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Behr Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) Paint Color


Color Name: Gotham Gray (MQ5-29)
Hex Color Code: #8A9192
RGB Color Code: RGB(138, 145, 146)
CMYK Values*: 5.5%, 0.7%, 0.0%, 42.7%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gotham Gray (MQ5-29)?

Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) is #8A9192, and the RGB color code is RGB(138, 145, 146).

In the RGB color model, Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) has a red value of 138, a green value of 145, and a blue value of 146. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.5% cyan, 0.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 42.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 187.5° (degrees), 3.5 % saturation, and 55.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) has a hue of 187.5° (degrees), 5.5 % saturation and 57.3 % brightness/value.


Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) is cool or warm?

The color Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Gotham Gray (MQ5-29)?

Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) has an LRV of nearly 28. 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

Gotham Gray (MQ5-29)

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) 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 28 puts Behr Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) 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


Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(138, 145, 146)
Red
138 (54.1%)
Green
145 (56.9%)
Blue
146 (57.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.48%
Magenta
0.68%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
42.75%

HSL

HSL(187.5deg, 3.5 %, 55.7 %)

Hue
187.5°
Saturation
3.54 %.
Lightness
55.69 %.

RYB

RYB(58, 86, 88)
Red
58 (22.6%)
Yellow
86 (33.6%)
Blue
88 (34.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
187.5°
Saturation
5.48 %.
Brightness / Value
57.25 %.

HWB

H: 187.5°

W: 54.12 %

B: 42.75 %

XYZ

X : 25.79

Y : 27.73

Z : 31.19

YXY

Y1 : 27.73

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 45.88%

M : 43.14%

Y : 42.75%


LRV

~ 27.7 %

Munsell Color System

4.1BG 5.8/0.6

CIE-Lab

L : 59.64

A : -2.33

B : -1.42

CIE-Lch

L : 59.64

C : 2.73

H : 211.29

CIE-Luv

L : 59.64

U : -3.94

V : -1.64

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.66

A : -4.71

B : 1.75






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) (Paint - Behr). 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.



#848789
Aluminium
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#989898
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#848482
Battleship Gray
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#848482
Old Silver
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) to RAL Classic


#8E9291
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#8D9295
RAL 7045 - Telegray 1
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#7F868A
RAL 7046 - Telegray 2
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) to Pantone PMS


#898D8D
PANTONE 423 C
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#8C9093
PANTONE 10388 C
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#8A8D8F
PANTONE 877 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#888B8D
PANTONE Cool Gray 8 C
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) to British Standard 4800


#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#92969B
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)





Paint similar to Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) (Paint - Behr). 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


Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) to Behr


#8F9395
Flint Gray (PPU26-05)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#858A8E
Overcast (PPU26-21)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#868988
Slate Rock (N460-5)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)


Valspar


Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) to Valspar


#878E8F
Barometer (M259)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#959896
Stone Mason Gray (4008-1C)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#959A9D
Drizzling Mist (4006-1C)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#959B9E
Chrome (V113-2)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) to Benjamin Moore


#888D8F
Hearthstone (1601)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#909698
Tucker Gray (CW-705)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#8B9094
Deep Silver (2124-30)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#83898A
Shaker Gray (1594)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)





PPG Paints


Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) to PPG Paints


#8E9598
Steeple Gray (PPG1012-5)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#858F94
Feldspar (PPG1038-5)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#8E908D
Phoenix Fossil (PPG1009-5)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#838B91
Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) to Dunn-Edwards


#8D8F8E
Stieglitz Silver (DET 612)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#91989D
Wolverine (DET 610)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#999B9B
Walrus (DE 6368)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#979D9A
Light Gray (DEC 789)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) to Sherwin Williams


#939899
African Gray (SW 9162)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#939591
Tin Lizzie (SW 9163)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#969A96
Earl Grey (SW 7660)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#949392
Gray Shingle (SW 7670)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% 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


Gotham Gray (MQ5-29) - #8A9192 Color Images and Patterns


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