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Benjamin Moore Bone Black (CW-715) Paint Color


Color Name: Bone Black (CW-715)
Hex Color Code: #B9B8AE
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 184, 174)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.5%, 5.9%, 27.5%





About Bone Black (CW-715) color - its meaning and example


What color is Bone Black (CW-715)?

Bone Black (CW-715) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bone Black (CW-715) is #B9B8AE, and the RGB color code is RGB(185, 184, 174).

In the RGB color model, Bone Black (CW-715) has a red value of 185, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 174. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.5% magenta, 5.9% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.5° (degrees), 7.3 % saturation, and 70.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bone Black (CW-715) has a hue of 54.5° (degrees), 5.9 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.


Bone Black (CW-715) is cool or warm?

The color Bone Black (CW-715) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Bone Black (CW-715)?

Bone Black (CW-715) has an LRV of nearly 48. 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

Bone Black (CW-715)

Light Color


Compare LRV 48 of Bone Black (CW-715) 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 48 puts Benjamin Moore Bone Black (CW-715) 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


Bone Black (CW-715) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 184, 174)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
174 (68.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.54%
Yellow
5.95%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(54.55deg, 7.3 %, 70.4 %)

Hue
54.55°
Saturation
7.28 %.
Lightness
70.39 %.

RYB

RYB(33, 66, 51)
Red
33 (13.1%)
Yellow
66 (26.1%)
Blue
51 (20.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
54.55°
Saturation
5.95 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 54.55°

W: 68.24 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 44.79

Y : 47.65

Z : 46.88

YXY

Y1 : 47.65

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 27.84%

Y : 31.76%


LRV

~ 47.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.5GY 7.3/1

CIE-Lab

L : 74.6

A : -1.45

B : 5.19

CIE-Lch

L : 74.6

C : 5.39

H : 105.62

CIE-Luv

L : 74.6

U : 1.14

V : 7.83

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.03

A : -4.99

B : 8.05






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Bone Black (CW-715) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Bone Black (CW-715) (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.



#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#CFCFC4
Pastel Gray
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Bone Black (CW-715) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Bone Black (CW-715) to RAL Classic


#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Bone Black (CW-715) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Bone Black (CW-715) to British Standard 4800


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


Bone Black (CW-715) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Bone Black (CW-715) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Bone Black (CW-715) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Bone Black (CW-715) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Bone Black (CW-715) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Bone Black (CW-715) to Pantone PMS


#B2B4B2
PANTONE 421 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#A8A99E
PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#CCC8BF
PANTONE 9083 C
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#AFA9A0
PANTONE 401 C
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)





Paint similar to Bone Black (CW-715) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Bone Black (CW-715) (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


Bone Black (CW-715) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Bone Black (CW-715) to Dunn-Edwards


#BAB6AB
Reclaimed Wood (DET 625)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#BAB6A9
Play on Gray (DE 6228)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#BAB4A6
Pewter Patter (DET 627)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#B9B5A4
Wells Gray (DE 6242)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Bone Black (CW-715) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Bone Black (CW-715) to PPG Paints


#BBBAB5
Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#B7B9B5
Gray Stone (PPG1009-4)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B9B8B5
Pigeon Feather (PPG0995-4)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#B2ADA2
Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Behr


Bone Black (CW-715) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Bone Black (CW-715) to Behr


#BDBEB9
Hailstorm Gray (PPU24-17)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#B1AEA2
Granite Boulder (790D-4)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#B0ADA0
Wells Gray (PPU25-06)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#B6AFA0
Camping Tent (N320-4)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Bone Black (CW-715) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Bone Black (CW-715) to Benjamin Moore


#B8BAB6
Coventry Gray (HC-169)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#B1ADA2
Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#C1BFBA
Smoke Embers (1466)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#B6B4B2
Nightingale (AF-670)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Bone Black (CW-715) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Bone Black (CW-715) to Sherwin Williams


#C2C0BB
Light French Gray (SW 0055)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#BAB9B6
March Wind (SW 7668)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#C3C1BC
Knitting Needles (SW 7672)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#B0AB9C
Chatroom (SW 6171)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Valspar


Bone Black (CW-715) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Bone Black (CW-715) to Valspar


#B0A998
Artemis (8006-1D)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#CACDC1
Sparkling Sage (5005-3B)
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#C0C2C2
Rocky Shelter (8006-11C)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#ACA996
Afternoon Nap (T679)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Bone Black (CW-715) - #B9B8AE 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


Bone Black (CW-715) - #B9B8AE Color Images and Patterns


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