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Benjamin Moore Windham Cream (HC-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Windham Cream (HC-6)
Hex Color Code: #F5E9C7
RGB Color Code: RGB(245, 233, 199)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 4.9%, 18.8%, 3.9%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Windham Cream (HC-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Windham Cream (HC-6)?

Windham Cream (HC-6) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Windham Cream (HC-6) is #F5E9C7, and the RGB color code is RGB(245, 233, 199).

In the RGB color model, Windham Cream (HC-6) has a red value of 245, a green value of 233, and a blue value of 199. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.9% magenta, 18.8% yellow, and 3.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.3° (degrees), 69.7 % saturation, and 87.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Windham Cream (HC-6) has a hue of 44.3° (degrees), 18.8 % saturation and 96.1 % brightness/value.


Windham Cream (HC-6) is cool or warm?

The color Windham Cream (HC-6) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Windham Cream (HC-6)?

Windham Cream (HC-6) has an LRV of nearly 82. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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

Windham Cream (HC-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 82 of Windham Cream (HC-6) 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 82 puts Benjamin Moore Windham Cream (HC-6) paint color in the lighter 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


Windham Cream (HC-6) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(245, 233, 199)
Red
245 (96.1%)
Green
233 (91.4%)
Blue
199 (78.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.90%
Yellow
18.78%
Key
3.92%

HSL

HSL(44.35deg, 69.7 %, 87.1 %)

Hue
44.35°
Saturation
69.70 %.
Lightness
87.06 %.

RYB

RYB(10, 52, 11)
Red
10 (3.9%)
Yellow
52 (20.3%)
Blue
11 (4.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
44.35°
Saturation
18.78 %.
Brightness / Value
96.08 %.

HWB

H: 44.35°

W: 78.04 %

B: 3.92 %

XYZ

X : 77.1

Y : 81.81

Z : 65.76

YXY

Y1 : 81.81

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 3.92%

M : 8.63%

Y : 21.96%


LRV

~ 81.8 %

Munsell Color System

0.6GY 9.1/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 92.49

A : -1.32

B : 18

CIE-Lch

L : 92.49

C : 18.05

H : 94.2

CIE-Luv

L : 92.49

U : 9.08

V : 26.48

Hunter-Lab

L : 90.45

A : -6.13

B : 20.21






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Windham Cream (HC-6) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Windham Cream (HC-6) (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.



#EFDFBB
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ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Windham Cream (HC-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Windham Cream (HC-6) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Windham Cream (HC-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Windham Cream (HC-6) to Pantone PMS


#F4E5C0
PANTONE 9160 C
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#E7DBB9
PANTONE 9161 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#E9E4C5
PANTONE 9142 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#F2EECA
PANTONE 9140 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)


RAL Design


Windham Cream (HC-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Windham Cream (HC-6) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Windham Cream (HC-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Windham Cream (HC-6) to British Standard 4800


#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Windham Cream (HC-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Windham Cream (HC-6) to RAL Classic


#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#FFFDE6
RAL 9012 Clean Room White
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)





Paint similar to Windham Cream (HC-6) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Windham Cream (HC-6) (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.


Valspar


Windham Cream (HC-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Windham Cream (HC-6) to Valspar


#F4E8C7
Desert Flower (6008-5A)
ΔE - 0.36 (99.6% similar)
#F9EEC9
Yellow Bliss (3008-4C)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
#FCF0CD
Cream Puff (V016-1)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#F6E5BE
Pale Maize (3005-8C)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Windham Cream (HC-6) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Windham Cream (HC-6) to Benjamin Moore


#F3E5C3
Hepplewhite Ivory (HC-36)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.8% similar)
#F4E3BE
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ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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Buttermilk (919)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#EAE0C4
Bracken Cream (CW-105)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Windham Cream (HC-6) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Windham Cream (HC-6) to Sherwin Williams


#F5EACC
Lemon Meringue (SW 7561)
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#F3E8C2
Lily (SW 6693)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#F3EAC6
Daybreak (SW 6700)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#F5E5BC
Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)





Behr


Windham Cream (HC-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Windham Cream (HC-6) to Behr


#F5E7C8
Rice Wine (M320-2)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#FCF1CF
Summer Bliss (P280-1)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#EDE0C0
New Cream (HDC-NT-17)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#F4E4C6
Cream Puff (PPU6-10)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Windham Cream (HC-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Windham Cream (HC-6) to PPG Paints


#F4E5C5
Sausalito (PPG1209-2)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#F6EECD
Silk Sails (PPG1206-2)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#F5E4BF
Winter Wheat (PPG12-05)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Windham Cream (HC-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Windham Cream (HC-6) to Dunn-Edwards


#F6E6C5
Melted Wax (DE 6163)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#F1E4C8
Jefferson Cream (DET 666)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#F7E6C6
Flaxseed (DEC 736)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#F1E6CC
Wax Poetic (DET 651)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% 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.







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