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Benjamin Moore Lafayette Green (HC-135) Paint Color


Color Name: Lafayette Green (HC-135)
Hex Color Code: #486055
RGB Color Code: RGB(72, 96, 85)
CMYK Values*: 25.0%, 0.0%, 11.5%, 62.4%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Lafayette Green (HC-135) color - its meaning and example


What color is Lafayette Green (HC-135)?

Lafayette Green (HC-135) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Lafayette Green (HC-135) is #486055, and the RGB color code is RGB(72, 96, 85).

In the RGB color model, Lafayette Green (HC-135) has a red value of 72, a green value of 96, and a blue value of 85. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 25.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 11.5% yellow, and 62.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 152.5° (degrees), 14.3 % saturation, and 32.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Lafayette Green (HC-135) has a hue of 152.5° (degrees), 25.0 % saturation and 37.6 % brightness/value.


Lafayette Green (HC-135) is cool or warm?

The color Lafayette Green (HC-135) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Lafayette Green (HC-135)?

Lafayette Green (HC-135) has an LRV of nearly 10. By LRV value, it is a dark 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

Lafayette Green (HC-135)

Light Color


Compare LRV 10 of Lafayette Green (HC-135) 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 10 puts Benjamin Moore Lafayette Green (HC-135) paint color in the darker 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


Lafayette Green (HC-135) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(72, 96, 85)
Red
72 (28.2%)
Green
96 (37.6%)
Blue
85 (33.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
25.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
11.46%
Key
62.35%

HSL

HSL(152.5deg, 14.3 %, 32.9 %)

Hue
152.5°
Saturation
14.29 %.
Lightness
32.94 %.

RYB

RYB(111, 141, 148)
Red
111 (43.4%)
Yellow
141 (55.4%)
Blue
148 (58.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
152.5°
Saturation
25.00 %.
Brightness / Value
37.65 %.

HWB

H: 152.5°

W: 28.24 %

B: 62.35 %

XYZ

X : 8.5

Y : 10.4

Z : 10.15

YXY

Y1 : 10.4

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 71.76%

M : 62.35%

Y : 66.67%


LRV

~ 10.4 %

Munsell Color System

2.8G 3.7/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 38.55

A : -11.58

B : 3.36

CIE-Lch

L : 38.55

C : 12.05

H : 163.83

CIE-Luv

L : 38.55

U : -11.79

V : 5.9

Hunter-Lab

L : 32.25

A : -9.41

B : 3.91






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Lafayette Green (HC-135) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Lafayette Green (HC-135) (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.



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ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
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ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)





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


RAL Design


Lafayette Green (HC-135) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Lafayette Green (HC-135) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Lafayette Green (HC-135) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Lafayette Green (HC-135) to Pantone PMS


#50685D
PANTONE 4201 C
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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PANTONE 5477 C
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
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PANTONE 4209 C
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
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PANTONE 4188 C
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Lafayette Green (HC-135) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Lafayette Green (HC-135) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Lafayette Green (HC-135) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Lafayette Green (HC-135) to British Standard 4800


#3D6C62
BS 18-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#2E514A
BS 18-D-45 - Blue
ΔE - 6.65 (93.4% similar)


RAL Classic


Lafayette Green (HC-135) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Lafayette Green (HC-135) to RAL Classic


#315442
RAL 6028 - Pine Green
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to Lafayette Green (HC-135) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Lafayette Green (HC-135) (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


Lafayette Green (HC-135) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Lafayette Green (HC-135) to Benjamin Moore


#435851
Goodwin Green (CW-555)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
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Crisp Romaine (686)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
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Calico Blue (707)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Lafayette Green (HC-135) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Lafayette Green (HC-135) to Dunn-Edwards


#486358
Pine Haven (DE 5713)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
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Woodlawn Green (DEC 779)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
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Mission Jewel (DET 539)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
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Deep in the Jungle (DE 5720)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)


Behr


Lafayette Green (HC-135) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Lafayette Green (HC-135) to Behr


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Rainforest (M440-7)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
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Congo (PPU11-20)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
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Vine Leaf (N400-7)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#495A52
Secluded Woods (S420-7)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)





Valspar


Lafayette Green (HC-135) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Lafayette Green (HC-135) to Valspar


#415A51
Canadian Fir (5004-4C)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
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Billiard Room (5005-6C)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#485A50
Jade Sea (V099-6)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#4F5B51
Sherwood Forest (8003-34G)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Lafayette Green (HC-135) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Lafayette Green (HC-135) to PPG Paints




Sherwin Williams


Lafayette Green (HC-135) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Lafayette Green (HC-135) to Sherwin Williams


#45584D
Billiard Green (SW 0016)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#465448
Rock Garden (SW 6195)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#3D5541
Isle of Pines (SW 6461)
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% 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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