

HWB

H: 21.82°

W: 58.43 %

B: 37.25 %

XYZ

X : 31.31

Y : 32.43

Z : 33.04

YXY

Y1 : 32.43

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 37.25%

M : 40.00%

Y : 41.57%


LRV

~ 32.4 %

Munsell Color System

0.1Y 6.2/0.6

CIE-Lab

L : 63.69

A : 1.82

B : 3

CIE-Lch

L : 63.69

C : 3.51

H : 58.73

CIE-Luv

L : 63.69

U : 4.32

V : 3.96

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.94

A : -1.49

B : 5.46






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Gray Matter (T521) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Gray Matter (T521) (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.



#989898
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#8B8680
Gray (Crayola)
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Gray Matter (T521) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Gray Matter (T521) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Gray Matter (T521) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Gray Matter (T521) to RAL Classic


#979392
RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)


RAL Design


Gray Matter (T521) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Gray Matter (T521) to RAL Design


#9A908A
RAL 060 60 05 - Screed Grey
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#998E8A
RAL 040 60 05 - Warm Grey
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#969087
RAL 080 60 05 - Flannel Grey
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#9E9F9E
RAL 000 65 00 - Mortar Grey
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Pantone PMS


Gray Matter (T521) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gray Matter (T521) to Pantone PMS


#95908D
PANTONE 8040 C
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#999999
PANTONE 4289 C
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#9D9D9F
PANTONE 4276 C
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#AEA8A5
PANTONE 2331 C
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Gray Matter (T521) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Gray Matter (T521) to British Standard 4800


#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)





Paint similar to Gray Matter (T521) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Gray Matter (T521) (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


Gray Matter (T521) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Gray Matter (T521) to Benjamin Moore


#999492
Soho Loft (CSP-10)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#A09E9D
Sterling Silver (1461)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#A5A2A0
Fusion (AF-675)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#9FA09E
Storm (AF-700)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Valspar


Gray Matter (T521) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Gray Matter (T521) to Valspar


#9B9893
Stone Age (M102)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#9D999A
Feather Quill (V124-4)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#A9A39D
Rocky Bluffs (4003-1C)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#9D9C9C
Sleepy Kitten (8006-11D)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Gray Matter (T521) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Gray Matter (T521) to PPG Paints


#A49F9F
Equilibrium (PPG1003-4)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#9F9F9D
Burnished Blade (PPG0995-5)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#949089
Mt. Rainier (PPG0998-5)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#918E8C
Antique Silver (PPG1002-5)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)





Behr


Gray Matter (T521) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Gray Matter (T521) to Behr


#9A9997
Dolphin Gray (HDC-NT-10A)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#A0A09F
Elemental Gray (PPU26-06)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#949492
Anonymous (780F-5)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#A7A5A3
Smokey Wings (PPU26-07)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Gray Matter (T521) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gray Matter (T521) to Dunn-Edwards


#999B9B
Walrus (DE 6368)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#97969A
Formal Gray (DE 6382)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#AFA8A9
Smoky Mountain (DE 6388)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Gray Matter (T521) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gray Matter (T521) to Sherwin Williams


#959491
Summit Gray (SW 7669)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#949392
Gray Shingle (SW 7670)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#988F85
Elephant Ear (SW 9168)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#ADA8A5
Proper Gray (SW 6003)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% 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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