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Farrow & Ball Brassica (271) Paint Color


Color Name: Brassica (271)
Hex Color Code: #8D838C
RGB Color Code: RGB(141, 131, 140)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 7.1%, 0.7%, 44.7%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Brassica (271) color - its meaning and example


What color is Brassica (271)?

Brassica (271) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Brassica (271) is #8D838C, and the RGB color code is RGB(141, 131, 140).

In the RGB color model, Brassica (271) has a red value of 141, a green value of 131, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.1% magenta, 0.7% yellow, and 44.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 306° (degrees), 4.2 % saturation, and 53.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Brassica (271) has a hue of 306° (degrees), 7.1 % saturation and 55.3 % brightness/value.


Brassica (271) is cool or warm?

The color Brassica (271) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Brassica (271)?

Brassica (271) has an LRV of nearly 24. 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

Brassica (271)

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of Brassica (271) 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 24 puts Farrow & Ball Brassica (271) 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


Brassica (271) (Paint - Farrow & Ball) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(141, 131, 140)
Red
141 (55.3%)
Green
131 (51.4%)
Blue
140 (54.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.09%
Yellow
0.71%
Key
44.71%

HSL

HSL(306deg, 4.2 %, 53.3 %)

Hue
306°
Saturation
4.20 %.
Lightness
53.33 %.

RYB

RYB(68, 86, 93)
Red
68 (26.5%)
Yellow
86 (33.6%)
Blue
93 (36.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
306°
Saturation
7.09 %.
Brightness / Value
55.29 %.

HWB

H: 306°

W: 51.37 %

B: 44.71 %

XYZ

X : 23.83

Y : 23.79

Z : 28.15

YXY

Y1 : 23.79

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 44.71%

M : 48.63%

Y : 45.10%


LRV

~ 23.8 %

Munsell Color System

0.6RP 5.4/1.1

CIE-Lab

L : 55.88

A : 5.49

B : -3.48

CIE-Lch

L : 55.88

C : 6.5

H : 327.63

CIE-Luv

L : 55.88

U : 5.19

V : -5.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.77

A : 1.87

B : -0.07






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


Pantone PMS


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Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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British Standard 4800


Brassica (271) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Brassica (271) to British Standard 4800


#89888C
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RAL Classic


Brassica (271) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Brassica (271) to RAL Classic


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ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)





Paint similar to Brassica (271) (Paint - Farrow & Ball)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Brassica (271) (Paint - Farrow & Ball). 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.


Behr


Brassica (271) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Brassica (271) to Behr


#92838A
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Valspar


Brassica (271) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Brassica (271) to Valspar


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ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)





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Dunn-Edwards


Brassica (271) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Brassica (271) to Dunn-Edwards


#9B9092
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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

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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