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Behr Dry Brown (N230-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Dry Brown (N230-5)
Hex Color Code: #968374
RGB Color Code: RGB(150, 131, 116)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 12.7%, 22.7%, 41.2%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Dry Brown (N230-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dry Brown (N230-5)?

Dry Brown (N230-5) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dry Brown (N230-5) is #968374, and the RGB color code is RGB(150, 131, 116).

In the RGB color model, Dry Brown (N230-5) has a red value of 150, a green value of 131, and a blue value of 116. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.7% magenta, 22.7% yellow, and 41.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.5° (degrees), 13.9 % saturation, and 52.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dry Brown (N230-5) has a hue of 26.5° (degrees), 22.7 % saturation and 58.8 % brightness/value.


Dry Brown (N230-5) is cool or warm?

The color Dry Brown (N230-5) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Dry Brown (N230-5)?

Dry Brown (N230-5) has an LRV of nearly 24. 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

Dry Brown (N230-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of Dry Brown (N230-5) 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 24 puts Behr Dry Brown (N230-5) 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


Dry Brown (N230-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(150, 131, 116)
Red
150 (58.8%)
Green
131 (51.4%)
Blue
116 (45.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.67%
Yellow
22.67%
Key
41.18%

HSL

HSL(26.47deg, 13.9 %, 52.2 %)

Hue
26.47°
Saturation
13.93 %.
Lightness
52.16 %.

RYB

RYB(78, 101, 86)
Red
78 (30.5%)
Yellow
101 (39.4%)
Blue
86 (33.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.47°
Saturation
22.67 %.
Brightness / Value
58.82 %.

HWB

H: 26.47°

W: 45.49 %

B: 41.18 %

XYZ

X : 23.85

Y : 23.98

Z : 19.89

YXY

Y1 : 23.98

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 41.18%

M : 48.63%

Y : 54.51%


LRV

~ 24 %

Munsell Color System

1.7Y 5.4/2

CIE-Lab

L : 56.07

A : 4.73

B : 10.76

CIE-Lch

L : 56.07

C : 11.75

H : 66.29

CIE-Luv

L : 56.07

U : 12.67

V : 13.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.97

A : 1.24

B : 10.19






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dry Brown (N230-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Dry Brown (N230-5) (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.



#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#967969
Mocha
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#98817B
Cinereous
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#8B8680
Gray (Crayola)
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Dry Brown (N230-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dry Brown (N230-5) to Pantone PMS


#9A887B
PANTONE 8020 C
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#96826E
PANTONE 4049 C
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#98897B
PANTONE 10371 C
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#947D6E
PANTONE 4257 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Dry Brown (N230-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dry Brown (N230-5) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Dry Brown (N230-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dry Brown (N230-5) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Dry Brown (N230-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dry Brown (N230-5) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Dry Brown (N230-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dry Brown (N230-5) to RAL Classic


#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#817B73
RAL 7048 - Pearl Mouse Gray
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)
#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 7.55 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Dry Brown (N230-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dry Brown (N230-5) (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


Dry Brown (N230-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dry Brown (N230-5) to Behr


#9D8675
Earthnut (PPU5-16)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#938577
Ottertail (N220-5)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#8F7D70
Bridle Leather (N180-5)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Dry Brown (N230-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dry Brown (N230-5) to Benjamin Moore


#978477
Driftwood (2107-40)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#9D8774
Woodacres (1020)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#968777
Beigewood (1007)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#9E8C7C
Ticonderoga Taupe (992)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Valspar


Dry Brown (N230-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dry Brown (N230-5) to Valspar


#928070
Chocolate Milk (8005-8E)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
#988170
Tempered Allspice (2006-9C)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#98816E
Cavern (V133-5)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#967E71
Creamy Mocha (8004-9E)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)





PPG Paints


Dry Brown (N230-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dry Brown (N230-5) to PPG Paints


#988171
Locomotion (PPG1076-5)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#968379
Ranch Mink (PPG1075-5)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#957D6F
Peppered Pecan (PPG1074-5)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#9D8C7C
Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Dry Brown (N230-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dry Brown (N230-5) to Sherwin Williams


#9C8373
Dusted Truffle (SW 9083)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#9C8A79
Tavern Taupe (SW 7508)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#988977
Curio Gray (SW 0024)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#978A7F
Hammered Silver (SW 2840)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dry Brown (N230-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dry Brown (N230-5) to Dunn-Edwards


#9E8779
Cobblestone Path (DE 6068)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#927F76
Carmel Mission (DET 694)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#A08475
Wood Lake (DE 6075)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#A48B73
Whole Wheat (DE 6124)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% 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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