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Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray (1626) Paint Color


Color Name: Gentle Gray (1626)
Hex Color Code: #C0CACD
RGB Color Code: RGB(192, 202, 205)
CMYK Values*: 6.3%, 1.5%, 0.0%, 19.6%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Gentle Gray (1626) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gentle Gray (1626)?

Gentle Gray (1626) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gentle Gray (1626) is #C0CACD, and the RGB color code is RGB(192, 202, 205).

In the RGB color model, Gentle Gray (1626) has a red value of 192, a green value of 202, and a blue value of 205. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.3% cyan, 1.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 193.8° (degrees), 11.5 % saturation, and 77.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gentle Gray (1626) has a hue of 193.8° (degrees), 6.3 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.


Gentle Gray (1626) is cool or warm?

The color Gentle Gray (1626) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Gentle Gray (1626)?

Gentle Gray (1626) has an LRV of nearly 58. 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

Gentle Gray (1626)

Light Color


Compare LRV 58 of Gentle Gray (1626) 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 58 puts Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray (1626) 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


Gentle Gray (1626) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(192, 202, 205)
Red
192 (75.3%)
Green
202 (79.2%)
Blue
205 (80.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.34%
Magenta
1.46%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
19.61%

HSL

HSL(193.85deg, 11.5 %, 77.8 %)

Hue
193.85°
Saturation
11.50 %.
Lightness
77.84 %.

RYB

RYB(20, 44, 41)
Red
20 (8.0%)
Yellow
44 (17.4%)
Blue
41 (16.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
193.85°
Saturation
6.34 %.
Brightness / Value
80.39 %.

HWB

H: 193.85°

W: 75.29 %

B: 19.61 %

XYZ

X : 53.88

Y : 57.86

Z : 66.09

YXY

Y1 : 57.86

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 24.71%

M : 20.78%

Y : 19.61%


LRV

~ 57.9 %

Munsell Color System

6.3BG 7.9/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 80.66

A : -2.83

B : -2.68

CIE-Lch

L : 80.66

C : 3.9

H : 223.5

CIE-Luv

L : 80.66

U : -5.67

V : -3.58

Hunter-Lab

L : 76.06

A : -6.67

B : 1.73






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Gentle Gray (1626) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Gentle Gray (1626) (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 - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#C0C0C0
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ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)





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


RAL Design


Gentle Gray (1626) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Gentle Gray (1626) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Gentle Gray (1626) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gentle Gray (1626) to Pantone PMS


#BAC9CD
PANTONE 4155 C
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
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PANTONE 428 C
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#BFCED6
PANTONE 5455 C
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#BEC6C4
PANTONE 441 C
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Gentle Gray (1626) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Gentle Gray (1626) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Gentle Gray (1626) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Gentle Gray (1626) to RAL Classic


#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Gentle Gray (1626) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Gentle Gray (1626) to British Standard 4800


#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#D2D2D2
BS 02-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)





Paint similar to Gentle Gray (1626) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Gentle Gray (1626) (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.


Benjamin Moore


Gentle Gray (1626) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Gentle Gray (1626) to Benjamin Moore


#C0CACD
Gentle Gray (1626)
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#C1CDD3
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ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#C4CBD0
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ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
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Metallic Silver (2132-60)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)


Valspar


Gentle Gray (1626) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Gentle Gray (1626) to Valspar


#BFCBCD
Milky Way (8004-37B)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#B7C3C5
Moroccan Moderne (T664)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#BBC3C8
Elliott Bay (P035)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#B8C2C8
Seersucker (8006-8B)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)


Behr


Gentle Gray (1626) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Gentle Gray (1626) to Behr


#C2CED2
Alice White (MQ3-58)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#BCC5C9
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ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#BBC8C9
Oceanic Climate (N470-2)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Gentle Gray (1626) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gentle Gray (1626) to Sherwin Williams


#BCCBCE
Sleepy Blue (SW 6225)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#BFC9D0
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ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
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Krypton (SW 6247)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#B6C3C4
Niebla Azul (SW 9137)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Gentle Gray (1626) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Gentle Gray (1626) to PPG Paints


#BFC4C5
Train (PPG0993-2)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#C0CED6
Keepsakes (PPG1040-2)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#B8BFC2
Gray Frost (PPG1012-4)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#B9C0C0
Maiden Mist (PPG1039-2)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Gentle Gray (1626) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gentle Gray (1626) to Dunn-Edwards


#C0C3C4
Foil (DE 6360)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#B4BCBF
Crestline (DE 6325)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#B7C0BE
Haze Blue (DE 6311)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#BBBFC3
Silver Lined (DE 6353)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% 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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