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Benjamin Moore Dolphin (AF-715) Paint Color


Color Name: Dolphin (AF-715)
Hex Color Code: #85837D
RGB Color Code: RGB(133, 131, 125)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.5%, 6.0%, 47.8%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Dolphin (AF-715) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dolphin (AF-715)?

Dolphin (AF-715) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dolphin (AF-715) is #85837D, and the RGB color code is RGB(133, 131, 125).

In the RGB color model, Dolphin (AF-715) has a red value of 133, a green value of 131, and a blue value of 125. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.5% magenta, 6.0% yellow, and 47.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45° (degrees), 3.2 % saturation, and 50.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dolphin (AF-715) has a hue of 45° (degrees), 6.0 % saturation and 52.2 % brightness/value.


Dolphin (AF-715) is cool or warm?

The color Dolphin (AF-715) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Dolphin (AF-715)?

Dolphin (AF-715) has an LRV of nearly 23. 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

Dolphin (AF-715)

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of Dolphin (AF-715) 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 23 puts Benjamin Moore Dolphin (AF-715) 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


Dolphin (AF-715) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(133, 131, 125)
Red
133 (52.2%)
Green
131 (51.4%)
Blue
125 (49.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.50%
Yellow
6.02%
Key
47.84%

HSL

HSL(45deg, 3.2 %, 50.6 %)

Hue
45°
Saturation
3.17 %.
Lightness
50.59 %.

RYB

RYB(73, 99, 96)
Red
73 (28.6%)
Yellow
99 (38.7%)
Blue
96 (37.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
45°
Saturation
6.02 %.
Brightness / Value
52.16 %.

HWB

H: 45°

W: 49.02 %

B: 47.84 %

XYZ

X : 21.49

Y : 22.7

Z : 22.65

YXY

Y1 : 22.7

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 47.84%

M : 48.63%

Y : 50.98%


LRV

~ 22.7 %

Munsell Color System

10Y 5.3/0.6

CIE-Lab

L : 54.76

A : -0.4

B : 3.5

CIE-Lch

L : 54.76

C : 3.52

H : 96.51

CIE-Luv

L : 54.76

U : 1.5

V : 4.87

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.64

A : -2.86

B : 5.16






Similar Colors and Paints



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


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Pantone PMS


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#8C8985
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ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


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British Standard 4800


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#8A8A89
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ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)


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#808080
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ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)





Paint similar to Dolphin (AF-715) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dolphin (AF-715) (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.


Benjamin Moore


Dolphin (AF-715) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dolphin (AF-715) to Benjamin Moore


#85837D
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ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)


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#87857E
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ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)


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ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)





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PPG Paints


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ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dolphin (AF-715) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dolphin (AF-715) to Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
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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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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