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Valspar Understory (T638) Paint Color


Color Name: Understory (T638)
Hex Color Code: #C4C6AF
RGB Color Code: RGB(196, 198, 175)
CMYK Values*: 1.0%, 0.0%, 11.6%, 22.4%
Color Family (Hue): green





About Understory (T638) color - its meaning and example


What color is Understory (T638)?

Understory (T638) color belongs to the green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Understory (T638) is #C4C6AF, and the RGB color code is RGB(196, 198, 175).

In the RGB color model, Understory (T638) has a red value of 196, a green value of 198, and a blue value of 175. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 11.6% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 65.2° (degrees), 16.8 % saturation, and 73.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Understory (T638) has a hue of 65.2° (degrees), 11.6 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.


Understory (T638) is cool or warm?

The color Understory (T638) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Understory (T638)?

Understory (T638) has an LRV of nearly 55. 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

Understory (T638)

Light Color


Compare LRV 55 of Understory (T638) 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 55 puts Valspar Understory (T638) 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


Understory (T638) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 198, 175)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
198 (77.6%)
Blue
175 (68.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.01%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
11.62%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(65.22deg, 16.8 %, 73.1 %)

Hue
65.22°
Saturation
16.79 %.
Lightness
73.14 %.

RYB

RYB(27, 68, 41)
Red
27 (10.7%)
Yellow
68 (26.6%)
Blue
41 (16.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
65.22°
Saturation
11.62 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 65.22°

W: 68.63 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 50.7

Y : 55.22

Z : 48.54

YXY

Y1 : 55.22

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 22.35%

Y : 31.37%


LRV

~ 55.2 %

Munsell Color System

5.6GY 7.8/2.2

CIE-Lab

L : 79.17

A : -4.71

B : 11.29

CIE-Lch

L : 79.17

C : 12.24

H : 112.64

CIE-Luv

L : 79.17

U : 0.08

V : 17.18

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.31

A : -8.26

B : 13.28






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Understory (T638) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Understory (T638) (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.



#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#CFCFC4
Pastel Gray
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)





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


RAL Design


Understory (T638) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Understory (T638) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Understory (T638) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Understory (T638) to Pantone PMS


#C3C6A8
PANTONE 5803 C
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#CAC7A7
PANTONE 454 C
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#BBBEAF
PANTONE 4177 C
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#C7C3B2
PANTONE 4239 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Understory (T638) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Understory (T638) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Understory (T638) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Understory (T638) to British Standard 4800


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)
#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)


RAL Classic


Understory (T638) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Understory (T638) to RAL Classic


#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Understory (T638) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Understory (T638) (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


Understory (T638) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Understory (T638) to Valspar


#C9C8B1
Mint Frost (6001-3B)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#C7C5AE
Tea Party (V096-2)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#C8C5B3
Grasscloth (T669)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Understory (T638) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Understory (T638) to Benjamin Moore


#C8CAB2
Soft Fern (2144-40)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#C7CAB6
Wind Chime (AF-465)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#C7C8B7
Vale Mist (1494)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#CDCAB2
Moon Shadow (1516)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Understory (T638) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Understory (T638) to PPG Paints


#C3C7B2
Pale Pine (PPG1030-2)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#C8CAB5
Whispering Pine (PPG1125-3)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#CBCCB5
Only Olive (PPG1123-4)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#CCCCBA
Mix Or Match (PPG1031-1)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Understory (T638) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Understory (T638) to Sherwin Williams


#CDCDB4
Acanthus (SW 0029)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#BBBCA7
Softened Green (SW 6177)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#CECEBD
Liveable Green (SW 6176)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


Behr


Understory (T638) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Understory (T638) to Behr


#CBCDB9
Morning Zen (S380-2)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#CAC8B4
Ocean Foam (PPU10-10)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#CBD1BA
Chinese Jade (PPU10-09)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#CECBAE
Cilantro Cream (PPU9-18)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Understory (T638) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Understory (T638) to Dunn-Edwards


#D1D2BF
Spooky (DE 6248)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#CDD0C0
Glass Tile (DE 6262)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#D0D1C1
Wishing Well (DE 6255)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#B9C3B3
Belize Green (DEC 782)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% 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 Understory (T638) - #C4C6AF Color Images and Patterns


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