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Benjamin Moore Walnut (CW-240) Paint Color


Color Name: Walnut (CW-240)
Hex Color Code: #906558
RGB Color Code: RGB(144, 101, 88)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 29.9%, 38.9%, 43.5%
Color Family (Hue): Brown





About Walnut (CW-240) color - its meaning and example


What color is Walnut (CW-240)?

Walnut (CW-240) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Walnut (CW-240) is #906558, and the RGB color code is RGB(144, 101, 88).

In the RGB color model, Walnut (CW-240) has a red value of 144, a green value of 101, and a blue value of 88. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 29.9% magenta, 38.9% yellow, and 43.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 13.9° (degrees), 24.1 % saturation, and 45.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Walnut (CW-240) has a hue of 13.9° (degrees), 38.9 % saturation and 56.5 % brightness/value.


Walnut (CW-240) is cool or warm?

The color Walnut (CW-240) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Walnut (CW-240)?

Walnut (CW-240) has an LRV of nearly 16. 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

Walnut (CW-240)

Light Color


Compare LRV 16 of Walnut (CW-240) 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 16 puts Benjamin Moore Walnut (CW-240) 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


Walnut (CW-240) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(144, 101, 88)
Red
144 (56.5%)
Green
101 (39.6%)
Blue
88 (34.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
29.86%
Yellow
38.89%
Key
43.53%

HSL

HSL(13.93deg, 24.1 %, 45.5 %)

Hue
13.93°
Saturation
24.14 %.
Lightness
45.49 %.

RYB

RYB(110, 111, 98)
Red
110 (43.2%)
Yellow
111 (43.5%)
Blue
98 (38.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
13.93°
Saturation
38.89 %.
Brightness / Value
56.47 %.

HWB

H: 13.93°

W: 34.51 %

B: 43.53 %

XYZ

X : 17.92

Y : 15.94

Z : 11.37

YXY

Y1 : 15.94

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 43.53%

M : 60.39%

Y : 65.49%


LRV

~ 15.9 %

Munsell Color System

3YR 4.5/3.9

CIE-Lab

L : 46.9

A : 15.58

B : 14.28

CIE-Lch

L : 46.9

C : 21.13

H : 42.5

CIE-Luv

L : 46.9

U : 29.46

V : 14.92

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.93

A : 10.23

B : 11.07






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ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Walnut (CW-240) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Walnut (CW-240) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Walnut (CW-240) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Walnut (CW-240) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Walnut (CW-240) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Walnut (CW-240) to Pantone PMS


#956C58
PANTONE 4715 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
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PANTONE 4040 C
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
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PANTONE 7615 C
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
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PANTONE 2442 C
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Walnut (CW-240) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Walnut (CW-240) to British Standard 4800


#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
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ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to Walnut (CW-240) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Walnut (CW-240) (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


Walnut (CW-240) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Walnut (CW-240) to Benjamin Moore


#906558
Walnut (CW-240)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#906251
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ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


Valspar


Walnut (CW-240) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Walnut (CW-240) to Valspar


#916356
Stormy Plum (P005)
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
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Aged Bourbon (V081-5)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


Behr


Walnut (CW-240) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Walnut (CW-240) to Behr


#8D6051
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ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
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Rio Rust (S190-6)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Walnut (CW-240) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Walnut (CW-240) to Dunn-Edwards


#936A5B
Badlands Sunset (DE 6083)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
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Western Red (DE 6090)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
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Rosewood (DEC 706)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Walnut (CW-240) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Walnut (CW-240) to PPG Paints


#976C60
Safari Brown (PPG1061-6)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
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Canyon Stone (PPG1059-6)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
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Suede Leather (PPG1072-6)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Walnut (CW-240) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Walnut (CW-240) to Sherwin Williams


#896656
Tanbark (SW 6061)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
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Reddened Earth (SW 6053)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
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Quartersawn Oak (SW 2836)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% 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

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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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