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Benjamin Moore Sour Apple (401) Paint Color


Color Name: Sour Apple (401)
Hex Color Code: #E2ECB4
RGB Color Code: RGB(226, 236, 180)
CMYK Values*: 4.2%, 0.0%, 23.7%, 7.5%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Sour Apple (401) color - its meaning and example


What color is Sour Apple (401)?

Sour Apple (401) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sour Apple (401) is #E2ECB4, and the RGB color code is RGB(226, 236, 180).

In the RGB color model, Sour Apple (401) has a red value of 226, a green value of 236, and a blue value of 180. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 23.7% yellow, and 7.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 70.7° (degrees), 59.6 % saturation, and 81.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sour Apple (401) has a hue of 70.7° (degrees), 23.7 % saturation and 92.5 % brightness/value.


Sour Apple (401) is cool or warm?

The color Sour Apple (401) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Sour Apple (401)?

Sour Apple (401) has an LRV of nearly 79. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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

Sour Apple (401)

Light Color


Compare LRV 79 of Sour Apple (401) 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 79 puts Benjamin Moore Sour Apple (401) paint color in the lighter 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


Sour Apple (401) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(226, 236, 180)
Red
226 (88.6%)
Green
236 (92.5%)
Blue
180 (70.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.24%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
23.73%
Key
7.45%

HSL

HSL(70.71deg, 59.6 %, 81.6 %)

Hue
70.71°
Saturation
59.57 %.
Lightness
81.57 %.

RYB

RYB(9, 71, 16)
Red
9 (3.6%)
Yellow
71 (27.9%)
Blue
16 (6.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
70.71°
Saturation
23.73 %.
Brightness / Value
92.55 %.

HWB

H: 70.71°

W: 70.59 %

B: 7.45 %

XYZ

X : 69.6

Y : 79.45

Z : 54.85

YXY

Y1 : 79.45

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 11.37%

M : 7.45%

Y : 29.41%


LRV

~ 79.5 %

Munsell Color System

5.7GY 9.0/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 91.44

A : -12.44

B : 26.11

CIE-Lch

L : 91.44

C : 28.92

H : 115.47

CIE-Luv

L : 91.44

U : -3.1

V : 39.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 89.14

A : -16.62

B : 25.91






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Triadic Color Palette

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