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Farrow & Ball Liquorice (CB10) Paint Color


Color Name: Liquorice (CB10)
Hex Color Code: #4A4949
RGB Color Code: RGB(74, 73, 73)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.4%, 1.4%, 71.0%
Color Family (Hue): Black Gray





About Liquorice (CB10) color - its meaning and example


What color is Liquorice (CB10)?

Liquorice (CB10) color belongs to the Black Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Liquorice (CB10) is #4A4949, and the RGB color code is RGB(74, 73, 73).

In the RGB color model, Liquorice (CB10) has a red value of 74, a green value of 73, and a blue value of 73. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.4% magenta, 1.4% yellow, and 71.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 0.7 % saturation, and 28.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Liquorice (CB10) has a hue of 0° (degrees), 1.4 % saturation and 29.0 % brightness/value.


Liquorice (CB10) is cool or warm?

The color Liquorice (CB10) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Liquorice (CB10)?

Liquorice (CB10) has an LRV of nearly 7. By LRV value, it is a 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

Liquorice (CB10)

Light Color


Compare LRV 7 of Liquorice (CB10) 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 7 puts Farrow & Ball Liquorice (CB10) 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


Liquorice (CB10) (Paint - Farrow & Ball) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(74, 73, 73)
Red
74 (29.0%)
Green
73 (28.6%)
Blue
73 (28.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.35%
Yellow
1.35%
Key
70.98%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 0.7 %, 28.8 %)

Hue
Saturation
0.68 %.
Lightness
28.82 %.

RYB

RYB(135, 145, 157)
Red
135 (52.8%)
Yellow
145 (56.9%)
Blue
157 (61.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
1.35 %.
Brightness / Value
29.02 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 28.63 %

B: 70.98 %

XYZ

X : 6.41

Y : 6.7

Z : 7.26

YXY

Y1 : 6.7

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 70.98%

M : 71.37%

Y : 71.37%


LRV

~ 6.7 %

Munsell Color System

8.2R 3.0/0.1

CIE-Lab

L : 31.12

A : 0.42

B : 0.14

CIE-Lch

L : 31.12

C : 0.44

H : 18.86

CIE-Luv

L : 31.12

U : 0.54

V : 0.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 25.89

A : -1.11

B : 1.5






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Liquorice (CB10) (Paint - Farrow & Ball)


Here are the colors similar to Liquorice (CB10) (Paint - Farrow & Ball). 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.



#3F3F3F
Shadow Gray
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#555555
Davy's gray
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#534B4F
Dark Liver
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#353839
Onyx
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Liquorice (CB10) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Liquorice (CB10) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Liquorice (CB10) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Liquorice (CB10) to British Standard 4800


#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#4D4E51
BS 02-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#443F39
BS 22-B-27 - Violet
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


RAL Design


Liquorice (CB10) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Liquorice (CB10) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Liquorice (CB10) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Liquorice (CB10) to Pantone PMS


#504D4A
PANTONE 10397 C
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#464142
PANTONE 4287 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#43403D
PANTONE 10398 C
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#3F4444
PANTONE 446 C
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Liquorice (CB10) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Liquorice (CB10) to RAL Classic


#4C4A44
RAL 7022 - Umbra Gray
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#45494E
RAL 7024 - Graphite Gray
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#4F5250
RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#4F5358
RAL 7015 - Slate Gray
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


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#464646
WordPress WP Dark Gray
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)





Paint similar to Liquorice (CB10) (Paint - Farrow & Ball)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Liquorice (CB10) (Paint - Farrow & Ball). 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


Liquorice (CB10) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Liquorice (CB10) to Dunn-Edwards


#464647
Black Tie (DE 6357)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#4E4B4A
Black Bean (DE 6385)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#474A4E
Black Bay (DEA 188)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#515153
Celluloid (DET 619)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Liquorice (CB10) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Liquorice (CB10) to PPG Paints


#464544
Onyx (PPG1011-7)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#414040
Black Magic (PPG1001-7)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#474C50
Witchcraft (PPG1037-7)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#4B4441
Phantom Mist (PPG1002-7)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


Valspar


Liquorice (CB10) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Liquorice (CB10) to Valspar


#46484A
Muskeg Grey (4005-2C)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#4D494C
Soft Panther (8006-12F)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#424040
Arrowhead (8006-11F)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#4C4B46
Vintage Frame (V142-6)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Liquorice (CB10) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Liquorice (CB10) to Benjamin Moore


#444647
Graphite (1603)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#4B4D4F
Cheating Heart (1617)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#4B4B4F
Day's End (2133-30)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#49484C
Deep Indigo (1442)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Liquorice (CB10) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Liquorice (CB10) to Sherwin Williams


#434341
Iron Ore (SW 7069)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#4F4D51
Perle Noir (SW 9154)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#44484D
Cyberspace (SW 7076)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#484C49
Rock Bottom (SW 7062)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Behr


Liquorice (CB10) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Liquorice (CB10) to Behr


#434442
Broadway (PPU18-20)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#4A4649
Catwalk (N550-7)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#505150
Space Black (N460-7)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#4F5152
Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% 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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