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Benjamin Moore Flora (AF-470) Paint Color


Color Name
Flora (AF-470)
Hex Color Code
#A3AC9E
RGB Color Code
RGB(163, 172, 158)
CMYK Values*
5.2%, 0.0%, 8.1%, 32.5%
Color Family (Hue)
#A3AC9E Flora (AF-470) Paint Benjamin Moore - Color codes and meaning | Matching colors and paints



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About Flora (AF-470) color - its meaning and example


What color is Flora (AF-470)?

Flora (AF-470) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Flora (AF-470) is #A3AC9E, and the RGB color code is RGB(163, 172, 158).

In the RGB color model, Flora (AF-470) has a red value of 163, a green value of 172, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 8.1% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 98.6° (degrees), 7.8 % saturation, and 64.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Flora (AF-470) has a hue of 98.6° (degrees), 8.1 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.



Flora (AF-470) is cool or warm?

The color Flora (AF-470) is a cool color.



What is the LRV of Flora (AF-470)? (For interior and product design)

Flora (AF-470) has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Flora (AF-470)

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of Flora (AF-470) 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 40 puts Benjamin Moore Flora (AF-470) 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


Flora (AF-470) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(163, 172, 158)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
172 (67.5%)
Blue
158 (62.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.23%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
8.14%
Key
32.55%

HSL

HSL(98.57deg, 7.8 %, 64.7 %)

Hue
98.57°
Saturation
7.78 %.
Lightness
64.71 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 79, 65)
Red
42 (16.4%)
Yellow
79 (30.9%)
Blue
65 (25.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
98.57°
Saturation
8.14 %.
Brightness / Value
67.45 %.

HWB

H: 98.57°

W: 61.96 %

B: 32.55 %

XYZ

X : 36.03

Y : 39.76

Z : 38.12

YXY

Y1 : 39.76

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 36.08%

M : 32.55%

Y : 38.04%


LRV

~ 39.8 %

Munsell Color System

8.3GY 6.8/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 69.3

A : -5.81

B : 6.1

CIE-Lch

L : 69.3

C : 8.42

H : 133.58

CIE-Luv

L : 69.3

U : -4.38

V : 9.76

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.06

A : -8.36

B : 8.29






Similar Colors and Paints


Named colors similar to Flora (AF-470) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

Here are the colors similar to Flora (AF-470) (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.

#B2BEB5 Color
Ash Gray
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#8DA399 Color
Morning Sky Blue
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#A9BA9D Color
Laurel Green
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)
#B0A999 Color
Greige
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)


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


RAL Design

Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to RAL Design


Pantone PMS

Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to Pantone PMS

#A7B3A3 Color
PANTONE 4190 C
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#9BAA9E Color
PANTONE 4184 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#A8AE98 Color
PANTONE 4178 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#A8A99E Color
PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)

Pantone TCX

Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to Pantone TCX


British Standard 4800

Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to British Standard 4800

#B8B7A8 Color
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)

RAL Classic

Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to RAL Classic

#B0B0A9 Color
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#B5B0A1 Color
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#B7B3A8 Color
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)


Paint similar to Flora (AF-470) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Flora (AF-470) (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.


Behr

Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to Behr

#99A798 Color
Green Trellis (MQ6-17)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#9DADA3 Color
Misty Moss (N420-3)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#93A190 Color
Forest Path (N400-4)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#B0B8B0 Color
Verdigris (PPU12-14)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to Benjamin Moore

#9CAC9E Color
Scenic Drive (697)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#A7B4A2 Color
Garden Path (466)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#B0B8AE Color
Misted Green (2138-50)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to Farrow & Ball

#AEB2A4 Color
Blue Gray (91)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#9FB0A5 Color
Pond Green (G7)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#9A9F94 Color
Pigeon (25)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#B0AF9B Color
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to Dunn-Edwards



PPG Paints

Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to PPG Paints



Sherwin Williams

Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to Sherwin Williams

#AEB3A9 Color
Oyster Bay (SW 6206)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#ADBBB2 Color
Quietude (SW 6212)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#B0B8B2 Color
Silvermist (SW 7621)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)


Valspar

Flora (AF-470) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Flora (AF-470) to Valspar

#9AABA1 Color
Atlantic Foam (V099-4)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#93A091 Color
New Patina (P061)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#ADBBAD Color
Median Green (M208)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% 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.




Complementary / Opposite Color



A3AC9E
Flora (AF-470)

A79EAC
Rose quartz*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Benjamin Moore Flora (AF-470) - #A3AC9E?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Flora (AF-470) - #A3AC9E is #A79EAC, color name is Rose quartz*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Benjamin Moore Flora (AF-470) - #A3AC9E?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Flora (AF-470) - #A3AC9E is #A79EAC, color name is Rose quartz*.





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