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Behr Cauliflower (M340-1) Paint Color


Color Name: Cauliflower (M340-1)
Hex Color Code: #F5F3E1
RGB Color Code: RGB(245, 243, 225)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.8%, 8.2%, 3.9%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Cauliflower (M340-1) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cauliflower (M340-1)?

Cauliflower (M340-1) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cauliflower (M340-1) is #F5F3E1, and the RGB color code is RGB(245, 243, 225).

In the RGB color model, Cauliflower (M340-1) has a red value of 245, a green value of 243, and a blue value of 225. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.8% magenta, 8.2% yellow, and 3.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54° (degrees), 50.0 % saturation, and 92.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cauliflower (M340-1) has a hue of 54° (degrees), 8.2 % saturation and 96.1 % brightness/value.


Cauliflower (M340-1) is cool or warm?

The color Cauliflower (M340-1) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Cauliflower (M340-1)?

Cauliflower (M340-1) has an LRV of nearly 89. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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

Cauliflower (M340-1)

Light Color


Compare LRV 89 of Cauliflower (M340-1) 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 89 puts Behr Cauliflower (M340-1) 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


Cauliflower (M340-1) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(245, 243, 225)
Red
245 (96.1%)
Green
243 (95.3%)
Blue
225 (88.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.82%
Yellow
8.16%
Key
3.92%

HSL

HSL(54deg, 50.0 %, 92.2 %)

Hue
54°
Saturation
50.00 %.
Lightness
92.16 %.

RYB

RYB(5, 29, 8)
Red
5 (1.8%)
Yellow
29 (11.4%)
Blue
8 (3.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
54°
Saturation
8.16 %.
Brightness / Value
96.08 %.

HWB

H: 54°

W: 88.24 %

B: 3.92 %

XYZ

X : 83.3

Y : 88.95

Z : 84.01

YXY

Y1 : 88.95

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 3.92%

M : 4.71%

Y : 11.76%


LRV

~ 88.9 %

Munsell Color System

4.3GY 9.4/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 95.56

A : -2.38

B : 8.9

CIE-Lch

L : 95.56

C : 9.22

H : 104.94

CIE-Luv

L : 95.56

U : 2.14

V : 13.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 94.31

A : -7.4

B : 13.2






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cauliflower (M340-1) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Cauliflower (M340-1) (Paint - Behr). 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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ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Cauliflower (M340-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cauliflower (M340-1) to Pantone PMS


#F1F1DE
PANTONE 9064 C
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


Cauliflower (M340-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cauliflower (M340-1) to RAL Classic


#FFFDE6
RAL 9012 Clean Room White
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
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RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
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RAL 9016 - Traffic White
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
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RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)


RAL Design


Cauliflower (M340-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cauliflower (M340-1) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Cauliflower (M340-1) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cauliflower (M340-1) to British Standard 4800


#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
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BS 18-C-31 - Ice Blue
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
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BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to Cauliflower (M340-1) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cauliflower (M340-1) (Paint - Behr). 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


Cauliflower (M340-1) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cauliflower (M340-1) to Behr




Benjamin Moore


Cauliflower (M340-1) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cauliflower (M340-1) to Benjamin Moore


#F7F4E2
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ΔE - 0.53 (99.5% similar)
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ΔE - 0.77 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
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Bavarian Cream (2146-70)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Cauliflower (M340-1) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cauliflower (M340-1) to Dunn-Edwards


#F8F7E6
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ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
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Tapering Light (DE 5497)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)





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Cauliflower (M340-1) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cauliflower (M340-1) to PPG Paints


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ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)


Valspar


Cauliflower (M340-1) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cauliflower (M340-1) to Valspar


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Crème de Menthe (8003-28A)
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Lemon Edge (7003-23)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
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Betsy's Linen (7005-16)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
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Line Dried (8007-8G)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Cauliflower (M340-1) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cauliflower (M340-1) to Sherwin Williams


#ECEAD5
Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
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Restful White (SW 7563)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
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Paperwhite (SW 7105)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% 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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