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Behr Lentil (N270-2) Paint Color


Color Name: Lentil (N270-2)
Hex Color Code: #DCC8B0
RGB Color Code: RGB(220, 200, 176)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 9.1%, 20.0%, 13.7%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Lentil (N270-2) color - its meaning and example


What color is Lentil (N270-2)?

Lentil (N270-2) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Lentil (N270-2) is #DCC8B0, and the RGB color code is RGB(220, 200, 176).

In the RGB color model, Lentil (N270-2) has a red value of 220, a green value of 200, and a blue value of 176. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.1% magenta, 20.0% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.7° (degrees), 38.6 % saturation, and 77.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Lentil (N270-2) has a hue of 32.7° (degrees), 20.0 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.


Lentil (N270-2) is cool or warm?

The color Lentil (N270-2) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Lentil (N270-2)?

Lentil (N270-2) has an LRV of nearly 60. 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

Lentil (N270-2)

Light Color


Compare LRV 60 of Lentil (N270-2) 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 60 puts Behr Lentil (N270-2) 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


Lentil (N270-2) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(220, 200, 176)
Red
220 (86.3%)
Green
200 (78.4%)
Blue
176 (69.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.09%
Yellow
20.00%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(32.73deg, 38.6 %, 77.6 %)

Hue
32.73°
Saturation
38.60 %.
Lightness
77.65 %.

RYB

RYB(27, 65, 31)
Red
27 (10.7%)
Yellow
65 (25.6%)
Blue
31 (12.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.73°
Saturation
20.00 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 32.73°

W: 69.02 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 58.01

Y : 59.66

Z : 49.53

YXY

Y1 : 59.66

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 13.73%

M : 21.57%

Y : 30.98%


LRV

~ 59.7 %

Munsell Color System

4.4Y 8.0/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 81.65

A : 3.2

B : 14.55

CIE-Lch

L : 81.65

C : 14.9

H : 77.6

CIE-Luv

L : 81.65

U : 13.59

V : 20.3

Hunter-Lab

L : 77.24

A : -1.12

B : 16.05






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Lentil (N270-2) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Lentil (N270-2) (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.



#DBC1AA
Coffee Foam
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
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Almond
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
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Desert Sand
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#E3DAC9
Bone
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Lentil (N270-2) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Lentil (N270-2) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Lentil (N270-2) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Lentil (N270-2) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)


Pantone PMS


Lentil (N270-2) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Lentil (N270-2) to Pantone PMS


#E0C6AD
PANTONE 4685 C
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#E7CEB5
PANTONE 2309 C
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#D9C0A9
PANTONE 2310 C
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#E1C5AE
PANTONE 4043 C
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


RAL Design


Lentil (N270-2) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Lentil (N270-2) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Lentil (N270-2) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Lentil (N270-2) to RAL Classic


#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to Lentil (N270-2) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Lentil (N270-2) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Lentil (N270-2) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Lentil (N270-2) to Sherwin Williams


#D8C4AE
Fresco Cream (SW 7719)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#DDC6AB
Colony Buff (SW 7723)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#DCC7B3
Playa Arenosa (SW 9094)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#D7C5B3
Sand Dollar (SW 6099)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Lentil (N270-2) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Lentil (N270-2) to Dunn-Edwards


#D5C3AD
Sahara (DEC 747)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#E2CAAF
You're Blushing (DET 446)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#DDC5AA
Cliff's View (DEC 720)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#DFC6AA
Travertine (DEC 738)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)


Behr


Lentil (N270-2) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Lentil (N270-2) to Behr


#DCC4AC
Sienna Dust (PPU3-08)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#DDC5AF
Bali Sand (N250-2A)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#E8D3BA
Minimum Beige (HDC-MD-17)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#E8D4BB
Cake Crumbs (S260-1A)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Lentil (N270-2) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Lentil (N270-2) to Benjamin Moore


#D7C2AD
King Arthur's Court (1081)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#EAD3BB
Sheraton Beige (HC-57)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#DAC2AE
Boudoir (AF-190)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#DAC0AA
Burlap (2163-50)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Valspar


Lentil (N270-2) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Lentil (N270-2) to Valspar


#D5C2AE
Cocoa Dust (T576)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#D9C1A8
Silken Stockings (V088-2)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#DFC5A9
Holmes Cream (3004-10B)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#DAC1AA
Vanilla Iced Coffee (P084)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Lentil (N270-2) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Lentil (N270-2) to PPG Paints


#DBC8B6
Cocoa Cream (PPG1079-3)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#E1C6A8
My Love (PPG1081-3)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#E6C8A9
Pumpkin Cream (PPG1080-2)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Behr Lentil (N270-2) - #DCC8B0 color palettes and coordinating colors



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 Lentil (N270-2) - #DCC8B0 Color Images and Patterns


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