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Benjamin Moore Char Brown (2137-20) Paint Color


Color Name: Char Brown (2137-20)
Hex Color Code: #5A4F40
RGB Color Code: RGB(90, 79, 64)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 12.2%, 28.9%, 64.7%





About Char Brown (2137-20) color - its meaning and example


What color is Char Brown (2137-20)?

Char Brown (2137-20) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Char Brown (2137-20) is #5A4F40, and the RGB color code is RGB(90, 79, 64).

In the RGB color model, Char Brown (2137-20) has a red value of 90, a green value of 79, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.2% magenta, 28.9% yellow, and 64.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.6° (degrees), 16.9 % saturation, and 30.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Char Brown (2137-20) has a hue of 34.6° (degrees), 28.9 % saturation and 35.3 % brightness/value.


Char Brown (2137-20) is cool or warm?

The color Char Brown (2137-20) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Char Brown (2137-20)?

Char Brown (2137-20) has an LRV of nearly 8. 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

Char Brown (2137-20)

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of Char Brown (2137-20) 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 8 puts Benjamin Moore Char Brown (2137-20) 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


Char Brown (2137-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(90, 79, 64)
Red
90 (35.3%)
Green
79 (31.0%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.22%
Yellow
28.89%
Key
64.71%

HSL

HSL(34.62deg, 16.9 %, 30.2 %)

Hue
34.62°
Saturation
16.88 %.
Lightness
30.20 %.

RYB

RYB(137, 145, 142)
Red
137 (53.6%)
Yellow
145 (56.9%)
Blue
142 (55.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
34.62°
Saturation
28.89 %.
Brightness / Value
35.29 %.

HWB

H: 34.62°

W: 25.10 %

B: 64.71 %

XYZ

X : 7.94

Y : 8.14

Z : 6

YXY

Y1 : 8.14

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 64.71%

M : 69.02%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 8.1 %

Munsell Color System

4.4Y 3.3/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 34.26

A : 1.9

B : 10.54

CIE-Lch

L : 34.26

C : 10.71

H : 79.8

CIE-Luv

L : 34.26

U : 7.45

V : 11.79

Hunter-Lab

L : 28.52

A : -0.24

B : 7.49






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Char Brown (2137-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Char Brown (2137-20) (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.



#544F3D
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ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#635147
Umber
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
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Dark Lava
ΔE - 6.85 (93.1% similar)
#4A3728
Cedar Brown
ΔE - 8.87 (91.1% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Char Brown (2137-20) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Char Brown (2137-20) to Pantone PMS


#5B503F
PANTONE 4245 C
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#63513D
PANTONE 7532 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#59534C
PANTONE 4230 C
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#5E4B3C
PANTONE 7519 C
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Char Brown (2137-20) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Char Brown (2137-20) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Char Brown (2137-20) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Char Brown (2137-20) to RAL Classic


#575044
RAL 7013 - Brown Gray
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#474135
RAL 6014 - Yellow Olive
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#4C4A44
RAL 7022 - Umbra Gray
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)


RAL Design


Char Brown (2137-20) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Char Brown (2137-20) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Char Brown (2137-20) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Char Brown (2137-20) to British Standard 4800


#5A4E2F
BS 10-B-25 - Turtle
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)
#51462A
BS 10-A-11 - Storm (Rhino)
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#443F39
BS 22-B-27 - Violet
ΔE - 7.35 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to Char Brown (2137-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Char Brown (2137-20) (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.


PPG Paints


Char Brown (2137-20) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Char Brown (2137-20) to PPG Paints


#594E40
Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7)
ΔE - 0.59 (99.4% similar)
#5C5042
Star Anise (PPG1022-7)
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
#5E5241
Friar's Brown (PPG1024-7)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#615544
Coffee Bean (PPG1025-7)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Char Brown (2137-20) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Char Brown (2137-20) to Sherwin Williams


#554C3E
Enduring Bronze (SW 7055)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#5D513E
Best Bronze (SW 6160)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#5A5243
Muddled Basil (SW 7745)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#5C4D3C
Status Bronze (SW 7034)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)


Behr


Char Brown (2137-20) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Char Brown (2137-20) to Behr


#595147
Potting Soil (N360-7)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#594C42
Rare Wood (MQ2-39)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#655649
Cavalry Brown (N220-7)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#554941
Havana Coffee (N210-7)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)





Valspar


Char Brown (2137-20) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Char Brown (2137-20) to Valspar


#534C41
Turkish Coffee (6003-2C)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#625745
Midnight Forest (8004-20G)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#504A3C
Deep Desert Shadow (M331)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#585445
Olive Smudge (6001-2C)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Char Brown (2137-20) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Char Brown (2137-20) to Benjamin Moore


#53473A
Café Doppio (CSP-210)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#555042
Green Grove (2138-20)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#4F493B
Southern Vine (2138-10)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#59523C
Night Owl (CC-662)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Char Brown (2137-20) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Char Brown (2137-20) to Dunn-Edwards


#635A4F
Downing to Earth (DET 634)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#5E4F46
Black Walnut (DE 6063)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#504E47
Renwick Brown (DET 630)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#695649
Wild Mustang (DEA 161)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% 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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Char Brown (2137-20) - #5A4F40 Color Images and Patterns


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