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Benjamin Moore Bittergreen (CSP-990) Paint Color


Color Name: Bittergreen (CSP-990)
Hex Color Code: #866F4B
RGB Color Code: RGB(134, 111, 75)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 17.2%, 44.0%, 47.5%





About Bittergreen (CSP-990) color - its meaning and example


What color is Bittergreen (CSP-990)?

Bittergreen (CSP-990) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bittergreen (CSP-990) is #866F4B, and the RGB color code is RGB(134, 111, 75).

In the RGB color model, Bittergreen (CSP-990) has a red value of 134, a green value of 111, and a blue value of 75. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.2% magenta, 44.0% yellow, and 47.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.6° (degrees), 28.2 % saturation, and 41.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bittergreen (CSP-990) has a hue of 36.6° (degrees), 44.0 % saturation and 52.5 % brightness/value.


Bittergreen (CSP-990) is cool or warm?

The color Bittergreen (CSP-990) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Bittergreen (CSP-990)?

Bittergreen (CSP-990) has an LRV of nearly 17. 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

Bittergreen (CSP-990)

Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of Bittergreen (CSP-990) 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 17 puts Benjamin Moore Bittergreen (CSP-990) 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


Bittergreen (CSP-990) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(134, 111, 75)
Red
134 (52.5%)
Green
111 (43.5%)
Blue
75 (29.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.16%
Yellow
44.03%
Key
47.45%

HSL

HSL(36.61deg, 28.2 %, 41.0 %)

Hue
36.61°
Saturation
28.23 %.
Lightness
40.98 %.

RYB

RYB(109, 127, 100)
Red
109 (42.6%)
Yellow
127 (50.0%)
Blue
100 (39.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36.61°
Saturation
44.03 %.
Brightness / Value
52.55 %.

HWB

H: 36.61°

W: 29.41 %

B: 47.45 %

XYZ

X : 16.79

Y : 16.95

Z : 9.04

YXY

Y1 : 16.95

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 47.45%

M : 56.47%

Y : 70.59%


LRV

~ 16.9 %

Munsell Color System

3.3Y 4.7/3.7

CIE-Lab

L : 48.19

A : 3.84

B : 23.42

CIE-Lch

L : 48.19

C : 23.73

H : 80.69

CIE-Luv

L : 48.19

U : 17.17

V : 27.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 41.16

A : 0.75

B : 15.79






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Bittergreen (CSP-990) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Bittergreen (CSP-990) (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.



#837050
Shadow (Shadow Green)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
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Raw Umber
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
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Pale Brown
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#836953
Pastel Brown
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Bittergreen (CSP-990) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Bittergreen (CSP-990) to Pantone PMS


#866D4B
PANTONE 873 C
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#85714D
PANTONE 872 C
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#8B6F4E
PANTONE 874 C
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#88764E
PANTONE 4242 C
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Bittergreen (CSP-990) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Bittergreen (CSP-990) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Bittergreen (CSP-990) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Bittergreen (CSP-990) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Bittergreen (CSP-990) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Bittergreen (CSP-990) to RAL Classic


#89693E
RAL 8000 - Green Brown
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#80643F
RAL 1036 - Pearl Gold
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#745E3D
RAL 7008 - Khaki Gray
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#7D765A
RAL 6013 - Reed Green
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Bittergreen (CSP-990) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Bittergreen (CSP-990) to British Standard 4800


#897749
BS 10-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#856B34
BS 08-B-25 - Beaver
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#97793B
BS 08-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Bittergreen (CSP-990) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Bittergreen (CSP-990) (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


Bittergreen (CSP-990) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Bittergreen (CSP-990) to Benjamin Moore


#866F4B
Bittergreen (CSP-990)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#816F4E
Silken Moss (237)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#7F6C46
Aged Bronze (231)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#8B7355
Maple Valley (1057)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Bittergreen (CSP-990) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Bittergreen (CSP-990) to PPG Paints


#88724D
Paddle Wheel (PPG1100-7)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#8B714B
Molasses Cookie (PPG1094-7)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#877252
Favorite Fudge (PPG1099-7)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#867354
Leather Loafers (PPG1101-6)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Bittergreen (CSP-990) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Bittergreen (CSP-990) to Dunn-Edwards


#8B714C
Schindler Brown (DET 659)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#7D6848
Essential Brown (DE 6203)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#876B4B
Chester Brown (DE 6147)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#8B7753
Burlap (DE 6175)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)





Behr


Bittergreen (CSP-990) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Bittergreen (CSP-990) to Behr


#86714A
African Plain (S320-7)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#896F40
Siam Gold (S310-7)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#91734C
Marrakech Brown (N290-7)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#7B6C4D
Olive (PPU8-01)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Valspar


Bittergreen (CSP-990) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Bittergreen (CSP-990) to Valspar


#806D46
Valencia Moss (6008-4C)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#846F43
Olive Boat (V094-5)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#8C6C43
Frontier Paradise (8004-18E)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#907850
Branching-Out Olive (V093-5)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Bittergreen (CSP-990) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Bittergreen (CSP-990) to Sherwin Williams


#7F6743
Mossy Gold (SW 6139)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#877459
Verde Marrón (SW 9124)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#867057
Thatch Brown (SW 6145)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#7A6841
Eminent Bronze (SW 6412)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Bittergreen (CSP-990) - #866F4B color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Bittergreen (CSP-990) - #866F4B Color Images and Patterns


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