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Benjamin Moore Cougar Brown (2106-40) Paint Color


Color Name: Cougar Brown (2106-40)
Hex Color Code: #9C8174
RGB Color Code: RGB(156, 129, 116)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 17.3%, 25.6%, 38.8%
Color Family (Hue): Brown





About Cougar Brown (2106-40) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cougar Brown (2106-40)?

Cougar Brown (2106-40) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cougar Brown (2106-40) is #9C8174, and the RGB color code is RGB(156, 129, 116).

In the RGB color model, Cougar Brown (2106-40) has a red value of 156, a green value of 129, and a blue value of 116. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 25.6% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 19.5° (degrees), 16.8 % saturation, and 53.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cougar Brown (2106-40) has a hue of 19.5° (degrees), 25.6 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.


Cougar Brown (2106-40) is cool or warm?

The color Cougar Brown (2106-40) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Cougar Brown (2106-40)?

Cougar Brown (2106-40) has an LRV of nearly 24. 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

Cougar Brown (2106-40)

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of Cougar Brown (2106-40) 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 24 puts Benjamin Moore Cougar Brown (2106-40) 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


Cougar Brown (2106-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(156, 129, 116)
Red
156 (61.2%)
Green
129 (50.6%)
Blue
116 (45.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.31%
Yellow
25.64%
Key
38.82%

HSL

HSL(19.5deg, 16.8 %, 53.3 %)

Hue
19.5°
Saturation
16.81 %.
Lightness
53.33 %.

RYB

RYB(80, 98, 83)
Red
80 (31.2%)
Yellow
98 (38.5%)
Blue
83 (32.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
19.5°
Saturation
25.64 %.
Brightness / Value
61.18 %.

HWB

H: 19.5°

W: 45.49 %

B: 38.82 %

XYZ

X : 24.71

Y : 24.03

Z : 19.86

YXY

Y1 : 24.03

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 38.82%

M : 49.41%

Y : 54.51%


LRV

~ 24 %

Munsell Color System

8.7YR 5.4/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 56.12

A : 8.28

B : 10.92

CIE-Lch

L : 56.12

C : 13.7

H : 52.83

CIE-Luv

L : 56.12

U : 17.83

V : 13.09

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.02

A : 4.2

B : 10.29






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Cougar Brown (2106-40) (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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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Cougar Brown (2106-40) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cougar Brown (2106-40) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


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#9F8170
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ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 4257 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
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PANTONE 2471 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


RAL Design


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British Standard 4800


Cougar Brown (2106-40) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cougar Brown (2106-40) to British Standard 4800


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Cougar Brown (2106-40) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cougar Brown (2106-40) to RAL Classic


#A48F7A
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ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)





Paint similar to Cougar Brown (2106-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cougar Brown (2106-40) (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


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Cougar Brown (2106-40)
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Behr


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#9D8376
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Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)





Valspar


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Sherwin Williams


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PPG Paints


Cougar Brown (2106-40) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cougar Brown (2106-40) to PPG Paints


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ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% 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


Cougar Brown (2106-40) - #9C8174 Color Images and Patterns


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