Benjamin Moore Metropolitan (AF-690) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Metropolitan (AF-690) |
| Hex Color Code: | #BABDB8 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(186, 189, 184) |
| CMYK Values*: | 1.6%, 0.0%, 2.6%, 25.9% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Gray |
What color is Metropolitan (AF-690)?
Metropolitan (AF-690) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Metropolitan (AF-690) is #BABDB8, and the RGB color code is RGB(186, 189, 184).
In the RGB color model, Metropolitan (AF-690) has a red value of 186, a green value of 189, and a blue value of 184. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.6% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 96° (degrees), 3.6 % saturation, and 73.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Metropolitan (AF-690) has a hue of 96° (degrees), 2.6 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.
Metropolitan (AF-690) is cool or warm?
The color Metropolitan (AF-690) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Metropolitan (AF-690)?
Metropolitan (AF-690) has an LRV of nearly 50. 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
Metropolitan (AF-690)
Light Color
Compare LRV 50 of Metropolitan (AF-690) 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 50 puts Benjamin Moore Metropolitan (AF-690) 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
Metropolitan (AF-690) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(186, 189, 184)
Red
186 (72.9%)
Green
189 (74.1%)
Blue
184 (72.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
1.59%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.65%
Key
25.88%
HSL
HSL(96deg, 3.6 %, 73.1 %)
Hue
96°
Saturation
3.65 %.
Lightness
73.14 %.
RYB
RYB(29, 60, 49)
Red
29 (11.4%)
Yellow
60 (23.4%)
Blue
49 (19.1%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
96°
Saturation
2.65 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.
HWB
H: 96°
W: 72.16 %
B: 25.88 %
XYZ
X : 47.1
Y : 50.29
Z : 52.57
YXY
Y1 : 50.29
X : 0.31
Y2 : 0.34
CMY
C : 27.06%
M : 25.88%
Y : 27.84%
LRV
~ 50.3 %
Munsell Color System
8.1GY 7.5/0.6
CIE-Lab
L : 76.25
A : -1.96
B : 2.15
CIE-Lch
L : 76.25
C : 2.91
H : 132.43
CIE-Luv
L : 76.25
U : -1.43
V : 3.52
Hunter-Lab
L : 70.92
A : -5.56
B : 5.69
Similar Colors and Paints
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Here are the colors similar to Metropolitan (AF-690) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
Pantone TCX
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Pantone PMS
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RAL Classic
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British Standard 4800
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RAL Design
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Paint similar to Metropolitan (AF-690) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)
Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Metropolitan (AF-690) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.
Benjamin Moore
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Dunn-Edwards
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Color Combinations
View more Benjamin Moore Metropolitan (AF-690) - #BABDB8 color palettes and coordinating colors
6D726A
878C83
A0A49E
BABDB8
D4D6D2
EDEEED
FFFFFF
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.
BDBBB8
BCBDB8
BABDB8
B8BDB9
B8BDBB
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.
BABDB8
B8BABD
BDB8BA
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
BABDB8
B8BDBD
BBB8BD
BDB9B8
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
BABDB8
C1C4BF
C8CAC6
CFD1CD
D6D7D4
DCDEDC
E3E5E3
EAEBEA
F1F2F1
F8F8F8
FFFFFF
BABDB8
A7AAA6
959793
828481
70716E
5D5E5C
4A4C4A
383937
252625
131312
000000
Example Color Images and Mockup
Benjamin Moore Metropolitan (AF-690) - #BABDB8 Color Images and Patterns
