Pavilion Gray No. 242 is a paint color by Farrow & Ball, characterized as a cool mid-grey color. This color was originally developed for a bespoke pavilion and draws inspiration from the elegant hues of 18th-century Swedish decor. It is classified as one of the Architectural Neutrals, making it versatile for various interior applications.
What color is Pavilion Gray (242)?
Pavilion Gray (242) color belongs to the Neutral Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pavilion Gray (242) is #C3C1BB, and the RGB color code is RGB(195, 193, 187).
In the RGB color model, Pavilion Gray (242) has a red value of 195, a green value of 193, and a blue value of 187. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.0% magenta, 4.1% yellow, and 23.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45° (degrees), 6.2 % saturation, and 74.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pavilion Gray (242) has a hue of 45° (degrees), 4.1 % saturation and 76.5 % brightness/value.
Pavilion Gray (242) is cool or warm?
The color Pavilion Gray (242) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Pavilion Gray (242)?
Pavilion Gray (242) has an LRV of nearly 53. 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
Pavilion Gray (242)
Light Color
Compare LRV 53 of Pavilion Gray (242) 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 53 puts Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray (242) 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
Pavilion Gray (242) (Paint - Farrow & Ball) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
CMYK
HSL
HSL(45deg, 6.2 %, 74.9 %)
RYB
HSV/HSB
HWB
H: 45°
W: 73.33 %
B: 23.53 %
XYZ
X : 50.55
Y : 53.33
Z : 54.64
YXY
Y1 : 53.33
X : 0.32
Y2 : 0.34
CMY
C : 23.53%
M : 24.31%
Y : 26.67%
LRV
Munsell Color System
CIE-Lab
L : 78.07
A : -0.38
B : 3.25
CIE-Lch
L : 78.07
C : 3.27
H : 96.7
CIE-Luv
L : 78.07
U : 1.49
V : 4.88
Hunter-Lab
L : 73.03
A : -4.25
B : 6.75
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Color Combinations
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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 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.
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
Example Color Images and Mockup
Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray (242) - #C3C1BB Color Images and Patterns
