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Benjamin Moore Windsor Green (CW-505) Paint Color


Color Name: Windsor Green (CW-505)
Hex Color Code: #484F32
RGB Color Code: RGB(72, 79, 50)
CMYK Values*: 8.9%, 0.0%, 36.7%, 69.0%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Windsor Green (CW-505) color - its meaning and example


What color is Windsor Green (CW-505)?

Windsor Green (CW-505) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Windsor Green (CW-505) is #484F32, and the RGB color code is RGB(72, 79, 50).

In the RGB color model, Windsor Green (CW-505) has a red value of 72, a green value of 79, and a blue value of 50. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 36.7% yellow, and 69.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 74.5° (degrees), 22.5 % saturation, and 25.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Windsor Green (CW-505) has a hue of 74.5° (degrees), 36.7 % saturation and 31.0 % brightness/value.


Windsor Green (CW-505) is cool or warm?

The color Windsor Green (CW-505) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Windsor Green (CW-505)?

Windsor Green (CW-505) has an LRV of nearly 7. By LRV value, it is a 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

Windsor Green (CW-505)

Light Color


Compare LRV 7 of Windsor Green (CW-505) 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 7 puts Benjamin Moore Windsor Green (CW-505) 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


Windsor Green (CW-505) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(72, 79, 50)
Red
72 (28.2%)
Green
79 (31.0%)
Blue
50 (19.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.86%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
36.71%
Key
69.02%

HSL

HSL(74.48deg, 22.5 %, 25.3 %)

Hue
74.48°
Saturation
22.48 %.
Lightness
25.29 %.

RYB

RYB(145, 166, 155)
Red
145 (56.7%)
Yellow
166 (65.0%)
Blue
155 (60.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
74.48°
Saturation
36.71 %.
Brightness / Value
30.98 %.

HWB

H: 74.48°

W: 19.61 %

B: 69.02 %

XYZ

X : 6.04

Y : 7.2

Z : 4.09

YXY

Y1 : 7.2

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 71.76%

M : 69.02%

Y : 80.39%


LRV

~ 7.2 %

Munsell Color System

4.7GY 3.1/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 32.26

A : -8.43

B : 16.23

CIE-Lch

L : 32.26

C : 18.29

H : 117.46

CIE-Luv

L : 32.26

U : -2.7

V : 18.74

Hunter-Lab

L : 26.83

A : -6.75

B : 9.75






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Windsor Green (CW-505) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Windsor Green (CW-505) (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.



#414833
Rifle Green
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#4B5320
Army Green
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#465945
Gray Asparagus
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)
#544F3D
Olive drab Camouflage
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Windsor Green (CW-505) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Windsor Green (CW-505) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Windsor Green (CW-505) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Windsor Green (CW-505) to Pantone PMS


#3E4827
PANTONE 5743 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#535435
PANTONE 7764 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#3D441E
PANTONE 5747 C
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
#3D4937
PANTONE 4224 C
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


RAL Design


Windsor Green (CW-505) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Windsor Green (CW-505) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Windsor Green (CW-505) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Windsor Green (CW-505) to RAL Classic


#50533C
RAL 6003 - Olive Green
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#37422F
RAL 6020 - Chrome Green
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Windsor Green (CW-505) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Windsor Green (CW-505) to British Standard 4800


#565730
BS 12-D-45 - Tundra
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#3A4635
BS 16-C-39 - Green
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#4D5B2E
BS 12-C-39 - Orchard
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)
#364B35
BS 14-C-39 - Hollybush
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)





Paint similar to Windsor Green (CW-505) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Windsor Green (CW-505) (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


Windsor Green (CW-505) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Windsor Green (CW-505) to Benjamin Moore


#484F32
Windsor Green (CW-505)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#3E4F33
Colonial Verdigris (CW-530)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#485241
Chimichurri (CSP-810)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#5A5538
Jungle Canopy (CSP-900)
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Windsor Green (CW-505) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Windsor Green (CW-505) to Sherwin Williams


#4F523A
Secret Garden (SW 6181)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#4B5645
Vogue Green (SW 0065)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#475842
Courtyard (SW 6440)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)


Behr


Windsor Green (CW-505) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Windsor Green (CW-505) to Behr


#48553F
Chard (MQ6-49)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#545B45
River Forest (MQ6-54)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#5E5D3D
Eastern Bamboo (PPU9-25)
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)
#5C6242
Down-To-Earth (S360-7)
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)





PPG Paints


Windsor Green (CW-505) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Windsor Green (CW-505) to PPG Paints


#57593F
Pinetop (PPG1125-7)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#525746
Castle Stone (PPG1128-7)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#415241
Pine Forest (PPG1134-7)
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#576049
Grape Leaves (PPG1124-7)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)


Valspar


Windsor Green (CW-505) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Windsor Green (CW-505) to Valspar


#4F5529
Mountain Moss (V096-6)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#565E43
Boughs of Pine (5007-4C)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#515B47
Haute Green (V097-6)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#4B5847
Treeline (5006-4C)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Windsor Green (CW-505) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Windsor Green (CW-505) to Dunn-Edwards


#5E624A
Botanical Garden (DET 518)
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)
#5F5D48
Olive Court (DEA 174)
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)
#495A4C
Greener Pastures (DET 529)
ΔE - 8.02 (92.0% similar)
#46554C
Huntington Woods (DET 538)
ΔE - 9.05 (90.9% 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


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