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Benjamin Moore Somerville Red (HC-62) Paint Color


Color Name: Somerville Red (HC-62)
Hex Color Code: #9A6D6B
RGB Color Code: RGB(154, 109, 107)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 29.2%, 30.5%, 39.6%
Color Family (Hue): Red





About Somerville Red (HC-62) color - its meaning and example


What color is Somerville Red (HC-62)?

Somerville Red (HC-62) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Somerville Red (HC-62) is #9A6D6B, and the RGB color code is RGB(154, 109, 107).

In the RGB color model, Somerville Red (HC-62) has a red value of 154, a green value of 109, and a blue value of 107. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 29.2% magenta, 30.5% yellow, and 39.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 2.6° (degrees), 18.9 % saturation, and 51.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Somerville Red (HC-62) has a hue of 2.6° (degrees), 30.5 % saturation and 60.4 % brightness/value.


Somerville Red (HC-62) is cool or warm?

The color Somerville Red (HC-62) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Somerville Red (HC-62)?

Somerville Red (HC-62) has an LRV of nearly 19. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Somerville Red (HC-62)

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of Somerville Red (HC-62) 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 19 puts Benjamin Moore Somerville Red (HC-62) 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


Somerville Red (HC-62) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(154, 109, 107)
Red
154 (60.4%)
Green
109 (42.7%)
Blue
107 (42.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
29.22%
Yellow
30.52%
Key
39.61%

HSL

HSL(2.55deg, 18.9 %, 51.2 %)

Hue
2.55°
Saturation
18.88 %.
Lightness
51.18 %.

RYB

RYB(96, 98, 91)
Red
96 (37.7%)
Yellow
98 (38.3%)
Blue
91 (35.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
2.55°
Saturation
30.52 %.
Brightness / Value
60.39 %.

HWB

H: 2.55°

W: 41.96 %

B: 39.61 %

XYZ

X : 21.45

Y : 18.87

Z : 16.42

YXY

Y1 : 18.87

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 39.61%

M : 57.25%

Y : 58.04%


LRV

~ 18.9 %

Munsell Color System

8.3R 4.9/3.7

CIE-Lab

L : 50.53

A : 17.63

B : 8.25

CIE-Lch

L : 50.53

C : 19.46

H : 25.09

CIE-Luv

L : 50.53

U : 29.36

V : 7.7

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.44

A : 12.12

B : 7.99






Similar Colors and Paints



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ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)





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


RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


Somerville Red (HC-62) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Somerville Red (HC-62) to Pantone PMS


#976A65
PANTONE 4040 C
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
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PANTONE 8442 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
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PANTONE 7639 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
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PANTONE 8441 C
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


Somerville Red (HC-62) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Somerville Red (HC-62) to British Standard 4800


#A66F67
BS 04-C-37 - Red
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)





Paint similar to Somerville Red (HC-62) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Somerville Red (HC-62) (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


Somerville Red (HC-62) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Somerville Red (HC-62) to Benjamin Moore


#9A6D6B
Somerville Red (HC-62)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#996E6F
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ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
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Tea Room (AF-270)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Somerville Red (HC-62) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Somerville Red (HC-62) to Dunn-Edwards


#986E6E
Homestead Red (DET 414)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
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Mauve-a-Lish (DET 402)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
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Handmade Red (DE 6026)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
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Prairie Dog (DE 6054)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Somerville Red (HC-62) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Somerville Red (HC-62) to Sherwin Williams


#996C6E
Rose Brocade (SW 0004)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
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Carley's Rose (SW 9002)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
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Concerto (SW 6298)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)





PPG Paints


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#956A66
Clay Ridge (PPG1053-6)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
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Moody Mauve (PPG18-21)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


Valspar


Somerville Red (HC-62) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Somerville Red (HC-62) to Valspar


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Cherry Mocha (1006-7C)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
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Cranberry Foule (V080-5)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
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Southern Road (1006-9C)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
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Fruitwood (1006-7B)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Behr


Somerville Red (HC-62) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Somerville Red (HC-62) to Behr


#A26B66
Vermilion (S150-5)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
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Autumn Russet (MQ1-17)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
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Heirloom Rose (S130-5)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
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Rose Marquee (PPU1-06)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% 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

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Triadic Color Palette

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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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