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Benjamin Moore Slate (CW-700) Paint Color


Color Name: Slate (CW-700)
Hex Color Code: #A3A8A8
RGB Color Code: RGB(163, 168, 168)
CMYK Values*: 3.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 34.1%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Slate (CW-700) color - its meaning and example


What color is Slate (CW-700)?

Slate (CW-700) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Slate (CW-700) is #A3A8A8, and the RGB color code is RGB(163, 168, 168).

In the RGB color model, Slate (CW-700) has a red value of 163, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 168. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 180° (degrees), 2.8 % saturation, and 64.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Slate (CW-700) has a hue of 180° (degrees), 3.0 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.


Slate (CW-700) is cool or warm?

The color Slate (CW-700) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Slate (CW-700)?

Slate (CW-700) 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

Slate (CW-700)

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of Slate (CW-700) 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 Slate (CW-700) 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


Slate (CW-700) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(163, 168, 168)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
168 (65.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.98%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
34.12%

HSL

HSL(180deg, 2.8 %, 64.9 %)

Hue
180°
Saturation
2.79 %.
Lightness
64.90 %.

RYB

RYB(41, 70, 67)
Red
41 (16.1%)
Yellow
70 (27.5%)
Blue
67 (26.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
180°
Saturation
2.98 %.
Brightness / Value
65.88 %.

HWB

H: 180°

W: 63.92 %

B: 34.12 %

XYZ

X : 36.17

Y : 38.62

Z : 42.59

YXY

Y1 : 38.62

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 36.08%

M : 34.12%

Y : 34.12%


LRV

~ 38.6 %

Munsell Color System

0.9BG 6.7/0.5

CIE-Lab

L : 68.47

A : -1.77

B : -0.63

CIE-Lch

L : 68.47

C : 1.87

H : 199.5

CIE-Luv

L : 68.47

U : -2.81

V : -0.62

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.14

A : -4.85

B : 2.86






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Slate (CW-700) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Slate (CW-700) (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.



#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#989898
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Slate (CW-700) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Slate (CW-700) to Pantone PMS


#A6A9AA
PANTONE Silver 10077 C
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
#9EA2A2
PANTONE 422 C
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#AAADAE
PANTONE 10105 C
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#A7A8AA
PANTONE Cool Gray 6 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Slate (CW-700) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Slate (CW-700) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Slate (CW-700) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Slate (CW-700) to British Standard 4800


#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#AEADB2
BS 22-B-21 - Kashmir
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)


RAL Design


Slate (CW-700) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Slate (CW-700) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Slate (CW-700) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Slate (CW-700) to RAL Classic


#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)





Paint similar to Slate (CW-700) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Slate (CW-700) (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


Slate (CW-700) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Slate (CW-700) to Benjamin Moore


#A3A8A8
Slate (CW-700)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#9EA5A5
Cobblestone Path (1606)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#9FA09E
Storm (AF-700)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#9A9FA2
Delray Gray (1614)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Slate (CW-700) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Slate (CW-700) to Sherwin Williams


#A5A9A8
Gris (SW 7659)
ΔE - 0.73 (99.3% similar)
#A0A5A7
Network Gray (SW 7073)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#A8AEB1
Morning Fog (SW 6255)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#A9B0B1
Uncertain Gray (SW 6234)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)


Valspar


Slate (CW-700) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Slate (CW-700) to Valspar


#A1A8A9
Cloud Mountain (V115-2)
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
#A9ACAD
Metropolis (4005-1C)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#A8A7A5
Warm Shale (M219)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#A7A7A2
Classic Grayscale (V121-2)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)





Behr


Slate (CW-700) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Slate (CW-700) to Behr


#A4A6A4
Chain Reaction (PPU25-16)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#A4A6A3
Sharkskin (PPU25-04)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#A2A4A6
Power Gray (N530-4)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#A0A09F
Elemental Gray (PPU26-06)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Slate (CW-700) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Slate (CW-700) to PPG Paints


#A4A7A4
Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#A9AFB2
Gosling Gray (PPG0993-3)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#ACADAD
Flagstone (PPG1001-4)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#A8AAA4
Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Slate (CW-700) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Slate (CW-700) to Dunn-Edwards


#A1A5A8
Baby Seal (DE 6361)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#A9AAAB
Castlerock (DE 6375)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#AEADAD
Industrial Age (DET 618)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#979D9A
Light Gray (DEC 789)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Benjamin Moore Slate (CW-700) - #A3A8A8 color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Benjamin Moore Slate (CW-700) - #A3A8A8 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#A3A8A8
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Tucker Gray (CW-705)
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#847D6F
Randolph Stone (CW-75)
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Carter Gray (CW-80)
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#7F807A
Geddy Gray (CW-720)
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#7E8181
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#847A67
Pelham Gray (CW-70)
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