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Farrow & Ball Roasted Macadamia (CB2) Paint Color


Color Name: Roasted Macadamia (CB2)
Hex Color Code: #C6BAAA
RGB Color Code: RGB(198, 186, 170)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.1%, 14.1%, 22.4%
Color Family (Hue): Beige Neutral





About Roasted Macadamia (CB2) color - its meaning and example

Roasted Macadamia No. CB2 is a paint color from Farrow & Ball, described as a warm, stony neutral. This soft beige shade is inspired by the color of macadamia nuts.


What color is Roasted Macadamia (CB2)?

Roasted Macadamia (CB2) color belongs to the Beige Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Roasted Macadamia (CB2) is #C6BAAA, and the RGB color code is RGB(198, 186, 170).

In the RGB color model, Roasted Macadamia (CB2) has a red value of 198, a green value of 186, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.1% magenta, 14.1% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.3° (degrees), 19.7 % saturation, and 72.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Roasted Macadamia (CB2) has a hue of 34.3° (degrees), 14.1 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.


Roasted Macadamia (CB2) is cool or warm?

The color Roasted Macadamia (CB2) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Roasted Macadamia (CB2)?

Roasted Macadamia (CB2) has an LRV of nearly 50. 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

Roasted Macadamia (CB2)

Light Color


Compare LRV 50 of Roasted Macadamia (CB2) 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 50 puts Farrow & Ball Roasted Macadamia (CB2) 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


Roasted Macadamia (CB2) (Paint - Farrow & Ball) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(198, 186, 170)
Red
198 (77.6%)
Green
186 (72.9%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.06%
Yellow
14.14%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(34.29deg, 19.7 %, 72.2 %)

Hue
34.29°
Saturation
19.72 %.
Lightness
72.16 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 69, 45)
Red
34 (13.3%)
Yellow
69 (26.9%)
Blue
45 (17.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
34.29°
Saturation
14.14 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 34.29°

W: 66.67 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 48.1

Y : 50.03

Z : 45.15

YXY

Y1 : 50.03

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 22.35%

M : 27.06%

Y : 33.33%


LRV

~ 50 %

Munsell Color System

5.3Y 7.5/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 76.09

A : 1.54

B : 9.63

CIE-Lch

L : 76.09

C : 9.75

H : 80.92

CIE-Luv

L : 76.09

U : 8.09

V : 13.59

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.73

A : -2.38

B : 11.66






Similar Colors and Paints



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ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Roasted Macadamia (CB2) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Roasted Macadamia (CB2) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


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#C5B9AC
PANTONE 7528 C
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
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PANTONE 4085 C
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Roasted Macadamia (CB2) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Roasted Macadamia (CB2) to British Standard 4800


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
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BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
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BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)


RAL Design


Roasted Macadamia (CB2) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Roasted Macadamia (CB2) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Roasted Macadamia (CB2) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Roasted Macadamia (CB2) to RAL Classic


#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
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RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
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RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)





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Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Roasted Macadamia (CB2) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Roasted Macadamia (CB2) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Roasted Macadamia (CB2) to Dunn-Edwards


#C5B5A4
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ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Roasted Macadamia (CB2) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Roasted Macadamia (CB2) to PPG Paints


#C6BAAF
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ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
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Grey Mauve (PPG18-03)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


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Roasted Macadamia (CB2) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Roasted Macadamia (CB2) to Benjamin Moore


#C3B8AE
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ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Roasted Macadamia (CB2) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Roasted Macadamia (CB2) to Sherwin Williams


#C8BFB5
Twilight Gray (SW 0054)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
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Khaki Shade (SW 7533)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


Valspar


Roasted Macadamia (CB2) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Roasted Macadamia (CB2) to Valspar


#C7B5A4
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ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
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Dust Bunny (2005-10B)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Behr


Roasted Macadamia (CB2) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Roasted Macadamia (CB2) to Behr


#CEBCAE
Windrift Beige (N190-3)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
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Race Track (N180-3)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
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Doeskin Gray (N200-2)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% 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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