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Behr Classic Avocado (M340-7) Paint Color


Color Name: Classic Avocado (M340-7)
Hex Color Code: #6E7042
RGB Color Code: RGB(110, 112, 66)
CMYK Values*: 1.8%, 0.0%, 41.1%, 56.1%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Classic Avocado (M340-7) color - its meaning and example


What color is Classic Avocado (M340-7)?

Classic Avocado (M340-7) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Classic Avocado (M340-7) is #6E7042, and the RGB color code is RGB(110, 112, 66).

In the RGB color model, Classic Avocado (M340-7) has a red value of 110, a green value of 112, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 41.1% yellow, and 56.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 62.6° (degrees), 25.8 % saturation, and 34.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Classic Avocado (M340-7) has a hue of 62.6° (degrees), 41.1 % saturation and 43.9 % brightness/value.


Classic Avocado (M340-7) is cool or warm?

The color Classic Avocado (M340-7) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Classic Avocado (M340-7)?

Classic Avocado (M340-7) has an LRV of nearly 15. 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

Classic Avocado (M340-7)

Light Color


Compare LRV 15 of Classic Avocado (M340-7) 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 15 puts Behr Classic Avocado (M340-7) 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


Classic Avocado (M340-7) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(110, 112, 66)
Red
110 (43.1%)
Green
112 (43.9%)
Blue
66 (25.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.79%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
41.07%
Key
56.08%

HSL

HSL(62.61deg, 25.8 %, 34.9 %)

Hue
62.61°
Saturation
25.84 %.
Lightness
34.90 %.

RYB

RYB(111, 144, 115)
Red
111 (43.5%)
Yellow
144 (56.5%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
62.61°
Saturation
41.07 %.
Brightness / Value
43.92 %.

HWB

H: 62.61°

W: 25.88 %

B: 56.08 %

XYZ

X : 13.21

Y : 15.3

Z : 7.41

YXY

Y1 : 15.3

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 56.86%

M : 56.08%

Y : 74.12%


LRV

~ 15.3 %

Munsell Color System

2.4GY 4.4/4

CIE-Lab

L : 46.04

A : -8.42

B : 25.3

CIE-Lch

L : 46.04

C : 26.67

H : 108.41

CIE-Luv

L : 46.04

U : 0.96

V : 30.76

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.11

A : -8.16

B : 16.14






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Classic Avocado (M340-7) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Classic Avocado (M340-7) (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.



#6D6D4B
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ΔE - 8.74 (91.3% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


Classic Avocado (M340-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Classic Avocado (M340-7) to Pantone PMS


#727337
PANTONE 7749 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
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PANTONE 7761 C
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
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PANTONE 7750 C
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


RAL Design


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RAL Classic


Classic Avocado (M340-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Classic Avocado (M340-7) to RAL Classic


#5E6E3B
RAL 6025 - Fern Green
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)
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RAL 6013 - Reed Green
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Classic Avocado (M340-7) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Classic Avocado (M340-7) to British Standard 4800


#5E7550
BS 12-B-27 - Green
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Classic Avocado (M340-7) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Classic Avocado (M340-7) (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


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Classic Avocado (M340-7) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Classic Avocado (M340-7) to PPG Paints


#6D7244
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ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Classic Avocado (M340-7) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Classic Avocado (M340-7) to Sherwin Williams


#71713E
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ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)





Valspar


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Benjamin Moore


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Dunn-Edwards


Classic Avocado (M340-7) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Classic Avocado (M340-7) to Dunn-Edwards


#75794A
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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

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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