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Benjamin Moore Mesquite (501) Paint Color


Color Name: Mesquite (501)
Hex Color Code: #C3C6A4
RGB Color Code: RGB(195, 198, 164)
CMYK Values*: 1.5%, 0.0%, 17.2%, 22.4%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Mesquite (501) color - its meaning and example


What color is Mesquite (501)?

Mesquite (501) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mesquite (501) is #C3C6A4, and the RGB color code is RGB(195, 198, 164).

In the RGB color model, Mesquite (501) has a red value of 195, a green value of 198, and a blue value of 164. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 17.2% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 65.3° (degrees), 23.0 % saturation, and 71.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mesquite (501) has a hue of 65.3° (degrees), 17.2 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.


Mesquite (501) is cool or warm?

The color Mesquite (501) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Mesquite (501)?

Mesquite (501) has an LRV of nearly 55. 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

Mesquite (501)

Light Color


Compare LRV 55 of Mesquite (501) 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 55 puts Benjamin Moore Mesquite (501) 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


Mesquite (501) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(195, 198, 164)
Red
195 (76.5%)
Green
198 (77.6%)
Blue
164 (64.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.52%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
17.17%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(65.29deg, 23.0 %, 71.0 %)

Hue
65.29°
Saturation
22.97 %.
Lightness
70.98 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 77, 41)
Red
29 (11.4%)
Yellow
77 (30.2%)
Blue
41 (16.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
65.29°
Saturation
17.17 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 65.29°

W: 64.31 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 49.4

Y : 54.67

Z : 43.07

YXY

Y1 : 54.67

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 23.53%

M : 22.35%

Y : 35.69%


LRV

~ 54.7 %

Munsell Color System

4.9GY 7.7/3

CIE-Lab

L : 78.85

A : -6.83

B : 16.72

CIE-Lch

L : 78.85

C : 18.06

H : 112.23

CIE-Luv

L : 78.85

U : 0.03

V : 24.96

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.94

A : -10.13

B : 17.22






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Mesquite (501) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Mesquite (501) (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.



#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Mesquite (501) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Mesquite (501) to Pantone PMS


#C3C6A8
PANTONE 5803 C
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#CAC7A7
PANTONE 454 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#C6C89B
PANTONE 5797 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#D0D1AB
PANTONE 5807 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


RAL Design


Mesquite (501) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Mesquite (501) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Mesquite (501) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Mesquite (501) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Mesquite (501) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Mesquite (501) to RAL Classic


#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Mesquite (501) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Mesquite (501) to British Standard 4800


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)





Paint similar to Mesquite (501) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Mesquite (501) (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.


Behr


Mesquite (501) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Mesquite (501) to Behr


#C6CAA5
Sap Green (M350-3)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#D0CDA9
Hybrid (S340-3)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#CECBAE
Cilantro Cream (PPU9-18)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#CDCA9F
Anjou Pear (MQ4-41)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Mesquite (501) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Mesquite (501) to Sherwin Williams


#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#C7CDA8
Baize Green (SW 6429)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#CBC99D
Shagreen (SW 6422)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#CDCDB4
Acanthus (SW 0029)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Mesquite (501) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Mesquite (501) to Dunn-Edwards


#C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#CED2AB
Olive Martini (DE 5562)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#CCC7A1
Floating Lily Pad (DE 5493)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#CFD5A7
Trailing Vine (DE 5541)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Mesquite (501) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Mesquite (501) to Benjamin Moore


#CBCDAE
Guilford Green (HC-116)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#CCCFAE
Maidenhair Fern (500)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#CBCBAD
Harbor Town (493)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#BABD99
Burgess Green (CW-485)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Mesquite (501) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Mesquite (501) to PPG Paints


#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#BBC6A4
Quaking Grass (PPG1121-4)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#D0CCA9
Canary Grass (PPG1114-3)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#C8CDA0
In The Dale (PPG11-10)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Valspar


Mesquite (501) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Mesquite (501) to Valspar


#CECAA4
Paris Mint (6002-3B)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#CFCAA7
Archisa (8003-28C)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#C4C6AF
Understory (T638)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Mesquite (501) - #C3C6A4 color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Mesquite (501) - #C3C6A4 Color Images and Patterns


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