Benjamin Moore Metro Gray (1459) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Metro Gray (1459) |
| Hex Color Code: | #CACAC8 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(202, 202, 200) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 0.0%, 1.0%, 20.8% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral |
What color is Metro Gray (1459)?
Metro Gray (1459) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Metro Gray (1459) is #CACAC8, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 202, 200).
In the RGB color model, Metro Gray (1459) has a red value of 202, a green value of 202, and a blue value of 200. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.0% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 1.9 % saturation, and 78.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Metro Gray (1459) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 1.0 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.
Metro Gray (1459) is cool or warm?
The color Metro Gray (1459) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Metro Gray (1459)?
Metro Gray (1459) has an LRV of nearly 59. 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
Metro Gray (1459)
Light Color
Compare LRV 59 of Metro Gray (1459) 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 59 puts Benjamin Moore Metro Gray (1459) 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
Metro Gray (1459) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(202, 202, 200)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
202 (79.2%)
Blue
200 (78.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.99%
Key
20.78%
HSL
HSL(60deg, 1.9 %, 78.8 %)
Hue
60°
Saturation
1.85 %.
Lightness
78.82 %.
RYB
RYB(22, 48, 38)
Red
22 (8.5%)
Yellow
48 (18.7%)
Blue
38 (14.8%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
60°
Saturation
0.99 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.
HWB
H: 60°
W: 78.43 %
B: 20.78 %
XYZ
X : 55.9
Y : 58.97
Z : 63.08
YXY
Y1 : 58.97
X : 0.31
Y2 : 0.33
CMY
C : 20.78%
M : 20.78%
Y : 21.57%
LRV
~ 59 %
Munsell Color System
5.3GY 8.0/0.2
CIE-Lab
L : 81.27
A : -0.36
B : 0.99
CIE-Lch
L : 81.27
C : 1.05
H : 110.02
CIE-Luv
L : 81.27
U : 0.11
V : 1.54
Hunter-Lab
L : 76.79
A : -4.44
B : 5.05
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Pantone PMS
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Color Combinations
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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
Metro Gray (1459) - #CACAC8 Color Images and Patterns
