Benjamin Moore Carob (AF-160) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Carob (AF-160) |
| Hex Color Code: | #8C6F5D |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(140, 111, 93) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 20.7%, 33.6%, 45.1% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral |
What color is Carob (AF-160)?
Carob (AF-160) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Carob (AF-160) is #8C6F5D, and the RGB color code is RGB(140, 111, 93).
In the RGB color model, Carob (AF-160) has a red value of 140, a green value of 111, and a blue value of 93. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.7% magenta, 33.6% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 23° (degrees), 20.2 % saturation, and 45.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Carob (AF-160) has a hue of 23° (degrees), 33.6 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.
Carob (AF-160) is cool or warm?
The color Carob (AF-160) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Carob (AF-160)?
Carob (AF-160) has an LRV of nearly 18. 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
Carob (AF-160)
Light Color
Compare LRV 18 of Carob (AF-160) 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 18 puts Benjamin Moore Carob (AF-160) 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
Carob (AF-160) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(140, 111, 93)
Red
140 (54.9%)
Green
111 (43.5%)
Blue
93 (36.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.71%
Yellow
33.57%
Key
45.10%
HSL
HSL(22.98deg, 20.2 %, 45.7 %)
Hue
22.98°
Saturation
20.17 %.
Lightness
45.69 %.
RYB
RYB(100, 113, 98)
Red
100 (39.4%)
Yellow
113 (44.2%)
Blue
98 (38.3%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
22.98°
Saturation
33.57 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.
HWB
H: 22.98°
W: 36.47 %
B: 45.10 %
XYZ
X : 18.48
Y : 17.73
Z : 12.81
YXY
Y1 : 17.73
X : 0.38
Y2 : 0.36
CMY
C : 45.10%
M : 56.47%
Y : 63.53%
LRV
~ 17.7 %
Munsell Color System
9.9YR 4.8/2.9
CIE-Lab
L : 49.17
A : 8.72
B : 14.38
CIE-Lch
L : 49.17
C : 16.82
H : 58.76
CIE-Luv
L : 49.17
U : 19.83
V : 16.59
Hunter-Lab
L : 42.11
A : 4.61
B : 11.45
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Carob (AF-160) - #8C6F5D Color Images and Patterns
