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Valspar Gracious Gray (8004-32D) Paint Color


Color Name: Gracious Gray (8004-32D)
Hex Color Code: #A6ABA1
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 171, 161)
CMYK Values*: 2.9%, 0.0%, 5.8%, 32.9%
Color Family (Hue): gray





About Gracious Gray (8004-32D) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gracious Gray (8004-32D)?

Gracious Gray (8004-32D) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gracious Gray (8004-32D) is #A6ABA1, and the RGB color code is RGB(166, 171, 161).

In the RGB color model, Gracious Gray (8004-32D) has a red value of 166, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 161. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 5.8% yellow, and 32.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 90° (degrees), 5.6 % saturation, and 65.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gracious Gray (8004-32D) has a hue of 90° (degrees), 5.8 % saturation and 67.1 % brightness/value.


Gracious Gray (8004-32D) is cool or warm?

The color Gracious Gray (8004-32D) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color


What is the LRV of Gracious Gray (8004-32D)?

Gracious Gray (8004-32D) has an LRV of nearly 40. 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

Gracious Gray (8004-32D)

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of Gracious Gray (8004-32D) 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 40 puts Valspar Gracious Gray (8004-32D) 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


Gracious Gray (8004-32D) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 171, 161)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
171 (67.1%)
Blue
161 (63.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.92%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
5.85%
Key
32.94%

HSL

HSL(90deg, 5.6 %, 65.1 %)

Hue
90°
Saturation
5.62 %.
Lightness
65.10 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 76, 64)
Red
42 (16.3%)
Yellow
76 (29.7%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
90°
Saturation
5.85 %.
Brightness / Value
67.06 %.

HWB

H: 90°

W: 63.14 %

B: 32.94 %

XYZ

X : 36.72

Y : 39.81

Z : 39.47

YXY

Y1 : 39.81

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 32.94%

Y : 36.86%


LRV

~ 39.8 %

Munsell Color System

7.6GY 6.8/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 69.33

A : -3.64

B : 4.52

CIE-Lch

L : 69.33

C : 5.81

H : 128.84

CIE-Luv

L : 69.33

U : -2.31

V : 7.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.09

A : -6.52

B : 7.08






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Gracious Gray (8004-32D) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Gracious Gray (8004-32D) (Paint - Valspar). 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.



#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
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Dark Gray
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
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Quick Silver
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Gracious Gray (8004-32D) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gracious Gray (8004-32D) to Pantone PMS


#A8A99E
PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#B6BCB3
PANTONE 4288 C
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
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PANTONE 422 C
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#AFA9A0
PANTONE 401 C
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)


RAL Design


Gracious Gray (8004-32D) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Gracious Gray (8004-32D) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Gracious Gray (8004-32D) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Gracious Gray (8004-32D) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Gracious Gray (8004-32D) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Gracious Gray (8004-32D) to RAL Classic


#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
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RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
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RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Gracious Gray (8004-32D) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Gracious Gray (8004-32D) to British Standard 4800


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)





Paint similar to Gracious Gray (8004-32D) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Gracious Gray (8004-32D) (Paint - Valspar). 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.


Sherwin Williams


Gracious Gray (8004-32D) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gracious Gray (8004-32D) to Sherwin Williams


#AEB3A9
Oyster Bay (SW 6206)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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Gray Matters (SW 7066)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
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Silvermist (SW 7621)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
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Ellie Gray (SW 7650)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Gracious Gray (8004-32D) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Gracious Gray (8004-32D) to PPG Paints


#A8AAA4
Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
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Precipitation (PPG0997-4)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
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Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
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Olive It (PPG1032-3)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Gracious Gray (8004-32D) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Gracious Gray (8004-32D) to Benjamin Moore


#B0B8AE
Misted Green (2138-50)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
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Imperial Gray (1571)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#B0B9B3
Iced Marble (1578)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#B1ADA2
Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Gracious Gray (8004-32D) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gracious Gray (8004-32D) to Dunn-Edwards


#A5A495
Whale Watching (DET 512)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
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Graceful Green (DE 6284)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
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Light Gray (DEC 789)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#BAB6A9
Play on Gray (DE 6228)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Valspar


Gracious Gray (8004-32D) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Gracious Gray (8004-32D) to Valspar


#A7A7A2
Classic Grayscale (V121-2)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
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Stately Graystone (V118-2)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#B0B9B4
In the Shadows (V141-4)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
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Urban Sunrise (4004-1B)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)


Behr


Gracious Gray (8004-32D) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Gracious Gray (8004-32D) to Behr


#B0B8B0
Verdigris (PPU12-14)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#B0ADA0
Wells Gray (PPU25-06)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#B1AEA2
Granite Boulder (790D-4)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
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Sharkskin (PPU25-04)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% 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


Valspar Gracious Gray (8004-32D) - #A6ABA1 Color Images and Patterns


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