Benjamin Moore Moroccan Spice (AF-285) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Moroccan Spice (AF-285) |
| Hex Color Code: | #B25C50 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(178, 92, 80) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 48.3%, 55.1%, 30.2% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Red |
What color is Moroccan Spice (AF-285)?
Moroccan Spice (AF-285) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Moroccan Spice (AF-285) is #B25C50, and the RGB color code is RGB(178, 92, 80).
In the RGB color model, Moroccan Spice (AF-285) has a red value of 178, a green value of 92, and a blue value of 80. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 48.3% magenta, 55.1% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 7.3° (degrees), 38.9 % saturation, and 50.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Moroccan Spice (AF-285) has a hue of 7.3° (degrees), 55.1 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.
Moroccan Spice (AF-285) is cool or warm?
The color Moroccan Spice (AF-285) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Moroccan Spice (AF-285)?
Moroccan Spice (AF-285) has an LRV of nearly 18. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Moroccan Spice (AF-285)
Light Color
Compare LRV 18 of Moroccan Spice (AF-285) 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 18 puts Benjamin Moore Moroccan Spice (AF-285) 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
Moroccan Spice (AF-285) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(178, 92, 80)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
92 (36.1%)
Blue
80 (31.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
48.31%
Yellow
55.06%
Key
30.20%
HSL
HSL(7.35deg, 38.9 %, 50.6 %)
Hue
7.35°
Saturation
38.89 %.
Lightness
50.59 %.
RYB
RYB(123, 97, 77)
Red
123 (48.2%)
Yellow
97 (38.2%)
Blue
77 (30.2%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
7.35°
Saturation
55.06 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.
HWB
H: 7.35°
W: 31.37 %
B: 30.20 %
XYZ
X : 23.64
Y : 17.7
Z : 9.76
YXY
Y1 : 17.7
X : 0.46
Y2 : 0.35
CMY
C : 30.20%
M : 63.92%
Y : 68.63%
LRV
~ 17.7 %
Munsell Color System
8.5R 4.7/7.8
CIE-Lab
L : 49.13
A : 33.69
B : 22.78
CIE-Lch
L : 49.13
C : 40.67
H : 34.07
CIE-Luv
L : 49.13
U : 63.29
V : 20.4
Hunter-Lab
L : 42.07
A : 26.66
B : 15.69
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
Pantone PMS
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Pantone TCX
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British Standard 4800
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RAL Classic
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Color Combinations
View more Benjamin Moore Moroccan Spice (AF-285) - #B25C50 color palettes and coordinating colors
492520
6C3730
90493F
B25C50
C27D73
D19E97
E1BFBA
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.
B250A6
B25075
B25C50
B28D50
A6B250
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.
B25C50
50B25C
5C50B2
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
B25C50
75B250
50A6B2
8D50B2
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
B25C50
B96C61
C17C73
C98C84
D09D96
D8ADA7
E0BDB9
E7CECA
EFDEDC
F7EEED
FFFFFF
B25C50
A05248
8E4940
7C4038
6A3730
592E28
472420
351B18
231210
110908
000000
Complementary / Opposite Color
B25C50
Moroccan Spice (AF-285)
50A6B2
Cadet Blue*
Complementary / Opposite Color
Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.
What is the contrasting color of Benjamin Moore Moroccan Spice (AF-285) - #B25C50?
Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Moroccan Spice (AF-285) - #B25C50 is #50A6B2,
color name is Cadet Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways,
Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.
What color compliments Benjamin Moore Moroccan Spice (AF-285) - #B25C50?
Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Moroccan Spice (AF-285) - #B25C50 is #50A6B2,
color name is Cadet Blue*.
Example Color Images and Mockup
Benjamin Moore Moroccan Spice (AF-285) - #B25C50 Color Images and Patterns
