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Benjamin Moore Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) Paint Color


Color Name: Dark Chocolate (CSP-270)
Hex Color Code: #634F42
RGB Color Code: RGB(99, 79, 66)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 20.2%, 33.3%, 61.2%





About Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dark Chocolate (CSP-270)?

Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) is #634F42, and the RGB color code is RGB(99, 79, 66).

In the RGB color model, Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) has a red value of 99, a green value of 79, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.2% magenta, 33.3% yellow, and 61.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 23.6° (degrees), 20.0 % saturation, and 32.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) has a hue of 23.6° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation and 38.8 % brightness/value.


Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Dark Chocolate (CSP-270)?

Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) has an LRV of nearly 9. 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

Dark Chocolate (CSP-270)

Light Color


Compare LRV 9 of Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) 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 9 puts Benjamin Moore Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) 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


Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(99, 79, 66)
Red
99 (38.8%)
Green
79 (31.0%)
Blue
66 (25.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.20%
Yellow
33.33%
Key
61.18%

HSL

HSL(23.64deg, 20.0 %, 32.4 %)

Hue
23.64°
Saturation
20.00 %.
Lightness
32.35 %.

RYB

RYB(136, 139, 136)
Red
136 (53.3%)
Yellow
139 (54.5%)
Blue
136 (53.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
23.64°
Saturation
33.33 %.
Brightness / Value
38.82 %.

HWB

H: 23.64°

W: 25.88 %

B: 61.18 %

XYZ

X : 8.92

Y : 8.64

Z : 6.35

YXY

Y1 : 8.64

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 61.18%

M : 69.02%

Y : 74.12%


LRV

~ 8.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.7YR 3.4/2.1

CIE-Lab

L : 35.28

A : 6.24

B : 10.85

CIE-Lch

L : 35.28

C : 12.51

H : 60.1

CIE-Luv

L : 35.28

U : 13.19

V : 11.52

Hunter-Lab

L : 29.39

A : 2.77

B : 7.76






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) (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 - 5.84 (94.2% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 10381 C
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
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PANTONE 7589 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
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PANTONE 2335 C
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)


RAL Design


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RAL Classic


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#755847
RAL 8025 - Pale Brown
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)
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ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) to British Standard 4800


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ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)


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ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)





Paint similar to Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) (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


Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) to Benjamin Moore


#645145
Falcon Brown (1238)
ΔE - 0.86 (99.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)


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Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) to Valspar


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ΔE - 1.15 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
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Kaffee (SW 6104)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) to Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints


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ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
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Pumpernickel (PPG15-22)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
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Little Bear (PPG1074-7)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)


Behr


Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) to Behr


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Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
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Moose Trail (N190-7)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.14 (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.







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