Benjamin Moore Carob (AF-160) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Carob (AF-160) |
| Hex Color Code: | #8C6F5D |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(140, 111, 93) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 20.7%, 33.6%, 45.1% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral |
What color is Carob (AF-160)?
Carob (AF-160) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Carob (AF-160) is #8C6F5D, and the RGB color code is RGB(140, 111, 93).
In the RGB color model, Carob (AF-160) has a red value of 140, a green value of 111, and a blue value of 93. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.7% magenta, 33.6% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 23° (degrees), 20.2 % saturation, and 45.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Carob (AF-160) has a hue of 23° (degrees), 33.6 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.
Carob (AF-160) is cool or warm?
The color Carob (AF-160) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Carob (AF-160)?
Carob (AF-160) has an LRV of nearly 18. 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
Carob (AF-160)
Light Color
Compare LRV 18 of Carob (AF-160) 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 18 puts Benjamin Moore Carob (AF-160) 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
Carob (AF-160) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(140, 111, 93)
Red
140 (54.9%)
Green
111 (43.5%)
Blue
93 (36.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.71%
Yellow
33.57%
Key
45.10%
HSL
HSL(22.98deg, 20.2 %, 45.7 %)
Hue
22.98°
Saturation
20.17 %.
Lightness
45.69 %.
RYB
RYB(100, 113, 98)
Red
100 (39.4%)
Yellow
113 (44.2%)
Blue
98 (38.3%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
22.98°
Saturation
33.57 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.
HWB
H: 22.98°
W: 36.47 %
B: 45.10 %
XYZ
X : 18.48
Y : 17.73
Z : 12.81
YXY
Y1 : 17.73
X : 0.38
Y2 : 0.36
CMY
C : 45.10%
M : 56.47%
Y : 63.53%
LRV
~ 17.7 %
Munsell Color System
9.9YR 4.8/2.9
CIE-Lab
L : 49.17
A : 8.72
B : 14.38
CIE-Lch
L : 49.17
C : 16.82
H : 58.76
CIE-Luv
L : 49.17
U : 19.83
V : 16.59
Hunter-Lab
L : 42.11
A : 4.61
B : 11.45
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
RAL Design
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Pantone TCX
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Pantone PMS
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British Standard 4800
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RAL Classic
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Paint similar to Carob (AF-160) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)
Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Carob (AF-160) (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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Color Combinations
View more Benjamin Moore Carob (AF-160) - #8C6F5D color palettes and coordinating colors
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4F3E34
6D5749
8C6F5D
A58977
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CEBEB4
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.
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8C6F5D
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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.
8C6F5D
5D8C6F
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Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
8C6F5D
628C5D
5D7A8C
875D8C
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
8C6F5D
987D6D
A38C7D
AE9A8E
BAA99E
C6B7AE
D1C5BE
DCD4CE
E8E2DF
F4F1EF
FFFFFF
8C6F5D
7E6454
70594A
624E41
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0E0B09
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Benjamin Moore Carob (AF-160) - #8C6F5D Color Images and Patterns
