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Benjamin Moore Elk Horn (AF-105) Paint Color


Color Name: Elk Horn (AF-105)
Hex Color Code: #978568
RGB Color Code: RGB(151, 133, 104)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.9%, 31.1%, 40.8%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Elk Horn (AF-105) color - its meaning and example


What color is Elk Horn (AF-105)?

Elk Horn (AF-105) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Elk Horn (AF-105) is #978568, and the RGB color code is RGB(151, 133, 104).

In the RGB color model, Elk Horn (AF-105) has a red value of 151, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 104. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.9% magenta, 31.1% yellow, and 40.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37° (degrees), 18.4 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Elk Horn (AF-105) has a hue of 37° (degrees), 31.1 % saturation and 59.2 % brightness/value.


Elk Horn (AF-105) is cool or warm?

The color Elk Horn (AF-105) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Elk Horn (AF-105)?

Elk Horn (AF-105) 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

Elk Horn (AF-105)

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of Elk Horn (AF-105) 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 Elk Horn (AF-105) 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


Elk Horn (AF-105) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(151, 133, 104)
Red
151 (59.2%)
Green
133 (52.2%)
Blue
104 (40.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.92%
Yellow
31.13%
Key
40.78%

HSL

HSL(37.02deg, 18.4 %, 50.0 %)

Hue
37.02°
Saturation
18.43 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.

RYB

RYB(81, 109, 84)
Red
81 (31.9%)
Yellow
109 (42.9%)
Blue
84 (32.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.02°
Saturation
31.13 %.
Brightness / Value
59.22 %.

HWB

H: 37.02°

W: 40.78 %

B: 40.78 %

XYZ

X : 23.65

Y : 24.35

Z : 16.55

YXY

Y1 : 24.35

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 40.78%

M : 47.84%

Y : 59.22%


LRV

~ 24.4 %

Munsell Color System

5.4Y 5.5/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 56.44

A : 2.24

B : 18.16

CIE-Lch

L : 56.44

C : 18.3

H : 82.98

CIE-Luv

L : 56.44

U : 13.08

V : 23.03

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.35

A : -0.82

B : 14.66






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Elk Horn (AF-105) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Elk Horn (AF-105) (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 - 7.73 (92.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Elk Horn (AF-105) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Elk Horn (AF-105) to Pantone PMS


#93845E
PANTONE 10342 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
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PANTONE 2470 C
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
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PANTONE 4049 C
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
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PANTONE 10358 C
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Elk Horn (AF-105) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Elk Horn (AF-105) to RAL Classic


#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
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RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
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RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
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RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Elk Horn (AF-105) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Elk Horn (AF-105) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
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BS 10-B-21 - Lizard
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#897749
BS 10-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Elk Horn (AF-105) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Elk Horn (AF-105) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Elk Horn (AF-105) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Elk Horn (AF-105) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Elk Horn (AF-105) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Elk Horn (AF-105) (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


Elk Horn (AF-105) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Elk Horn (AF-105) to PPG Paints


#9A845E
Twisted Tail (PPG1100-6)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
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Chocolate Moment (PPG1077-5)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
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Cocoa Pecan (PPG1084-6)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
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Oyster Shell (PPG14-13)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)


Behr


Elk Horn (AF-105) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Elk Horn (AF-105) to Behr


#918260
Gingko Tree (PPU8-02)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
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Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
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Dash Of Oregano (S330-6)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#938577
Ottertail (N220-5)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Elk Horn (AF-105) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Elk Horn (AF-105) to Dunn-Edwards


#9D8861
Ridgecrest (DE 6174)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
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Whole Wheat (DE 6124)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Elk Horn (AF-105) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Elk Horn (AF-105) to Sherwin Williams


#988977
Curio Gray (SW 0024)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
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Tavern Taupe (SW 7508)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)
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Rookwood Clay (SW 2823)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)


Valspar


Elk Horn (AF-105) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Elk Horn (AF-105) to Valspar


#9E8F7B
Stone Terrace (V135-5)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
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Rolling Prairie (6007-4B)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
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Chocolate Cream Pie (M143)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
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Universal Umber (3003-9B)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Elk Horn (AF-105) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Elk Horn (AF-105) to Benjamin Moore


#987C5D
Edgewood Rocks (1056)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
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Beigewood (1007)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
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Caramel Apple (1042)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
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Alexandria Beige (HC-77)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% 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.







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