Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray (HC-179) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Platinum Gray (HC-179) |
| Hex Color Code: | #A8A9A3 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(168, 169, 163) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.6%, 0.0%, 3.6%, 33.7% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Gray |
Platinum Gray HC-179 is a classic mid-tone gray paint color from Benjamin Moore's Historical Collection.
What color is Platinum Gray (HC-179)?
Platinum Gray (HC-179) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Platinum Gray (HC-179) is #A8A9A3, and the RGB color code is RGB(168, 169, 163).
In the RGB color model, Platinum Gray (HC-179) has a red value of 168, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 163. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.6% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 70° (degrees), 3.4 % saturation, and 65.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Platinum Gray (HC-179) has a hue of 70° (degrees), 3.6 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.
Platinum Gray (HC-179) is cool or warm?
The color Platinum Gray (HC-179) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Platinum Gray (HC-179)?
Platinum Gray (HC-179) has an LRV of nearly 39. 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
Platinum Gray (HC-179)
Light Color
Compare LRV 39 of Platinum Gray (HC-179) 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 39 puts Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray (HC-179) 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
Platinum Gray (HC-179) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(168, 169, 163)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
163 (63.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.59%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.55%
Key
33.73%
HSL
HSL(70deg, 3.4 %, 65.1 %)
Hue
70°
Saturation
3.37 %.
Lightness
65.10 %.
RYB
RYB(42, 74, 64)
Red
42 (16.6%)
Yellow
74 (28.8%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
70°
Saturation
3.55 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.
HWB
H: 70°
W: 63.92 %
B: 33.73 %
XYZ
X : 36.95
Y : 39.35
Z : 40.3
YXY
Y1 : 39.35
X : 0.32
Y2 : 0.34
CMY
C : 34.12%
M : 33.73%
Y : 36.08%
LRV
~ 39.3 %
Munsell Color System
5.8GY 6.7/0.6
CIE-Lab
L : 69
A : -1.47
B : 2.96
CIE-Lch
L : 69
C : 3.31
H : 116.46
CIE-Luv
L : 69
U : -0.24
V : 4.54
Hunter-Lab
L : 62.73
A : -4.63
B : 5.82
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RAL Classic
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Pantone PMS
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Pantone TCX
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British Standard 4800
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Color Combinations
View more Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray (HC-179) - #A8A9A3 color palettes and coordinating colors
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76776F
8F9089
A8A9A3
C1C2BD
DADAD8
F3F3F2
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.
A9A4A3
A9A7A3
A8A9A3
A5A9A3
A3A9A4
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.
A8A9A3
A3A8A9
A9A3A8
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
A8A9A3
A3A9A7
A4A3A9
A9A3A5
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
A8A9A3
B1B2AC
B9BAB5
C2C3BF
CBCBC8
D4D4D1
DCDDDA
E5E5E3
EEEEED
F6F6F6
FFFFFF
A8A9A3
979893
868782
767672
656562
545452
434441
323331
222221
111110
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray (HC-179) - #A8A9A3 Color Images and Patterns
