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Benjamin Moore La Paloma Gray (1551) Paint Color


Color Name: La Paloma Gray (1551)
Hex Color Code: #B8B4AC
RGB Color Code: RGB(184, 180, 172)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.2%, 6.5%, 27.8%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About La Paloma Gray (1551) color - its meaning and example


What color is La Paloma Gray (1551)?

La Paloma Gray (1551) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for La Paloma Gray (1551) is #B8B4AC, and the RGB color code is RGB(184, 180, 172).

In the RGB color model, La Paloma Gray (1551) has a red value of 184, a green value of 180, and a blue value of 172. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.2% magenta, 6.5% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 7.8 % saturation, and 69.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, La Paloma Gray (1551) has a hue of 40° (degrees), 6.5 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.


La Paloma Gray (1551) is cool or warm?

The color La Paloma Gray (1551) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of La Paloma Gray (1551)?

La Paloma Gray (1551) has an LRV of nearly 46. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

La Paloma Gray (1551)

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of La Paloma Gray (1551) 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 46 puts Benjamin Moore La Paloma Gray (1551) paint color in the medium 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


La Paloma Gray (1551) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 180, 172)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
180 (70.6%)
Blue
172 (67.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.17%
Yellow
6.52%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(40deg, 7.8 %, 69.8 %)

Hue
40°
Saturation
7.79 %.
Lightness
69.80 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 67, 53)
Red
36 (14.0%)
Yellow
67 (26.3%)
Blue
53 (20.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40°
Saturation
6.52 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 40°

W: 67.45 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 43.53

Y : 45.81

Z : 45.58

YXY

Y1 : 45.81

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 29.41%

Y : 32.55%


LRV

~ 45.8 %

Munsell Color System

8.5Y 7.2/0.8

CIE-Lab

L : 73.42

A : -0.02

B : 4.57

CIE-Lch

L : 73.42

C : 4.57

H : 90.28

CIE-Luv

L : 73.42

U : 2.78

V : 6.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.68

A : -3.64

B : 7.45






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to La Paloma Gray (1551) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to La Paloma Gray (1551) (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.



#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
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Pale Silver
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
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Silver
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)





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


RAL Classic


La Paloma Gray (1551) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of La Paloma Gray (1551) to RAL Classic


#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
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RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)


Pantone PMS


La Paloma Gray (1551) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of La Paloma Gray (1551) to Pantone PMS


#BFB8AF
PANTONE Warm Gray 3 C
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
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PANTONE 400 C
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
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PANTONE 401 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#ADA79E
PANTONE 9084 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


La Paloma Gray (1551) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of La Paloma Gray (1551) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


La Paloma Gray (1551) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of La Paloma Gray (1551) to British Standard 4800


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)





Paint similar to La Paloma Gray (1551) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to La Paloma Gray (1551) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


La Paloma Gray (1551) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of La Paloma Gray (1551) to Dunn-Edwards


#BAB6AB
Reclaimed Wood (DET 625)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
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Play on Gray (DE 6228)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
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Pewter Patter (DET 627)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#BEB4A8
Drifting (DEC 770)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints


La Paloma Gray (1551) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of La Paloma Gray (1551) to PPG Paints


#BBBAB5
Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#B2ADA2
Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#B2ACA2
Greyhound (PPG1008-3)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#AFABA1
Kalispell (PPG0998-3)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


La Paloma Gray (1551) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of La Paloma Gray (1551) to Benjamin Moore


#B1ADA2
Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#C1BFBA
Smoke Embers (1466)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
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Coventry Gray (HC-169)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)





Behr


La Paloma Gray (1551) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of La Paloma Gray (1551) to Behr


#B1AEA2
Granite Boulder (790D-4)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
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Wells Gray (PPU25-06)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#B6AFA0
Camping Tent (N320-4)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#C4C0BB
Natural Gray (PPU18-10)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


La Paloma Gray (1551) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of La Paloma Gray (1551) to Sherwin Williams


#BAB9B6
March Wind (SW 7668)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#BCB8B6
Essential Gray (SW 6002)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#C2C0BB
Light French Gray (SW 0055)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#ACA79E
Dorian Gray (SW 7017)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Valspar


La Paloma Gray (1551) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of La Paloma Gray (1551) to Valspar


#B8B4B4
Ganymede (8006-12C)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#B0A69A
Ashen Gray (6004-1C)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#B0A998
Artemis (8006-1D)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#A8A298
Graceful Gray (8006-2E)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% 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


La Paloma Gray (1551) - #B8B4AC Color Images and Patterns


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