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Benjamin Moore Wales Gray (1585) Paint Color


Color Name: Wales Gray (1585)
Hex Color Code: #B9C5C3
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 197, 195)
CMYK Values*: 6.1%, 0.0%, 1.0%, 22.7%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Wales Gray (1585) color - its meaning and example


What color is Wales Gray (1585)?

Wales Gray (1585) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Wales Gray (1585) is #B9C5C3, and the RGB color code is RGB(185, 197, 195).

In the RGB color model, Wales Gray (1585) has a red value of 185, a green value of 197, and a blue value of 195. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.0% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 170° (degrees), 9.4 % saturation, and 74.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Wales Gray (1585) has a hue of 170° (degrees), 6.1 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.


Wales Gray (1585) is cool or warm?

The color Wales Gray (1585) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Wales Gray (1585)?

Wales Gray (1585) has an LRV of nearly 54. 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

Wales Gray (1585)

Light Color


Compare LRV 54 of Wales Gray (1585) 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 54 puts Benjamin Moore Wales Gray (1585) 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


Wales Gray (1585) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 197, 195)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
197 (77.3%)
Blue
195 (76.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.09%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
1.02%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(170deg, 9.4 %, 74.9 %)

Hue
170°
Saturation
9.38 %.
Lightness
74.90 %.

RYB

RYB(24, 52, 46)
Red
24 (9.3%)
Yellow
52 (20.5%)
Blue
46 (18.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
170°
Saturation
6.09 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 170°

W: 72.55 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 49.82

Y : 54.19

Z : 59.46

YXY

Y1 : 54.19

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 22.75%

Y : 23.53%


LRV

~ 54.2 %

Munsell Color System

7G 7.7/1.1

CIE-Lab

L : 78.57

A : -4.48

B : -0.42

CIE-Lch

L : 78.57

C : 4.5

H : 185.42

CIE-Luv

L : 78.57

U : -6.53

V : 0.13

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.61

A : -8

B : 3.63






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Wales Gray (1585) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Wales Gray (1585) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.



#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
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Ash Gray
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#AEC6CF
Pastel Blue
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Wales Gray (1585) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Wales Gray (1585) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Wales Gray (1585) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Wales Gray (1585) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Wales Gray (1585) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Wales Gray (1585) to Pantone PMS


#BCC9C5
PANTONE 5527 C
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#BEC6C4
PANTONE 441 C
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#B1C0BC
PANTONE 5517 C
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#BAC9CD
PANTONE 4155 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Wales Gray (1585) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Wales Gray (1585) to RAL Classic


#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Wales Gray (1585) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Wales Gray (1585) to British Standard 4800


#CED2CC
BS 18-C-33 - Blue
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)





Paint similar to Wales Gray (1585) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Wales Gray (1585) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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


Wales Gray (1585) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Wales Gray (1585) to Sherwin Williams


#B6C3C4
Niebla Azul (SW 9137)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#BCCBCE
Sleepy Blue (SW 6225)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#B8BEBE
Samovar Silver (SW 6233)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#C2CCC4
Copen Blue (SW 0068)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Wales Gray (1585) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Wales Gray (1585) to Dunn-Edwards


#B7C0BE
Haze Blue (DE 6311)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#B6C5C1
Blustery Wind (DE 6304)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#B6C4BD
Patina Creek (DE 6297)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#BCC4BD
Ashwood (DE 6290)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)


Behr


Wales Gray (1585) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Wales Gray (1585) to Behr


#BBC8C9
Oceanic Climate (N470-2)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#C3C8C7
Zero Gravity (N450-2)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#BAC1C3
Distant Star (MQ5-31)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#AFC0C4
Ozone (PPU13-14)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)





PPG Paints


Wales Gray (1585) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Wales Gray (1585) to PPG Paints


#BFC8C3
Gale Force (PPG10-08)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#B5C8C9
Misty Surf (PPG1034-4)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#B9C0C0
Maiden Mist (PPG1039-2)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#BACBC4
Blue Shamrock (PPG1136-4)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


Valspar


Wales Gray (1585) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Wales Gray (1585) to Valspar


#B7C3C5
Moroccan Moderne (T664)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#B7C5BF
Statue of Liberty (T645)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#BFCBCD
Milky Way (8004-37B)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#BCC2C2
Shallow Skies (V116-1)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Wales Gray (1585) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Wales Gray (1585) to Benjamin Moore


#B3BEB9
Beach Glass (1564)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#BBC3BB
Tranquility (AF-490)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#B7C6BE
Sylvan Mist (CSP-740)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#C0CACD
Gentle Gray (1626)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% 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


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