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Benjamin Moore Imperial Gray (1571) Paint Color


Color Name: Imperial Gray (1571)
Hex Color Code: #B0B9B2
RGB Color Code: RGB(176, 185, 178)
CMYK Values*: 4.9%, 0.0%, 3.8%, 27.5%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Imperial Gray (1571) color - its meaning and example


What color is Imperial Gray (1571)?

Imperial Gray (1571) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Imperial Gray (1571) is #B0B9B2, and the RGB color code is RGB(176, 185, 178).

In the RGB color model, Imperial Gray (1571) has a red value of 176, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 178. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.8% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 133.3° (degrees), 6.0 % saturation, and 70.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Imperial Gray (1571) has a hue of 133.3° (degrees), 4.9 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.


Imperial Gray (1571) is cool or warm?

The color Imperial Gray (1571) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Imperial Gray (1571)?

Imperial Gray (1571) has an LRV of nearly 47. 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

Imperial Gray (1571)

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of Imperial Gray (1571) 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 47 puts Benjamin Moore Imperial Gray (1571) 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


Imperial Gray (1571) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(176, 185, 178)
Red
176 (69.0%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
178 (69.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.86%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.78%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(133.33deg, 6.0 %, 70.8 %)

Hue
133.33°
Saturation
6.04 %.
Lightness
70.78 %.

RYB

RYB(32, 65, 54)
Red
32 (12.4%)
Yellow
65 (25.3%)
Blue
54 (21.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
133.33°
Saturation
4.86 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 133.33°

W: 69.02 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 43.29

Y : 47.14

Z : 48.94

YXY

Y1 : 47.14

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 30.98%

M : 27.45%

Y : 30.20%


LRV

~ 47.1 %

Munsell Color System

0.9G 7.3/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 74.28

A : -4.45

B : 2.46

CIE-Lch

L : 74.28

C : 5.08

H : 151.07

CIE-Luv

L : 74.28

U : -4.68

V : 4.38

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.66

A : -7.61

B : 5.8






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Imperial Gray (1571) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Imperial Gray (1571) (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.



#B2BEB5
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ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
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ΔE - 6.45 (93.6% similar)
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ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Imperial Gray (1571) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Imperial Gray (1571) to Pantone PMS


#B6BCB3
PANTONE 4288 C
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
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PANTONE 5517 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
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PANTONE 4183 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
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PANTONE 5655 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


Imperial Gray (1571) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Imperial Gray (1571) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Imperial Gray (1571) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Imperial Gray (1571) to RAL Classic


#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
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RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
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RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
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RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Imperial Gray (1571) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Imperial Gray (1571) to British Standard 4800


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)





Paint similar to Imperial Gray (1571) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Imperial Gray (1571) (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


Imperial Gray (1571) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Imperial Gray (1571) to Benjamin Moore


#B0B9B2
Imperial Gray (1571)
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#B0B9B3
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ΔE - 0.48 (99.5% similar)
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ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
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Beach Glass (1564)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)


Behr


Imperial Gray (1571) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Imperial Gray (1571) to Behr


#B0B8B0
Verdigris (PPU12-14)
ΔE - 0.64 (99.4% similar)
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Keystone Gray (HDC-AC-21)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#A5B4AE
Frozen Pond (PPU12-09)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#AABAAF
Zen (PPU11-14)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Imperial Gray (1571) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Imperial Gray (1571) to Sherwin Williams


#B0B8B2
Silvermist (SW 7621)
ΔE - 0.71 (99.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
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Comfort Gray (SW 6205)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)





Valspar


Imperial Gray (1571) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Imperial Gray (1571) to Valspar


#B0B9B4
In the Shadows (V141-4)
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
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Bog Fog (8003-34D)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
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Gray Embrace (V099-3)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#BAC5BB
Opalescence (M332)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Imperial Gray (1571) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Imperial Gray (1571) to Dunn-Edwards


#A9B9B5
Bidwell Blue (DET 551)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#BCC4BD
Ashwood (DE 6290)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B7C0BE
Haze Blue (DE 6311)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#B6C4BD
Patina Creek (DE 6297)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Imperial Gray (1571) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Imperial Gray (1571) to PPG Paints


#B7B9B5
Gray Stone (PPG1009-4)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#BEC4B7
Balsam (PPG1128-4)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#BFC8C3
Gale Force (PPG10-08)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#B3C4BA
Aquamarine Dream (PPG1135-4)
ΔE - 4.23 (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


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