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Benjamin Moore French Press (AF-170) Paint Color


Color Name: French Press (AF-170)
Hex Color Code: #5F4D43
RGB Color Code: RGB(95, 77, 67)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 18.9%, 29.5%, 62.7%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About French Press (AF-170) color - its meaning and example


What color is French Press (AF-170)?

French Press (AF-170) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for French Press (AF-170) is #5F4D43, and the RGB color code is RGB(95, 77, 67).

In the RGB color model, French Press (AF-170) has a red value of 95, a green value of 77, and a blue value of 67. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.9% magenta, 29.5% yellow, and 62.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21.4° (degrees), 17.3 % saturation, and 31.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, French Press (AF-170) has a hue of 21.4° (degrees), 29.5 % saturation and 37.3 % brightness/value.


French Press (AF-170) is cool or warm?

The color French Press (AF-170) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of French Press (AF-170)?

French Press (AF-170) has an LRV of nearly 8. 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

French Press (AF-170)

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of French Press (AF-170) 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 8 puts Benjamin Moore French Press (AF-170) 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


French Press (AF-170) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(95, 77, 67)
Red
95 (37.3%)
Green
77 (30.2%)
Blue
67 (26.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.95%
Yellow
29.47%
Key
62.75%

HSL

HSL(21.43deg, 17.3 %, 31.8 %)

Hue
21.43°
Saturation
17.28 %.
Lightness
31.76 %.

RYB

RYB(137, 140, 140)
Red
137 (53.6%)
Yellow
140 (54.8%)
Blue
140 (54.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
21.43°
Saturation
29.47 %.
Brightness / Value
37.25 %.

HWB

H: 21.43°

W: 26.27 %

B: 62.75 %

XYZ

X : 8.39

Y : 8.15

Z : 6.44

YXY

Y1 : 8.15

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 62.75%

M : 69.80%

Y : 73.73%


LRV

~ 8.1 %

Munsell Color System

8.8YR 3.3/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 34.28

A : 5.85

B : 8.77

CIE-Lch

L : 34.28

C : 10.54

H : 56.3

CIE-Luv

L : 34.28

U : 11.57

V : 9.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 28.54

A : 2.5

B : 6.6






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to French Press (AF-170) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to French Press (AF-170) (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 - 5.73 (94.3% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


French Press (AF-170) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of French Press (AF-170) to Pantone PMS


#5E4F47
PANTONE 2335 C
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
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PANTONE 7589 C
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


RAL Design


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RAL Classic


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#755847
RAL 8025 - Pale Brown
ΔE - 6.55 (93.4% similar)
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ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)
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ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


French Press (AF-170) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of French Press (AF-170) to British Standard 4800


#553C35
BS 04-B-27 - Brown
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)





Paint similar to French Press (AF-170) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to French Press (AF-170) (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


French Press (AF-170) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of French Press (AF-170) to Benjamin Moore


#5F4D43
French Press (AF-170)
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#604D44
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ΔE - 0.85 (99.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
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Rural Earth (1239)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


French Press (AF-170) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of French Press (AF-170) to Sherwin Williams


#5F4B3F
Sable (SW 6083)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
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Chateau Brown (SW 7510)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
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Half-Caff (SW 9091)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
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Otter (SW 6041)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


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#624E45
Chestnut (PPG15-23)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#604A3F
Fudge Truffle (PPG1075-7)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


French Press (AF-170) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of French Press (AF-170) to Dunn-Edwards


#5E4F46
Black Walnut (DE 6063)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
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Mayan Chocolate (DET 693)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
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Bear in Mind (DE 6042)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
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Lynx (DE 6035)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)


Behr


French Press (AF-170) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of French Press (AF-170) to Behr


#5A4840
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ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
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Chocolate Therapy (N150-7)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
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Cinnabark (PPU3-20)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)


Valspar


French Press (AF-170) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of French Press (AF-170) to Valspar


#624B3F
Boston Legacy (2005-9A)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
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Hunting Boots (1001-9A)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% 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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