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Benjamin Moore Greenhow Moss (CW-450) Paint Color


Color Name
Greenhow Moss (CW-450)
Hex Color Code
#A6A56C
RGB Color Code
RGB(166, 165, 108)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 0.6%, 34.9%, 34.9%
Color Family (Hue)
#A6A56C Greenhow Moss (CW-450) Paint Benjamin Moore - Color codes and meaning | Matching colors and paints



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About Greenhow Moss (CW-450) color - its meaning and example


What color is Greenhow Moss (CW-450)?

Greenhow Moss (CW-450) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Greenhow Moss (CW-450) is #A6A56C, and the RGB color code is RGB(166, 165, 108).

In the RGB color model, Greenhow Moss (CW-450) has a red value of 166, a green value of 165, and a blue value of 108. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.6% magenta, 34.9% yellow, and 34.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 59° (degrees), 24.6 % saturation, and 53.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Greenhow Moss (CW-450) has a hue of 59° (degrees), 34.9 % saturation and 65.1 % brightness/value.



Greenhow Moss (CW-450) is cool or warm?

The color Greenhow Moss (CW-450) is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Greenhow Moss (CW-450)? (For interior and product design)

Greenhow Moss (CW-450) has an LRV of nearly 36. 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

Greenhow Moss (CW-450)

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) 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 36 puts Benjamin Moore Greenhow Moss (CW-450) 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


Greenhow Moss (CW-450) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 165, 108)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
165 (64.7%)
Blue
108 (42.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.60%
Yellow
34.94%
Key
34.90%

HSL

HSL(58.97deg, 24.6 %, 53.7 %)

Hue
58.97°
Saturation
24.58 %.
Lightness
53.73 %.

RYB

RYB(60, 115, 64)
Red
60 (23.4%)
Yellow
115 (44.9%)
Blue
64 (25.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
58.97°
Saturation
34.94 %.
Brightness / Value
65.10 %.

HWB

H: 58.97°

W: 42.35 %

B: 34.90 %

XYZ

X : 31.89

Y : 36.1

Z : 19.47

YXY

Y1 : 36.1

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 35.29%

Y : 57.65%


LRV

~ 36.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.2GY 6.5/4.7

CIE-Lab

L : 66.6

A : -8.59

B : 29.72

CIE-Lch

L : 66.6

C : 30.94

H : 106.12

CIE-Luv

L : 66.6

U : 3.5

V : 39.74

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.08

A : -10.41

B : 22.84






Similar Colors and Paints


Named colors similar to Greenhow Moss (CW-450) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

Here are the colors similar to Greenhow Moss (CW-450) (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.

#BBB477 Color
Misty Moss
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#BCB88A Color
Sage Green
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#BDB76B Color
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#B5B35C Color
Olive Green
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)


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


Pantone PMS

Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to Pantone PMS

#AFA96E Color
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#ABA460 Color
PANTONE 4237 C
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#B0B07C Color
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B0AA7E Color
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to British Standard 4800

#AAA472 Color
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#BABB6F Color
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)

RAL Design

Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to RAL Design


Pantone TCX

Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to Pantone TCX



Paint similar to Greenhow Moss (CW-450) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Greenhow Moss (CW-450) (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

Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to Benjamin Moore

#ACA96E Color
Agave (AF-420)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#B2B26A Color
Parrot Green (CW-465)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#B4B085 Color
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#B4A85C Color
Wasabi (AF-430)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to Sherwin Williams

#AEAC7A Color
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#9FAC5C Color
Stay in Lime (SW 9032)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#97A554 Color
Overt Green (SW 6718)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#BBA86A Color
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to Dunn-Edwards

#B2AA7A Color
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#B7A86D Color
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#AEAD5B Color
Palm Frond (DE 5522)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Valspar

Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to Valspar



Behr

Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to Behr



PPG Paints

Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to PPG Paints



Farrow & Ball

Greenhow Moss (CW-450) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Greenhow Moss (CW-450) to Farrow & Ball

#B1AC8E Color
Stone White (11)
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)
#C7BF89 Color
Churlish Green (251)
ΔE - 8.07 (91.9% similar)
#B8B497 Color
Ball Green (75)
ΔE - 9.07 (90.9% similar)
#C1C365 Color
Acid Drop (9908)
ΔE - 10.04 (90.0% 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.




Complementary / Opposite Color



A6A56C
Greenhow Moss (CW-450)

6C6DA6
Dark Blue Gray*


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 Greenhow Moss (CW-450) - #A6A56C?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Greenhow Moss (CW-450) - #A6A56C is #6C6DA6, color name is Dark Blue Gray*
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 Greenhow Moss (CW-450) - #A6A56C?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Greenhow Moss (CW-450) - #A6A56C is #6C6DA6, color name is Dark Blue Gray*.





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