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Benjamin Moore Oatmeal (268) Paint Color


Color Name: Oatmeal (268)
Hex Color Code: #ECE3CA
RGB Color Code: RGB(236, 227, 202)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.8%, 14.4%, 7.5%
Color Family (Hue): Brown





About Oatmeal (268) color - its meaning and example


What color is Oatmeal (268)?

Oatmeal (268) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Oatmeal (268) is #ECE3CA, and the RGB color code is RGB(236, 227, 202).

In the RGB color model, Oatmeal (268) has a red value of 236, a green value of 227, and a blue value of 202. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 14.4% yellow, and 7.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.1° (degrees), 47.2 % saturation, and 85.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Oatmeal (268) has a hue of 44.1° (degrees), 14.4 % saturation and 92.5 % brightness/value.


Oatmeal (268) is cool or warm?

The color Oatmeal (268) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Oatmeal (268)?

Oatmeal (268) has an LRV of nearly 77. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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

Oatmeal (268)

Light Color


Compare LRV 77 of Oatmeal (268) 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 77 puts Benjamin Moore Oatmeal (268) paint color in the lighter 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


Oatmeal (268) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(236, 227, 202)
Red
236 (92.5%)
Green
227 (89.0%)
Blue
202 (79.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.81%
Yellow
14.41%
Key
7.45%

HSL

HSL(44.12deg, 47.2 %, 85.9 %)

Hue
44.12°
Saturation
47.22 %.
Lightness
85.88 %.

RYB

RYB(12, 48, 16)
Red
12 (4.8%)
Yellow
48 (19.0%)
Blue
16 (6.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
44.12°
Saturation
14.41 %.
Brightness / Value
92.55 %.

HWB

H: 44.12°

W: 79.22 %

B: 7.45 %

XYZ

X : 72.72

Y : 77.04

Z : 66.91

YXY

Y1 : 77.04

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 7.45%

M : 10.98%

Y : 20.78%


LRV

~ 77 %

Munsell Color System

0.7GY 8.9/2.1

CIE-Lab

L : 90.34

A : -1.04

B : 13.3

CIE-Lch

L : 90.34

C : 13.34

H : 94.48

CIE-Luv

L : 90.34

U : 6.72

V : 19.78

Hunter-Lab

L : 87.77

A : -5.7

B : 16.24






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Oatmeal (268) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Oatmeal (268) (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.



#EAE0C8
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ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)





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


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


Oatmeal (268) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Oatmeal (268) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 9184 C
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


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ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
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RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Oatmeal (268) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Oatmeal (268) to British Standard 4800


#E5E4D0
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ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
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BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to Oatmeal (268) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Oatmeal (268) (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


Oatmeal (268) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Oatmeal (268) to Benjamin Moore


#ECE3CA
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ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)


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#ECE3CC
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ΔE - 0.72 (99.3% similar)
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ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 0.78 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)





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ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)


Behr


Oatmeal (268) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Oatmeal (268) to Behr


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Valspar


Oatmeal (268) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Oatmeal (268) to Valspar


#ECE5D0
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ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% 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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