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Farrow & Ball Cromarty (285) Paint Color


Color Name: Cromarty (285)
Hex Color Code: #CACCC0
RGB Color Code: RGB(202, 204, 192)
CMYK Values*: 1.0%, 0.0%, 5.9%, 20.0%
Color Family (Hue): Gray Green





About Cromarty (285) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cromarty (285)?

Cromarty (285) color belongs to the Gray Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cromarty (285) is #CACCC0, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 204, 192).

In the RGB color model, Cromarty (285) has a red value of 202, a green value of 204, and a blue value of 192. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 5.9% yellow, and 20.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 70° (degrees), 10.5 % saturation, and 77.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cromarty (285) has a hue of 70° (degrees), 5.9 % saturation and 80.0 % brightness/value.


Cromarty (285) is cool or warm?

The color Cromarty (285) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Cromarty (285)?

Cromarty (285) has an LRV of nearly 60. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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

Cromarty (285)

Light Color


Compare LRV 60 of Cromarty (285) 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 60 puts Farrow & Ball Cromarty (285) paint color in the medium 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


Cromarty (285) (Paint - Farrow & Ball) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(202, 204, 192)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
204 (80.0%)
Blue
192 (75.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.98%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
5.88%
Key
20.00%

HSL

HSL(70deg, 10.5 %, 77.6 %)

Hue
70°
Saturation
10.53 %.
Lightness
77.65 %.

RYB

RYB(22, 55, 37)
Red
22 (8.6%)
Yellow
55 (21.5%)
Blue
37 (14.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
70°
Saturation
5.88 %.
Brightness / Value
80.00 %.

HWB

H: 70°

W: 75.29 %

B: 20.00 %

XYZ

X : 55.46

Y : 59.55

Z : 58.44

YXY

Y1 : 59.55

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 20.78%

M : 20.00%

Y : 24.71%


LRV

~ 59.5 %

Munsell Color System

6.1GY 8.0/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 81.59

A : -2.83

B : 5.73

CIE-Lch

L : 81.59

C : 6.39

H : 116.29

CIE-Luv

L : 81.59

U : -0.49

V : 8.98

Hunter-Lab

L : 77.17

A : -6.75

B : 9.12






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cromarty (285) (Paint - Farrow & Ball)


Here are the colors similar to Cromarty (285) (Paint - Farrow & Ball). 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.



#CFCFC4
Pastel Gray
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
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Dark Beige
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#D9DAD2
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ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#D9D6CF
Timberwolf
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)





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


RAL Design


Cromarty (285) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cromarty (285) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Cromarty (285) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cromarty (285) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Cromarty (285) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cromarty (285) to RAL Classic


#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)


Pantone PMS


Cromarty (285) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cromarty (285) to Pantone PMS


#C6CDC1
PANTONE 4176 C
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#D6D2C4
PANTONE 7527 C
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#D1CCBD
PANTONE 7534 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#CCC8BF
PANTONE 9083 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Cromarty (285) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cromarty (285) to British Standard 4800


#CED2CC
BS 18-C-33 - Blue
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)





Paint similar to Cromarty (285) (Paint - Farrow & Ball)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cromarty (285) (Paint - Farrow & Ball). 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.


Valspar


Cromarty (285) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cromarty (285) to Valspar


#CACDC1
Sparkling Sage (5005-3B)
ΔE - 0.50 (99.5% similar)
#D0D1C4
Misty Memory (8004-29B)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#CDD0C7
Chilean Sea Bass (V142-2)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#D1CFC1
Upstate (T659)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Cromarty (285) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cromarty (285) to Benjamin Moore


#CFD0C5
Vapor Trails (1556)
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#CECEC0
Dusty Miller (CSP-755)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#CFD3C8
Night Mist (1569)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#C7C8B7
Vale Mist (1494)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)


Behr


Cromarty (285) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cromarty (285) to Behr


#C9CBC2
Heath Gray (N380-2)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#CCCFBF
Sliced Cucumber (PPU10-11)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#CAC9C0
Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#D1CFC0
Sawgrass (N350-2)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Cromarty (285) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cromarty (285) to Dunn-Edwards


#CBCDC4
Silhouette (DE 6276)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#D0D2C5
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ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
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Glass Tile (DE 6262)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#D0D1C1
Wishing Well (DE 6255)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Cromarty (285) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cromarty (285) to Sherwin Williams


#CBCEC5
Pearl Gray (SW 0052)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
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Filmy Green (SW 6190)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
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Frostwork (SW 0059)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#C9C9C0
Aloof Gray (SW 6197)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Cromarty (285) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cromarty (285) to PPG Paints


#CDCCBE
Metallic Mist (PPG1032-1)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#CFD2C7
Frivolous Folly (PPG1128-2)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#CDD2C9
Bay Of Fundy (PPG10-07)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#CCCCBA
Mix Or Match (PPG1031-1)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% 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


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