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Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest (AF-480) Paint Color


Color Name: Boreal Forest (AF-480)
Hex Color Code: #535F4E
RGB Color Code: RGB(83, 95, 78)
CMYK Values*: 12.6%, 0.0%, 17.9%, 62.7%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Boreal Forest (AF-480) color - its meaning and example


What color is Boreal Forest (AF-480)?

Boreal Forest (AF-480) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Boreal Forest (AF-480) is #535F4E, and the RGB color code is RGB(83, 95, 78).

In the RGB color model, Boreal Forest (AF-480) has a red value of 83, a green value of 95, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 17.9% yellow, and 62.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 102.4° (degrees), 9.8 % saturation, and 33.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Boreal Forest (AF-480) has a hue of 102.4° (degrees), 17.9 % saturation and 37.3 % brightness/value.


Boreal Forest (AF-480) is cool or warm?

The color Boreal Forest (AF-480) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Boreal Forest (AF-480)?

Boreal Forest (AF-480) has an LRV of nearly 11. 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

Boreal Forest (AF-480)

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of Boreal Forest (AF-480) 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 11 puts Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest (AF-480) 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


Boreal Forest (AF-480) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(83, 95, 78)
Red
83 (32.5%)
Green
95 (37.3%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
12.63%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
17.89%
Key
62.75%

HSL

HSL(102.35deg, 9.8 %, 33.9 %)

Hue
102.35°
Saturation
9.83 %.
Lightness
33.92 %.

RYB

RYB(116, 142, 141)
Red
116 (45.5%)
Yellow
142 (55.6%)
Blue
141 (55.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
102.35°
Saturation
17.89 %.
Brightness / Value
37.25 %.

HWB

H: 102.35°

W: 30.59 %

B: 62.75 %

XYZ

X : 9.03

Y : 10.57

Z : 8.77

YXY

Y1 : 10.57

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 67.45%

M : 62.75%

Y : 69.41%


LRV

~ 10.6 %

Munsell Color System

8GY 3.7/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 38.85

A : -8.24

B : 8.19

CIE-Lch

L : 38.85

C : 11.62

H : 135.18

CIE-Luv

L : 38.85

U : -5.82

V : 11.26

Hunter-Lab

L : 32.52

A : -7.31

B : 6.77






Similar Colors and Paints



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


RAL Design


Boreal Forest (AF-480) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Boreal Forest (AF-480) to RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Boreal Forest (AF-480) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Boreal Forest (AF-480) to British Standard 4800


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ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Boreal Forest (AF-480) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Boreal Forest (AF-480) to RAL Classic


#50533C
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ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
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ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
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RAL 7010 - Tarpaulin Gray
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to Boreal Forest (AF-480) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Boreal Forest (AF-480) (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


Boreal Forest (AF-480) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Boreal Forest (AF-480) to Benjamin Moore


#535F4E
Boreal Forest (AF-480)
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ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


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#536255
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ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)





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Sherwin Williams


Boreal Forest (AF-480) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Boreal Forest (AF-480) to Sherwin Williams


#4B5645
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ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Boreal Forest (AF-480) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Boreal Forest (AF-480) to Dunn-Edwards


#495A4C
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ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% 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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