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Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe (HC-85) Paint Color


Color Name: Fairview Taupe (HC-85)
Hex Color Code: #7C7161
RGB Color Code: RGB(124, 113, 97)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.9%, 21.8%, 51.4%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Fairview Taupe (HC-85) color - its meaning and example


What color is Fairview Taupe (HC-85)?

Fairview Taupe (HC-85) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Fairview Taupe (HC-85) is #7C7161, and the RGB color code is RGB(124, 113, 97).

In the RGB color model, Fairview Taupe (HC-85) has a red value of 124, a green value of 113, and a blue value of 97. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.9% magenta, 21.8% yellow, and 51.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.6° (degrees), 12.2 % saturation, and 43.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Fairview Taupe (HC-85) has a hue of 35.6° (degrees), 21.8 % saturation and 48.6 % brightness/value.


Fairview Taupe (HC-85) is cool or warm?

The color Fairview Taupe (HC-85) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Fairview Taupe (HC-85)?

Fairview Taupe (HC-85) has an LRV of nearly 17. 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

Fairview Taupe (HC-85)

Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of Fairview Taupe (HC-85) 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 17 puts Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe (HC-85) 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


Fairview Taupe (HC-85) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(124, 113, 97)
Red
124 (48.6%)
Green
113 (44.3%)
Blue
97 (38.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.87%
Yellow
21.77%
Key
51.37%

HSL

HSL(35.56deg, 12.2 %, 43.3 %)

Hue
35.56°
Saturation
12.22 %.
Lightness
43.33 %.

RYB

RYB(96, 116, 107)
Red
96 (37.7%)
Yellow
116 (45.6%)
Blue
107 (42.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.56°
Saturation
21.77 %.
Brightness / Value
48.63 %.

HWB

H: 35.56°

W: 38.04 %

B: 51.37 %

XYZ

X : 16.37

Y : 16.96

Z : 13.72

YXY

Y1 : 16.96

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 51.37%

M : 55.69%

Y : 61.96%


LRV

~ 17 %

Munsell Color System

5.1Y 4.7/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 48.21

A : 1.46

B : 10.44

CIE-Lch

L : 48.21

C : 10.54

H : 82.03

CIE-Luv

L : 48.21

U : 7.62

V : 13.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 41.18

A : -1.09

B : 9.07






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Fairview Taupe (HC-85) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Fairview Taupe (HC-85) (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


RAL Design


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RAL Classic


Fairview Taupe (HC-85) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Fairview Taupe (HC-85) to RAL Classic


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RAL 7006 - Beige Gray
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
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RAL 7048 - Pearl Mouse Gray
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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#7A6855
PANTONE 7531 C
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
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PANTONE 8005 C
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
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PANTONE 4244 C
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
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PANTONE 8006 C
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


Fairview Taupe (HC-85) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Fairview Taupe (HC-85) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Fairview Taupe (HC-85) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Fairview Taupe (HC-85) (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.


Sherwin Williams


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#7E6F59
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ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Valspar


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ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)





Behr


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PPG Paints


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Conservation (PPG1027-6)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
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Salted Pretzel (PPG1077-6)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
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Rain Barrel (PPG1097-6)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
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Leather Loafers (PPG1101-6)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Fairview Taupe (HC-85) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Fairview Taupe (HC-85) to Dunn-Edwards


#806B5D
Bannister Brown (DE 6069)
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)
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Rock 'n' Oak (DE 6209)
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
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Raw Umber (DET 658)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
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Camouflage (DEA 172)
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% 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

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


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