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Behr Historical Gray (N370-4A) Paint Color


Color Name: Historical Gray (N370-4A)
Hex Color Code: #A7A699
RGB Color Code: RGB(167, 166, 153)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.6%, 8.4%, 34.5%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Historical Gray (N370-4A) color - its meaning and example


What color is Historical Gray (N370-4A)?

Historical Gray (N370-4A) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Historical Gray (N370-4A) is #A7A699, and the RGB color code is RGB(167, 166, 153).

In the RGB color model, Historical Gray (N370-4A) has a red value of 167, a green value of 166, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.6% magenta, 8.4% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 55.7° (degrees), 7.4 % saturation, and 62.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Historical Gray (N370-4A) has a hue of 55.7° (degrees), 8.4 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.


Historical Gray (N370-4A) is cool or warm?

The color Historical Gray (N370-4A) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Historical Gray (N370-4A)?

Historical Gray (N370-4A) has an LRV of nearly 38. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Historical Gray (N370-4A)

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of Historical Gray (N370-4A) 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 38 puts Behr Historical Gray (N370-4A) 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


Historical Gray (N370-4A) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(167, 166, 153)
Red
167 (65.5%)
Green
166 (65.1%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.60%
Yellow
8.38%
Key
34.51%

HSL

HSL(55.71deg, 7.4 %, 62.7 %)

Hue
55.71°
Saturation
7.37 %.
Lightness
62.75 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 81, 65)
Red
46 (18.2%)
Yellow
81 (31.6%)
Blue
65 (25.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
55.71°
Saturation
8.38 %.
Brightness / Value
65.49 %.

HWB

H: 55.71°

W: 60.00 %

B: 34.51 %

XYZ

X : 35.32

Y : 37.79

Z : 35.57

YXY

Y1 : 37.79

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 34.51%

M : 34.90%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 37.8 %

Munsell Color System

3.7GY 6.6/1.3

CIE-Lab

L : 67.86

A : -2

B : 6.85

CIE-Lch

L : 67.86

C : 7.14

H : 106.3

CIE-Luv

L : 67.86

U : 1.31

V : 10.1

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.47

A : -5.01

B : 8.72






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Historical Gray (N370-4A) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Historical Gray (N370-4A) (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.



#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Historical Gray (N370-4A) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Historical Gray (N370-4A) to Pantone PMS


#A8A99E
PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
#ADA79E
PANTONE 9084 C
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#AFA9A0
PANTONE 401 C
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Historical Gray (N370-4A) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Historical Gray (N370-4A) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Historical Gray (N370-4A) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Historical Gray (N370-4A) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Historical Gray (N370-4A) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Historical Gray (N370-4A) to RAL Classic


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Historical Gray (N370-4A) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Historical Gray (N370-4A) to British Standard 4800


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)





Paint similar to Historical Gray (N370-4A) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Historical Gray (N370-4A) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Historical Gray (N370-4A) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Historical Gray (N370-4A) to Dunn-Edwards


#A5A495
Whale Watching (DET 512)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#B3AB98
Shaggy Barked (DEC 771)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#B9B5A4
Wells Gray (DE 6242)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#BAB4A6
Pewter Patter (DET 627)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Historical Gray (N370-4A) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Historical Gray (N370-4A) to Sherwin Williams


#A6A397
Downing Stone (SW 2821)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#B0AB9C
Chatroom (SW 6171)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#B2AC9C
Gateway Gray (SW 7644)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#ACA79E
Dorian Gray (SW 7017)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Historical Gray (N370-4A) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Historical Gray (N370-4A) to Benjamin Moore


#AEAA9A
Herbal Escape (1487)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#A8A295
Rockport Gray (HC-105)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#AEA897
Sandy Hook Gray (HC-108)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#B1ADA2
Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)





PPG Paints


Historical Gray (N370-4A) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Historical Gray (N370-4A) to PPG Paints


#AEAB9A
Olive It (PPG1032-3)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#AAA492
Aldabra (PPG14-28)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#AFABA1
Kalispell (PPG0998-3)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#B1AA9C
Sharkskin (PPG1025-4)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


Behr


Historical Gray (N370-4A) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Historical Gray (N370-4A) to Behr


#B0ADA0
Wells Gray (PPU25-06)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#B1AEA2
Granite Boulder (790D-4)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#ADA493
Roadside (MQ2-52)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#B6AFA0
Camping Tent (N320-4)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Valspar


Historical Gray (N370-4A) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Historical Gray (N370-4A) to Valspar


#A6A290
Green Turquoise (8004-26D)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#ACA996
Afternoon Nap (T679)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#B0A998
Artemis (8006-1D)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#A9A8A2
Stately Graystone (V118-2)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% 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


Behr Historical Gray (N370-4A) - #A7A699 Color Images and Patterns


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