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Benjamin Moore Flax (2098-50) Paint Color


Color Name: Flax (2098-50)
Hex Color Code: #C0A9A1
RGB Color Code: RGB(192, 169, 161)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 12.0%, 16.1%, 24.7%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Flax (2098-50) color - its meaning and example


What color is Flax (2098-50)?

Flax (2098-50) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Flax (2098-50) is #C0A9A1, and the RGB color code is RGB(192, 169, 161).

In the RGB color model, Flax (2098-50) has a red value of 192, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 161. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.0% magenta, 16.1% yellow, and 24.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 15.5° (degrees), 19.7 % saturation, and 69.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Flax (2098-50) has a hue of 15.5° (degrees), 16.1 % saturation and 75.3 % brightness/value.


Flax (2098-50) is cool or warm?

The color Flax (2098-50) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Flax (2098-50)?

Flax (2098-50) has an LRV of nearly 42. 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

Flax (2098-50)

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of Flax (2098-50) 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 42 puts Benjamin Moore Flax (2098-50) 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


Flax (2098-50) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(192, 169, 161)
Red
192 (75.3%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
161 (63.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.98%
Yellow
16.15%
Key
24.71%

HSL

HSL(15.48deg, 19.7 %, 69.2 %)

Hue
15.48°
Saturation
19.75 %.
Lightness
69.22 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 72, 53)
Red
44 (17.4%)
Yellow
72 (28.0%)
Blue
53 (20.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
15.48°
Saturation
16.15 %.
Brightness / Value
75.29 %.

HWB

H: 15.48°

W: 63.14 %

B: 24.71 %

XYZ

X : 42.36

Y : 42.16

Z : 39.62

YXY

Y1 : 42.16

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 24.71%

M : 33.73%

Y : 36.86%


LRV

~ 42.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.8YR 6.9/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 70.98

A : 7.02

B : 7.17

CIE-Lch

L : 70.98

C : 10.03

H : 45.64

CIE-Luv

L : 70.98

U : 14.46

V : 9.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.93

A : 2.83

B : 9.27






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ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)





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


RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 4087 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


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Valspar


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Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


Behr


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ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)





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ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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Wispy Mauve (DE 6045)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
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Teatime Mauve (DEC 700)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
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Dusty Trail (DE 6052)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Flax (2098-50) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Flax (2098-50) to Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
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Glamour (SW 6031)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
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Artistic Taupe (SW 6030)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
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Doeskin (SW 6044)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% 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.







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