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Benjamin Moore Carolina Plum (1384) Paint Color


Color Name: Carolina Plum (1384)
Hex Color Code: #9A83A0
RGB Color Code: RGB(154, 131, 160)
CMYK Values*: 3.8%, 18.1%, 0.0%, 37.3%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Carolina Plum (1384) color - its meaning and example


What color is Carolina Plum (1384)?

Carolina Plum (1384) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Carolina Plum (1384) is #9A83A0, and the RGB color code is RGB(154, 131, 160).

In the RGB color model, Carolina Plum (1384) has a red value of 154, a green value of 131, and a blue value of 160. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.8% cyan, 18.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 37.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 287.6° (degrees), 13.2 % saturation, and 57.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Carolina Plum (1384) has a hue of 287.6° (degrees), 18.1 % saturation and 62.7 % brightness/value.


Carolina Plum (1384) is cool or warm?

The color Carolina Plum (1384) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Carolina Plum (1384)?

Carolina Plum (1384) has an LRV of nearly 26. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Carolina Plum (1384)

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of Carolina Plum (1384) 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 26 puts Benjamin Moore Carolina Plum (1384) 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


Carolina Plum (1384) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(154, 131, 160)
Red
154 (60.4%)
Green
131 (51.4%)
Blue
160 (62.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.75%
Magenta
18.13%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
37.25%

HSL

HSL(287.59deg, 13.2 %, 57.1 %)

Hue
287.59°
Saturation
13.24 %.
Lightness
57.06 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 69, 87)
Red
61 (23.8%)
Yellow
69 (27.0%)
Blue
87 (34.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
287.59°
Saturation
18.13 %.
Brightness / Value
62.75 %.

HWB

H: 287.59°

W: 51.37 %

B: 37.25 %

XYZ

X : 27.79

Y : 25.64

Z : 36.74

YXY

Y1 : 25.64

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 39.61%

M : 48.63%

Y : 37.25%


LRV

~ 25.6 %

Munsell Color System

6.8P 5.6/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 57.69

A : 14.2

B : -12.18

CIE-Lch

L : 57.69

C : 18.71

H : 319.38

CIE-Luv

L : 57.69

U : 11.13

V : -20.09

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.64

A : 9.34

B : -7.58






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Carolina Plum (1384) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Carolina Plum (1384) (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.



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ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)





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


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


Carolina Plum (1384) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Carolina Plum (1384) to Pantone PMS


#A38BA8
PANTONE 10208 C
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
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PANTONE 10172 C
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
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PANTONE 10196 C
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#9B7793
PANTONE 5145 C
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Carolina Plum (1384) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Carolina Plum (1384) to RAL Classic


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)





Paint similar to Carolina Plum (1384) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Carolina Plum (1384) (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


Carolina Plum (1384) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Carolina Plum (1384) to Benjamin Moore


#9A83A0
Carolina Plum (1384)
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ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Carolina Plum (1384) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Carolina Plum (1384) to PPG Paints


#A489A3
Pale Plum (PPG1177-5)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
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Heather Glen (PPG17-08)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)


Behr


Carolina Plum (1384) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Carolina Plum (1384) to Behr


#9D86AD
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ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)





Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
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Berry Cream (SW 9075)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
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Veri Berri (SW 9069)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)


Valspar


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#A27E9C
Pink Plumeria (P002)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
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Fields of Provence (V075-4)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
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Iris Blossom (1001-5C)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Carolina Plum (1384) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Carolina Plum (1384) to Dunn-Edwards


#91788C
Muted Berry (DE 5977)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
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Pale Eggplant (DE 5956)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)
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Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 7.88 (92.1% 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

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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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