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Benjamin Moore Weston Flax (HC-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Weston Flax (HC-5)
Hex Color Code: #F2E5BA
RGB Color Code: RGB(242, 229, 186)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.4%, 23.1%, 5.1%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Weston Flax (HC-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Weston Flax (HC-5)?

Weston Flax (HC-5) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Weston Flax (HC-5) is #F2E5BA, and the RGB color code is RGB(242, 229, 186).

In the RGB color model, Weston Flax (HC-5) has a red value of 242, a green value of 229, and a blue value of 186. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.4% magenta, 23.1% yellow, and 5.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46.1° (degrees), 68.3 % saturation, and 83.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Weston Flax (HC-5) has a hue of 46.1° (degrees), 23.1 % saturation and 94.9 % brightness/value.


Weston Flax (HC-5) is cool or warm?

The color Weston Flax (HC-5) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Weston Flax (HC-5)?

Weston Flax (HC-5) has an LRV of nearly 78. 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

Weston Flax (HC-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 78 of Weston Flax (HC-5) 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 78 puts Benjamin Moore Weston Flax (HC-5) 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


Weston Flax (HC-5) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(242, 229, 186)
Red
242 (94.9%)
Green
229 (89.8%)
Blue
186 (72.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.37%
Yellow
23.14%
Key
5.10%

HSL

HSL(46.07deg, 68.3 %, 83.9 %)

Hue
46.07°
Saturation
68.29 %.
Lightness
83.92 %.

RYB

RYB(13, 63, 13)
Red
13 (4.9%)
Yellow
63 (24.6%)
Blue
13 (5.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
46.07°
Saturation
23.14 %.
Brightness / Value
94.90 %.

HWB

H: 46.07°

W: 72.94 %

B: 5.10 %

XYZ

X : 73.5

Y : 78.46

Z : 57.72

YXY

Y1 : 78.46

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 5.10%

M : 10.20%

Y : 27.06%


LRV

~ 78.5 %

Munsell Color System

8.1Y 9.0/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 90.99

A : -2.23

B : 22.6

CIE-Lch

L : 90.99

C : 22.71

H : 95.63

CIE-Luv

L : 90.99

U : 10.27

V : 32.76

Hunter-Lab

L : 88.58

A : -6.9

B : 23.37






Similar Colors and Paints



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


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Weston Flax (HC-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Weston Flax (HC-5) to RAL Classic


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ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)
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RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 7.76 (92.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Weston Flax (HC-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Weston Flax (HC-5) to British Standard 4800


#FCF3A8
BS 10-B-15 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)
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ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)





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Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Weston Flax (HC-5) (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


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ΔE - 0.95 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)


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ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Weston Flax (HC-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Weston Flax (HC-5) to Dunn-Edwards


#F2E9BB
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ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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Behr


Weston Flax (HC-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Weston Flax (HC-5) to Behr


#EDE5B7
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ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% 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.







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