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Benjamin Moore Nutmeg (1227) Paint Color


Color Name: Nutmeg (1227)
Hex Color Code: #C39D87
RGB Color Code: RGB(195, 157, 135)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 19.5%, 30.8%, 23.5%
Color Family (Hue): Red





About Nutmeg (1227) color - its meaning and example


What color is Nutmeg (1227)?

Nutmeg (1227) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nutmeg (1227) is #C39D87, and the RGB color code is RGB(195, 157, 135).

In the RGB color model, Nutmeg (1227) has a red value of 195, a green value of 157, and a blue value of 135. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.5% magenta, 30.8% yellow, and 23.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 22° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation, and 64.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nutmeg (1227) has a hue of 22° (degrees), 30.8 % saturation and 76.5 % brightness/value.


Nutmeg (1227) is cool or warm?

The color Nutmeg (1227) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Nutmeg (1227)?

Nutmeg (1227) has an LRV of nearly 37. 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

Nutmeg (1227)

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of Nutmeg (1227) 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 37 puts Benjamin Moore Nutmeg (1227) 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


Nutmeg (1227) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(195, 157, 135)
Red
195 (76.5%)
Green
157 (61.6%)
Blue
135 (52.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
19.49%
Yellow
30.77%
Key
23.53%

HSL

HSL(22deg, 33.3 %, 64.7 %)

Hue
22°
Saturation
33.33 %.
Lightness
64.71 %.

RYB

RYB(58, 86, 54)
Red
58 (22.9%)
Yellow
86 (33.6%)
Blue
54 (21.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
22°
Saturation
30.77 %.
Brightness / Value
76.47 %.

HWB

H: 22°

W: 52.94 %

B: 23.53 %

XYZ

X : 38.94

Y : 37.47

Z : 28.1

YXY

Y1 : 37.47

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 23.53%

M : 38.43%

Y : 47.06%


LRV

~ 37.5 %

Munsell Color System

7.2YR 6.6/3.6

CIE-Lab

L : 67.62

A : 10.89

B : 16.84

CIE-Lch

L : 67.62

C : 20.06

H : 57.12

CIE-Luv

L : 67.62

U : 25.89

V : 20.88

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.21

A : 6.43

B : 15.63






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Paint similar to Nutmeg (1227) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


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Benjamin Moore


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Sherwin Williams


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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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