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Benjamin Moore Albescent (OC-40) Paint Color


Color Name: Albescent (OC-40)
Hex Color Code: #EBE3CF
RGB Color Code: RGB(235, 227, 207)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.4%, 11.9%, 7.8%
Color Family (Hue): White





About Albescent (OC-40) color - its meaning and example


What color is Albescent (OC-40)?

Albescent (OC-40) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Albescent (OC-40) is #EBE3CF, and the RGB color code is RGB(235, 227, 207).

In the RGB color model, Albescent (OC-40) has a red value of 235, a green value of 227, and a blue value of 207. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.4% magenta, 11.9% yellow, and 7.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 41.2 % saturation, and 86.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Albescent (OC-40) has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 11.9 % saturation and 92.2 % brightness/value.


Albescent (OC-40) is cool or warm?

The color Albescent (OC-40) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Albescent (OC-40)?

Albescent (OC-40) has an LRV of nearly 77. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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

Albescent (OC-40)

Light Color


Compare LRV 77 of Albescent (OC-40) 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 77 puts Benjamin Moore Albescent (OC-40) 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


Albescent (OC-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(235, 227, 207)
Red
235 (92.2%)
Green
227 (89.0%)
Blue
207 (81.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.40%
Yellow
11.91%
Key
7.84%

HSL

HSL(42.86deg, 41.2 %, 86.7 %)

Hue
42.86°
Saturation
41.18 %.
Lightness
86.67 %.

RYB

RYB(12, 44, 17)
Red
12 (4.6%)
Yellow
44 (17.2%)
Blue
17 (6.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42.86°
Saturation
11.91 %.
Brightness / Value
92.16 %.

HWB

H: 42.86°

W: 81.18 %

B: 7.84 %

XYZ

X : 72.99

Y : 77.11

Z : 70.07

YXY

Y1 : 77.11

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 7.84%

M : 10.98%

Y : 18.82%


LRV

~ 77.1 %

Munsell Color System

0.2GY 8.9/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 90.37

A : -0.61

B : 10.73

CIE-Lch

L : 90.37

C : 10.75

H : 93.27

CIE-Luv

L : 90.37

U : 5.81

V : 16.03

Hunter-Lab

L : 87.81

A : -5.29

B : 14.16






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Albescent (OC-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Albescent (OC-40) (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.



#EAE0C8
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ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)





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


RAL Design


Albescent (OC-40) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Albescent (OC-40) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Albescent (OC-40) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Albescent (OC-40) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Albescent (OC-40) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Albescent (OC-40) to Pantone PMS


#EFE4CE
PANTONE 9184 C
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
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PANTONE 9185 C
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
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PANTONE 9162 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 9224 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)


RAL Classic


Albescent (OC-40) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Albescent (OC-40) to RAL Classic


#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
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RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
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RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
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RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Albescent (OC-40) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Albescent (OC-40) to British Standard 4800


#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#D2D1BF
BS 12-B-17 - Willow
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#E4E8E1
BS 18-C-31 - Ice Blue
ΔE - 6.85 (93.1% similar)





Paint similar to Albescent (OC-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Albescent (OC-40) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Albescent (OC-40) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Albescent (OC-40) to Dunn-Edwards


#EBE2CF
Muscat Blanc (DET 676)
ΔE - 0.74 (99.3% similar)
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Pueblo White (DET 675)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#ECE6D5
Antique White (DEW 351)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
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Navajo White (DEC 772)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)


Valspar


Albescent (OC-40) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Albescent (OC-40) to Valspar


#ECE5D0
Snow on the Pines (8004-22A)
ΔE - 0.79 (99.2% similar)
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Lime-Washed (M312)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
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Polished Ivory (7006-6)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#F3E8D3
Lemon Meringue (M321)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)


Behr


Albescent (OC-40) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Albescent (OC-40) to Behr


#EAE1CB
Silky Bamboo (PPU8-14)
ΔE - 0.86 (99.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
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Baby Artichoke (S330-1)
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)





PPG Paints


Albescent (OC-40) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Albescent (OC-40) to PPG Paints


#EBE5D2
Always Almond (PPG1099-1)
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
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Morocco Sand (PPG1096-2)
ΔE - 1.05 (98.9% similar)
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Abbey White (PPG1104-2)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
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Brandied Pears (PPG1086-2)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Albescent (OC-40) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Albescent (OC-40) to Sherwin Williams


#E8DFCA
Polar Bear (SW 7564)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#E9E1CA
Restoration Ivory (SW 6413)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#ECE1CB
Classical White (SW 2829)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#EEE8D7
Restful White (SW 7563)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Albescent (OC-40) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Albescent (OC-40) to Benjamin Moore


#E8E0CE
Cake Batter (CSP-215)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#EEE7D5
Navajo White (947)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
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Natural Wicker (950)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
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Chatsworth Cream (225)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% 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.







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