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Benjamin Moore Briarwood (HC-175) Paint Color


Color Name: Briarwood (HC-175)
Hex Color Code: #A09889
RGB Color Code: RGB(160, 152, 137)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.0%, 14.4%, 37.3%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Briarwood (HC-175) color - its meaning and example


What color is Briarwood (HC-175)?

Briarwood (HC-175) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Briarwood (HC-175) is #A09889, and the RGB color code is RGB(160, 152, 137).

In the RGB color model, Briarwood (HC-175) has a red value of 160, a green value of 152, and a blue value of 137. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.0% magenta, 14.4% yellow, and 37.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.1° (degrees), 10.8 % saturation, and 58.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Briarwood (HC-175) has a hue of 39.1° (degrees), 14.4 % saturation and 62.7 % brightness/value.


Briarwood (HC-175) is cool or warm?

The color Briarwood (HC-175) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Briarwood (HC-175)?

Briarwood (HC-175) has an LRV of nearly 32. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Briarwood (HC-175)

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of Briarwood (HC-175) 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 32 puts Benjamin Moore Briarwood (HC-175) 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


Briarwood (HC-175) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(160, 152, 137)
Red
160 (62.7%)
Green
152 (59.6%)
Blue
137 (53.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.00%
Yellow
14.38%
Key
37.25%

HSL

HSL(39.13deg, 10.8 %, 58.2 %)

Hue
39.13°
Saturation
10.80 %.
Lightness
58.24 %.

RYB

RYB(58, 90, 74)
Red
58 (22.9%)
Yellow
90 (35.2%)
Blue
74 (28.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
39.13°
Saturation
14.38 %.
Brightness / Value
62.75 %.

HWB

H: 39.13°

W: 53.73 %

B: 37.25 %

XYZ

X : 30.24

Y : 31.74

Z : 28.2

YXY

Y1 : 31.74

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 37.25%

M : 40.39%

Y : 46.27%


LRV

~ 31.7 %

Munsell Color System

7.3Y 6.2/1.5

CIE-Lab

L : 63.12

A : 0.29

B : 8.94

CIE-Lch

L : 63.12

C : 8.94

H : 88.15

CIE-Luv

L : 63.12

U : 5.64

V : 12.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.33

A : -2.77

B : 9.76






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Briarwood (HC-175) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Briarwood (HC-175) (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.



#A99A86
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ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Briarwood (HC-175) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Briarwood (HC-175) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Briarwood (HC-175) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Briarwood (HC-175) to Pantone PMS


#AA9F8E
PANTONE 10352 C
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
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PANTONE 10340 C
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
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PANTONE 7536 C
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
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PANTONE 7530 C
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


Briarwood (HC-175) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Briarwood (HC-175) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Briarwood (HC-175) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Briarwood (HC-175) to RAL Classic


#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
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RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)
#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
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RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Briarwood (HC-175) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Briarwood (HC-175) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)
#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)





Paint similar to Briarwood (HC-175) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Briarwood (HC-175) (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


Briarwood (HC-175) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Briarwood (HC-175) to Benjamin Moore


#A29886
Cole Stone (CW-60)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#A39A88
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ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Briarwood (HC-175) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Briarwood (HC-175) to PPG Paints


#9F9484
Stone Gray (PPG1023-5)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
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Diversion (PPG1021-4)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
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Oyster Shell (PPG14-13)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Briarwood (HC-175) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Briarwood (HC-175) to Dunn-Edwards


#9E9589
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ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
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Weather Board (DE 6222)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
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Bison Beige (DEC 750)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)





Behr


Briarwood (HC-175) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Briarwood (HC-175) to Behr


#A09482
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ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
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Studio Taupe (PPU5-07)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Briarwood (HC-175) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Briarwood (HC-175) to Sherwin Williams


#A8A093
Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
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Studio Clay (SW 9172)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
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Taupe Tone (SW 7633)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
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Elephant Ear (SW 9168)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


Valspar


Briarwood (HC-175) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Briarwood (HC-175) to Valspar


#A9A191
Gray Silt (6002-1C)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
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Land of Nod (T589)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
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Graceful Gray (8006-2E)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% 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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