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Benjamin Moore Kingsport Gray (HC-86) Paint Color


Color Name: Kingsport Gray (HC-86)
Hex Color Code: #948674
RGB Color Code: RGB(148, 134, 116)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 9.5%, 21.6%, 42.0%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Kingsport Gray (HC-86) color - its meaning and example


What color is Kingsport Gray (HC-86)?

Kingsport Gray (HC-86) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Kingsport Gray (HC-86) is #948674, and the RGB color code is RGB(148, 134, 116).

In the RGB color model, Kingsport Gray (HC-86) has a red value of 148, a green value of 134, and a blue value of 116. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.5% magenta, 21.6% yellow, and 42.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.8° (degrees), 13.0 % saturation, and 51.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Kingsport Gray (HC-86) has a hue of 33.8° (degrees), 21.6 % saturation and 58.0 % brightness/value.


Kingsport Gray (HC-86) is cool or warm?

The color Kingsport Gray (HC-86) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Kingsport Gray (HC-86)?

Kingsport Gray (HC-86) has an LRV of nearly 25. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Kingsport Gray (HC-86)

Light Color


Compare LRV 25 of Kingsport Gray (HC-86) 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 25 puts Benjamin Moore Kingsport Gray (HC-86) 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


Kingsport Gray (HC-86) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(148, 134, 116)
Red
148 (58.0%)
Green
134 (52.5%)
Blue
116 (45.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.46%
Yellow
21.62%
Key
41.96%

HSL

HSL(33.75deg, 13.0 %, 51.8 %)

Hue
33.75°
Saturation
13.01 %.
Lightness
51.76 %.

RYB

RYB(76, 102, 86)
Red
76 (29.7%)
Yellow
102 (40.0%)
Blue
86 (33.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33.75°
Saturation
21.62 %.
Brightness / Value
58.04 %.

HWB

H: 33.75°

W: 45.49 %

B: 41.96 %

XYZ

X : 23.89

Y : 24.61

Z : 20.01

YXY

Y1 : 24.61

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 41.96%

M : 47.45%

Y : 54.51%


LRV

~ 24.6 %

Munsell Color System

4.5Y 5.5/2

CIE-Lab

L : 56.69

A : 2.23

B : 11.61

CIE-Lch

L : 56.69

C : 11.82

H : 79.15

CIE-Luv

L : 56.69

U : 9.65

V : 15.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.61

A : -0.84

B : 10.8






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Kingsport Gray (HC-86) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Kingsport Gray (HC-86) (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.



#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
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Grullo
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)
#967969
Mocha
ΔE - 8.13 (91.9% similar)





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


British Standard 4800


Kingsport Gray (HC-86) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Kingsport Gray (HC-86) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Kingsport Gray (HC-86) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Kingsport Gray (HC-86) to RAL Classic


#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Kingsport Gray (HC-86) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Kingsport Gray (HC-86) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Kingsport Gray (HC-86) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Kingsport Gray (HC-86) to Pantone PMS


#98897B
PANTONE 10371 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#96826E
PANTONE 4049 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#8B8075
PANTONE 8003 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#9A887B
PANTONE 8020 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


RAL Design


Kingsport Gray (HC-86) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Kingsport Gray (HC-86) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Kingsport Gray (HC-86) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Kingsport Gray (HC-86) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Kingsport Gray (HC-86) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Kingsport Gray (HC-86) to Sherwin Williams


#988977
Curio Gray (SW 0024)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#9C8A79
Tavern Taupe (SW 7508)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#978A7F
Hammered Silver (SW 2840)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#958D7F
Studio Clay (SW 9172)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Kingsport Gray (HC-86) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Kingsport Gray (HC-86) to Benjamin Moore


#968777
Beigewood (1007)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#9E8C7C
Ticonderoga Taupe (992)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#9D8774
Woodacres (1020)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#8C847A
Taos Taupe (2111-40)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Behr


Kingsport Gray (HC-86) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Kingsport Gray (HC-86) to Behr


#938577
Ottertail (N220-5)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#968374
Dry Brown (N230-5)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#9B856F
Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#9D8675
Earthnut (PPU5-16)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)





Valspar


Kingsport Gray (HC-86) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Kingsport Gray (HC-86) to Valspar


#928070
Chocolate Milk (8005-8E)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#9E8F7B
Stone Terrace (V135-5)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#8D8679
Artichoke (6003-2A)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#98816E
Cavern (V133-5)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Kingsport Gray (HC-86) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Kingsport Gray (HC-86) to PPG Paints


#9D8C7C
Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#8B8376
Sweater Weather (PPG0999-5)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#8C8578
Roller Coaster (PPG1008-5)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#A0917E
Oyster Shell (PPG14-13)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Kingsport Gray (HC-86) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Kingsport Gray (HC-86) to Dunn-Edwards


#9F9180
Bison Beige (DEC 750)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#A48B73
Whole Wheat (DE 6124)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#9F947D
Weather Board (DE 6222)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#9E8779
Cobblestone Path (DE 6068)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% 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


Kingsport Gray (HC-86) - #948674 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



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