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Behr Cool Ashes (N520-4) Paint Color


Color Name: Cool Ashes (N520-4)
Hex Color Code: #929291
RGB Color Code: RGB(146, 146, 145)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 0.7%, 42.7%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Cool Ashes (N520-4) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cool Ashes (N520-4)?

Cool Ashes (N520-4) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cool Ashes (N520-4) is #929291, and the RGB color code is RGB(146, 146, 145).

In the RGB color model, Cool Ashes (N520-4) has a red value of 146, a green value of 146, and a blue value of 145. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.7% yellow, and 42.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 0.5 % saturation, and 57.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cool Ashes (N520-4) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 0.7 % saturation and 57.3 % brightness/value.


Cool Ashes (N520-4) is cool or warm?

The color Cool Ashes (N520-4) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Cool Ashes (N520-4)?

Cool Ashes (N520-4) has an LRV of nearly 29. 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

Cool Ashes (N520-4)

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of Cool Ashes (N520-4) 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 29 puts Behr Cool Ashes (N520-4) 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


Cool Ashes (N520-4) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(146, 146, 145)
Red
146 (57.3%)
Green
146 (57.3%)
Blue
145 (56.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.68%
Key
42.75%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 0.5 %, 57.1 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
0.46 %.
Lightness
57.06 %.

RYB

RYB(58, 85, 84)
Red
58 (22.7%)
Yellow
85 (33.3%)
Blue
84 (32.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
0.68 %.
Brightness / Value
57.25 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 56.86 %

B: 42.75 %

XYZ

X : 27.24

Y : 28.71

Z : 30.89

YXY

Y1 : 28.71

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 42.75%

M : 42.75%

Y : 43.14%


LRV

~ 28.7 %

Munsell Color System

4.1GY 5.9/0.1

CIE-Lab

L : 60.53

A : -0.19

B : 0.52

CIE-Lch

L : 60.53

C : 0.56

H : 110.02

CIE-Luv

L : 60.53

U : 0.06

V : 0.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.58

A : -3.02

B : 3.33






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cool Ashes (N520-4) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Cool Ashes (N520-4) (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.



#989898
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#848789
Aluminium
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#848482
Battleship Gray
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#848482
Old Silver
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)





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


British Standard 4800


Cool Ashes (N520-4) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cool Ashes (N520-4) to British Standard 4800


#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 0.69 (99.3% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#92969B
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


Cool Ashes (N520-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cool Ashes (N520-4) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Cool Ashes (N520-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cool Ashes (N520-4) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Cool Ashes (N520-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cool Ashes (N520-4) to RAL Classic


#8E9291
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#979392
RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#8D9295
RAL 7045 - Telegray 1
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Pantone PMS


Cool Ashes (N520-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cool Ashes (N520-4) to Pantone PMS


#999999
PANTONE 4289 C
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#908D8D
PANTONE 8420 C
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#8C8B89
PANTONE 8001 C
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#95908D
PANTONE 8040 C
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)





Paint similar to Cool Ashes (N520-4) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cool Ashes (N520-4) (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


Cool Ashes (N520-4) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cool Ashes (N520-4) to Behr


#949492
Anonymous (780F-5)
ΔE - 0.86 (99.1% similar)
#969795
Shark Fin (PPU24-19)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#8F9395
Flint Gray (PPU26-05)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Cool Ashes (N520-4) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cool Ashes (N520-4) to Benjamin Moore


#929392
Wall Street (CSP-20)
ΔE - 0.61 (99.4% similar)
#929591
Rainstorm (CSP-50)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#999492
Soho Loft (CSP-10)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#909698
Tucker Gray (CW-705)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Cool Ashes (N520-4) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cool Ashes (N520-4) to Sherwin Williams


#949392
Gray Shingle (SW 7670)
ΔE - 0.69 (99.3% similar)
#959491
Summit Gray (SW 7669)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#939591
Tin Lizzie (SW 9163)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#939899
African Gray (SW 9162)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)





PPG Paints


Cool Ashes (N520-4) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cool Ashes (N520-4) to PPG Paints


#92928F
Cloudy Slate (PPG0996-4)
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#8E908D
Phoenix Fossil (PPG1009-5)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#918E8C
Antique Silver (PPG1002-5)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#969794
Playing Possum (PPG0997-5)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Cool Ashes (N520-4) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cool Ashes (N520-4) to Dunn-Edwards


#8D8F8E
Stieglitz Silver (DET 612)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#999B9B
Walrus (DE 6368)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#97969A
Formal Gray (DE 6382)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#888786
Looking Glass (DE 6376)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


Valspar


Cool Ashes (N520-4) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cool Ashes (N520-4) to Valspar


#959896
Stone Mason Gray (4008-1C)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#8E8D88
Four-Wheel Gray (V119-2)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#9B9893
Stone Age (M102)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#9A9B97
Still Life in Gray (V120-2)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% 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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Behr Cool Ashes (N520-4) - #929291 Color Images and Patterns


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