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Farrow & Ball Old White (4) Paint Color


Color Name: Old White (4)
Hex Color Code: #C7BFAB
RGB Color Code: RGB(199, 191, 171)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 4.0%, 14.1%, 22.0%
Color Family (Hue): Beige Neutral





About Old White (4) color - its meaning and example


What color is Old White (4)?

Old White (4) color belongs to the Beige Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Old White (4) is #C7BFAB, and the RGB color code is RGB(199, 191, 171).

In the RGB color model, Old White (4) has a red value of 199, a green value of 191, and a blue value of 171. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.0% magenta, 14.1% yellow, and 22.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 20.0 % saturation, and 72.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Old White (4) has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 14.1 % saturation and 78.0 % brightness/value.


Old White (4) is cool or warm?

The color Old White (4) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Old White (4)?

Old White (4) has an LRV of nearly 52. 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

Old White (4)

Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of Old White (4) 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 52 puts Farrow & Ball Old White (4) 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


Old White (4) (Paint - Farrow & Ball) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(199, 191, 171)
Red
199 (78.0%)
Green
191 (74.9%)
Blue
171 (67.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.02%
Yellow
14.07%
Key
21.96%

HSL

HSL(42.86deg, 20.0 %, 72.5 %)

Hue
42.86°
Saturation
20.00 %.
Lightness
72.55 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 69, 42)
Red
31 (12.3%)
Yellow
69 (27.1%)
Blue
42 (16.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42.86°
Saturation
14.07 %.
Brightness / Value
78.04 %.

HWB

H: 42.86°

W: 67.06 %

B: 21.96 %

XYZ

X : 49.53

Y : 52.34

Z : 46.02

YXY

Y1 : 52.34

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 21.96%

M : 25.10%

Y : 32.94%


LRV

~ 52.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.9Y 7.6/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 77.49

A : -0.59

B : 11.09

CIE-Lch

L : 77.49

C : 11.11

H : 93.02

CIE-Luv

L : 77.49

U : 5.89

V : 16.07

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.35

A : -4.4

B : 12.93






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Old White (4) (Paint - Farrow & Ball)


Here are the colors similar to Old White (4) (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.



#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
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Pastel Gray
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)





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


RAL Design


Old White (4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Old White (4) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Old White (4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Old White (4) to Pantone PMS


#C7C3B2
PANTONE 4239 C
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#D1CCBD
PANTONE 7534 C
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Old White (4) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Old White (4) to British Standard 4800


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Old White (4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Old White (4) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Old White (4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Old White (4) to RAL Classic


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)





Paint similar to Old White (4) (Paint - Farrow & Ball)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Old White (4) (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.


Valspar


Old White (4) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Old White (4) to Valspar


#C9C5B3
Brown Buzz (6005-3B)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#C8C5B3
Grasscloth (T669)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#C7C5AE
Tea Party (V096-2)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#C9C8B1
Mint Frost (6001-3B)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Old White (4) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Old White (4) to Benjamin Moore


#CAC7B4
Doily (CSP-130)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#CBC7B0
Camouflage (2143-40)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#CECBBA
Stingray (1529)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#CDCAB2
Moon Shadow (1516)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Old White (4) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Old White (4) to Dunn-Edwards


#BBB3A2
Flintstone (DE 6221)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#B9B5A4
Wells Gray (DE 6242)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#BAB4A6
Pewter Patter (DET 627)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#D2CDBC
Bay Salt (DET 642)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Old White (4) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Old White (4) to Sherwin Williams


#D1CCB9
Ancient Marble (SW 6162)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#D1CDBF
Sedate Gray (SW 6169)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#C4B49C
Windsor Greige (SW 7528)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#BBBCA7
Softened Green (SW 6177)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Old White (4) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Old White (4) to PPG Paints


#CDCCBE
Metallic Mist (PPG1032-1)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#CCCCBA
Mix Or Match (PPG1031-1)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#D1CEB4
Silver Sage (PPG1113-2)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Behr


Old White (4) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Old White (4) to Behr


#CAC8B4
Ocean Foam (PPU10-10)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#B6AFA0
Camping Tent (N320-4)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#D1CFC0
Sawgrass (N350-2)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#CECBAE
Cilantro Cream (PPU9-18)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% 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.







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