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Benjamin Moore Taos Taupe (2111-40) Paint Color


Color Name: Taos Taupe (2111-40)
Hex Color Code: #8C847A
RGB Color Code: RGB(140, 132, 122)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.7%, 12.9%, 45.1%
Color Family (Hue): Brown





About Taos Taupe (2111-40) color - its meaning and example


What color is Taos Taupe (2111-40)?

Taos Taupe (2111-40) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Taos Taupe (2111-40) is #8C847A, and the RGB color code is RGB(140, 132, 122).

In the RGB color model, Taos Taupe (2111-40) has a red value of 140, a green value of 132, and a blue value of 122. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.7% magenta, 12.9% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.3° (degrees), 7.3 % saturation, and 51.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Taos Taupe (2111-40) has a hue of 33.3° (degrees), 12.9 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.


Taos Taupe (2111-40) is cool or warm?

The color Taos Taupe (2111-40) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Taos Taupe (2111-40)?

Taos Taupe (2111-40) has an LRV of nearly 23. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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

Taos Taupe (2111-40)

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of Taos Taupe (2111-40) 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 23 puts Benjamin Moore Taos Taupe (2111-40) 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


Taos Taupe (2111-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(140, 132, 122)
Red
140 (54.9%)
Green
132 (51.8%)
Blue
122 (47.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.71%
Yellow
12.86%
Key
45.10%

HSL

HSL(33.33deg, 7.3 %, 51.4 %)

Hue
33.33°
Saturation
7.26 %.
Lightness
51.37 %.

RYB

RYB(74, 99, 92)
Red
74 (29.1%)
Yellow
99 (38.9%)
Blue
92 (35.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33.33°
Saturation
12.86 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.

HWB

H: 33.33°

W: 47.84 %

B: 45.10 %

XYZ

X : 22.58

Y : 23.48

Z : 21.75

YXY

Y1 : 23.48

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 45.10%

M : 48.24%

Y : 52.16%


LRV

~ 23.5 %

Munsell Color System

4.5Y 5.4/1.1

CIE-Lab

L : 55.57

A : 1.19

B : 6.47

CIE-Lch

L : 55.57

C : 6.58

H : 79.57

CIE-Luv

L : 55.57

U : 5.33

V : 8.6

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.46

A : -1.63

B : 7.3






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Taos Taupe (2111-40) (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.



#8B8680
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#848482
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ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Taos Taupe (2111-40) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Taos Taupe (2111-40) to Pantone PMS


#8C857B
PANTONE 403 C
ΔE - 0.62 (99.4% similar)
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PANTONE Warm Gray 8 C
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
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PANTONE 8003 C
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
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PANTONE Warm Gray 7 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


Taos Taupe (2111-40) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Taos Taupe (2111-40) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)


RAL Classic


Taos Taupe (2111-40) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Taos Taupe (2111-40) to RAL Classic


#817B73
RAL 7048 - Pearl Mouse Gray
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#878581
RAL 9007 - Gray Aluminium
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


Taos Taupe (2111-40) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Taos Taupe (2111-40) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Taos Taupe (2111-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Taos Taupe (2111-40) (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


Taos Taupe (2111-40) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Taos Taupe (2111-40) to Benjamin Moore


#8C847A
Taos Taupe (2111-40)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#878279
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ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
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Chelsea Gray (HC-168)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Taos Taupe (2111-40) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Taos Taupe (2111-40) to PPG Paints


#8B847C
So Sublime (PPG1006-5)
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
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Sweater Weather (PPG0999-5)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#8C8578
Roller Coaster (PPG1008-5)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#91857C
Wild Wilderness (PPG1019-5)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)


Valspar


Taos Taupe (2111-40) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Taos Taupe (2111-40) to Valspar


#8D8679
Artichoke (6003-2A)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
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Big Apple (8006-2F)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
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Tabby Cat Gray (8005-1D)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Taos Taupe (2111-40) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Taos Taupe (2111-40) to Sherwin Williams


#908A83
Dovetail (SW 7018)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
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Hammered Silver (SW 2840)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
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Studio Clay (SW 9172)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#988F85
Elephant Ear (SW 9168)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Behr


Taos Taupe (2111-40) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Taos Taupe (2111-40) to Behr


#88857D
Pier (PPU8-22)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
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Ottertail (N220-5)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
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Wood Ash (N360-5A)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
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Suede Gray (PPU18-17)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Taos Taupe (2111-40) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Taos Taupe (2111-40) to Dunn-Edwards


#837E74
Metal Fringe (DET 626)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#8E8583
Fallen Rock (DE 6389)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
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Palomino Pony (DET 621)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#888786
Looking Glass (DE 6376)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% 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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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