Benjamin Moore Fossil (AF-65) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Fossil (AF-65) |
| Hex Color Code: | #E3DDCE |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(227, 221, 206) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 2.6%, 9.3%, 11.0% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral |
What color is Fossil (AF-65)?
Fossil (AF-65) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Fossil (AF-65) is #E3DDCE, and the RGB color code is RGB(227, 221, 206).
In the RGB color model, Fossil (AF-65) has a red value of 227, a green value of 221, and a blue value of 206. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.6% magenta, 9.3% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 27.3 % saturation, and 84.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Fossil (AF-65) has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 9.3 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.
Fossil (AF-65) is cool or warm?
The color Fossil (AF-65) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Fossil (AF-65)?
Fossil (AF-65) has an LRV of nearly 73. By LRV value, it is a 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
Fossil (AF-65)
Light Color
Compare LRV 73 of Fossil (AF-65) 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 73 puts Benjamin Moore Fossil (AF-65) paint color in the
lighter 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
Fossil (AF-65) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(227, 221, 206)
Red
227 (89.0%)
Green
221 (86.7%)
Blue
206 (80.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.64%
Yellow
9.25%
Key
10.98%
HSL
HSL(42.86deg, 27.3 %, 84.9 %)
Hue
42.86°
Saturation
27.27 %.
Lightness
84.90 %.
RYB
RYB(14, 44, 22)
Red
14 (5.5%)
Yellow
44 (17.3%)
Blue
22 (8.5%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
42.86°
Saturation
9.25 %.
Brightness / Value
89.02 %.
HWB
H: 42.86°
W: 80.78 %
B: 10.98 %
XYZ
X : 68.68
Y : 72.5
Z : 68.77
YXY
Y1 : 72.5
X : 0.33
Y2 : 0.35
CMY
C : 10.98%
M : 13.33%
Y : 19.22%
LRV
~ 72.5 %
Munsell Color System
0.4GY 8.7/1.3
CIE-Lab
L : 88.21
A : -0.51
B : 8.08
CIE-Lch
L : 88.21
C : 8.09
H : 93.6
CIE-Luv
L : 88.21
U : 4.33
V : 12.12
Hunter-Lab
L : 85.15
A : -5.04
B : 11.72
Similar Colors and Paints
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
Pantone TCX
Fossil (AF-65) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Fossil (AF-65) to Pantone TCX
RAL Classic
Fossil (AF-65) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Fossil (AF-65) to RAL Classic
RAL Design
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Pantone PMS
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British Standard 4800
Fossil (AF-65) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Fossil (AF-65) to British Standard 4800
Paint similar to Fossil (AF-65) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)
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Benjamin Moore
Fossil (AF-65) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Fossil (AF-65) to Benjamin Moore
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PPG Paints
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Behr
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Dunn-Edwards
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Color Combinations
View more Benjamin Moore Fossil (AF-65) - #E3DDCE color palettes and coordinating colors
AB996D
BEB08D
D0C6AE
E3DDCE
F6F4EE
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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.
E3CED4
E3D3CE
E3DDCE
DEE3CE
D4E3CE
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.
E3DDCE
CEE3DD
DDCEE3
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
E3DDCE
CEE3D3
CED4E3
E3CEDF
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
E3DDCE
E6E0D3
E9E4D8
EBE7DD
EEEBE2
F1EEE6
F4F1EB
F7F5F0
F9F8F5
FCFCFA
FFFFFF
E3DDCE
CCC7B9
B6B1A5
9F9B90
88857C
726E67
5B5852
44423E
2D2C29
171615
000000
Example Color Images and Mockup
Benjamin Moore Fossil (AF-65) - #E3DDCE Color Images and Patterns
