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Valspar Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) Paint Color


Color Name: Porcelain Shale (5006-2B)
Hex Color Code: #7B7B73
RGB Color Code: RGB(123, 123, 115)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 6.5%, 51.8%
Color Family (Hue): gray





About Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) color - its meaning and example


What color is Porcelain Shale (5006-2B)?

Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) is #7B7B73, and the RGB color code is RGB(123, 123, 115).

In the RGB color model, Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) has a red value of 123, a green value of 123, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 6.5% yellow, and 51.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 3.4 % saturation, and 46.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 6.5 % saturation and 48.2 % brightness/value.


Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) is cool or warm?

The color Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Porcelain Shale (5006-2B)?

Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) has an LRV of nearly 20. 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

Porcelain Shale (5006-2B)

Light Color


Compare LRV 20 of Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) 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 20 puts Valspar Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) 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


Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(123, 123, 115)
Red
123 (48.2%)
Green
123 (48.2%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
6.50%
Key
51.76%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 3.4 %, 46.7 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
3.36 %.
Lightness
46.67 %.

RYB

RYB(81, 107, 105)
Red
81 (31.9%)
Yellow
107 (41.8%)
Blue
105 (41.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
6.50 %.
Brightness / Value
48.24 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 45.10 %

B: 51.76 %

XYZ

X : 18.35

Y : 19.61

Z : 19.04

YXY

Y1 : 19.61

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 51.76%

M : 51.76%

Y : 54.90%


LRV

~ 19.6 %

Munsell Color System

3.5GY 5.0/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 51.4

A : -1.55

B : 4.37

CIE-Lch

L : 51.4

C : 4.63

H : 109.57

CIE-Luv

L : 51.4

U : 0.44

V : 6.14

Hunter-Lab

L : 44.29

A : -3.56

B : 5.51






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) (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.



#727472
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ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) to RAL Classic


#808076
RAL 7023 - Concrete Gray
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
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RAL 7048 - Pearl Mouse Gray
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
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RAL 9023 - Pearl Dark Gray
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) to Pantone PMS


#7E7B79
PANTONE 10394 C
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
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PANTONE 8401 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
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PANTONE 424 C
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#828080
PANTONE 8421 C
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) to British Standard 4800


#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 6.95 (93.0% similar)
#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) (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


Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) to Sherwin Williams


#7C7D75
Attitude Gray (SW 7060)
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
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Westchester Gray (SW 2849)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
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Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) to Dunn-Edwards


#7A7B75
Stone Mason (DET 615)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
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Coal Miner (DET 613)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#787976
Legendary Gray (DE 6369)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#837E74
Metal Fringe (DET 626)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) to Benjamin Moore


#7F807A
Geddy Gray (CW-720)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
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Amherst Gray (HC-167)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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Dolphin (AF-715)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
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Gray Gardens (CSP-55)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)





Valspar


Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) to Valspar


#787772
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ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
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Dorian Gray (T511)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Behr


Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) to Behr


#7D807B
Coastal Storm (MQ6-20)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
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Greyhound (PPU24-21)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
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Shutter Gray (PPU25-18)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
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Barnwood Gray (PPU24-07)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) to PPG Paints


#7E7A74
On The Edge (PPG0998-6)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
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City Skyline (PPG0995-6)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
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Cool Charcoal (PPG1007-6)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Valspar Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) - #7B7B73 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 Porcelain Shale (5006-2B) - #7B7B73 Color Images and Patterns


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