Benjamin Moore Fossil (AF-65) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Fossil (AF-65) |
| Hex Color Code: | #E3DDCE |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(227, 221, 206) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 2.6%, 9.3%, 11.0% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral |
What color is Fossil (AF-65)?
Fossil (AF-65) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Fossil (AF-65) is #E3DDCE, and the RGB color code is RGB(227, 221, 206).
In the RGB color model, Fossil (AF-65) has a red value of 227, a green value of 221, and a blue value of 206. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.6% magenta, 9.3% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 27.3 % saturation, and 84.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Fossil (AF-65) has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 9.3 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.
Fossil (AF-65) is cool or warm?
The color Fossil (AF-65) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Fossil (AF-65)?
Fossil (AF-65) has an LRV of nearly 73. By LRV value, it is a light 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
Fossil (AF-65)
Light Color
Compare LRV 73 of Fossil (AF-65) 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 73 puts Benjamin Moore Fossil (AF-65) paint color in the
lighter 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
Fossil (AF-65) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(227, 221, 206)
Red
227 (89.0%)
Green
221 (86.7%)
Blue
206 (80.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.64%
Yellow
9.25%
Key
10.98%
HSL
HSL(42.86deg, 27.3 %, 84.9 %)
Hue
42.86°
Saturation
27.27 %.
Lightness
84.90 %.
RYB
RYB(14, 44, 22)
Red
14 (5.5%)
Yellow
44 (17.3%)
Blue
22 (8.5%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
42.86°
Saturation
9.25 %.
Brightness / Value
89.02 %.
HWB
H: 42.86°
W: 80.78 %
B: 10.98 %
XYZ
X : 68.68
Y : 72.5
Z : 68.77
YXY
Y1 : 72.5
X : 0.33
Y2 : 0.35
CMY
C : 10.98%
M : 13.33%
Y : 19.22%
LRV
~ 72.5 %
Munsell Color System
0.4GY 8.7/1.3
CIE-Lab
L : 88.21
A : -0.51
B : 8.08
CIE-Lch
L : 88.21
C : 8.09
H : 93.6
CIE-Luv
L : 88.21
U : 4.33
V : 12.12
Hunter-Lab
L : 85.15
A : -5.04
B : 11.72
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
Pantone TCX
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Pantone PMS
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British Standard 4800
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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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
Fossil (AF-65) - #E3DDCE Color Images and Patterns
