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Benjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) Paint Color


Color Name: Wedgewood Gray (HC-146)
Hex Color Code: #ACBFBD
RGB Color Code: RGB(172, 191, 189)
CMYK Values*: 9.9%, 0.0%, 1.0%, 25.1%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) color - its meaning and example


What color is Wedgewood Gray (HC-146)?

Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) is #ACBFBD, and the RGB color code is RGB(172, 191, 189).

In the RGB color model, Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) has a red value of 172, a green value of 191, and a blue value of 189. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 9.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.0% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 173.7° (degrees), 12.9 % saturation, and 71.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) has a hue of 173.7° (degrees), 9.9 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.


Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) is cool or warm?

The color Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Wedgewood Gray (HC-146)?

Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) has an LRV of nearly 50. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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

Wedgewood Gray (HC-146)

Light Color


Compare LRV 50 of Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) 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 50 puts Benjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) paint color in the medium 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


Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(172, 191, 189)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
191 (74.9%)
Blue
189 (74.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
9.95%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
1.05%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(173.68deg, 12.9 %, 71.2 %)

Hue
173.68°
Saturation
12.93 %.
Lightness
71.18 %.

RYB

RYB(26, 57, 53)
Red
26 (10.4%)
Yellow
57 (22.5%)
Blue
53 (20.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
173.68°
Saturation
9.95 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 173.68°

W: 67.45 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 44.83

Y : 49.71

Z : 55.38

YXY

Y1 : 49.71

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 32.55%

M : 25.10%

Y : 25.88%


LRV

~ 49.7 %

Munsell Color System

8.4G 7.4/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 75.89

A : -6.87

B : -1.21

CIE-Lch

L : 75.89

C : 6.97

H : 190.03

CIE-Luv

L : 75.89

U : -10.24

V : -0.65

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.5

A : -9.88

B : 2.78






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) (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.



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ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 5517 C
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
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PANTONE 4170 C
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
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PANTONE 4169 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
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PANTONE 5527 C
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) to British Standard 4800


#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)
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BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)


RAL Classic


Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) to RAL Classic


#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 7.60 (92.4% similar)
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RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 7.62 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) to Dunn-Edwards


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Bidwell Blue (DET 551)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
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Berry Mojito (DET 565)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
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Patina Creek (DE 6297)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Valspar


Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) to Valspar


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ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)





PPG Paints


Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) to PPG Paints


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Misty Surf (PPG1034-4)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
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Crystal Oasis (PPG1138-3)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
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Blue Shamrock (PPG1136-4)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) to Sherwin Williams


#A0BBB8
Festoon Aqua (SW 0019)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
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Aquaverde (SW 9051)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
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Niebla Azul (SW 9137)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
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Watery (SW 6478)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Behr


Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) to Behr


#B2C7C0
Fresh Tone (S430-2)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
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Ozone (PPU13-14)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
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Frozen Pond (PPU12-09)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
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Aspiring Blue (S440-3)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% 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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