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Benjamin Moore Millstone Gray (1581) Paint Color


Color Name: Millstone Gray (1581)
Hex Color Code: #6A716A
RGB Color Code: RGB(106, 113, 106)
CMYK Values*: 6.2%, 0.0%, 6.2%, 55.7%





About Millstone Gray (1581) color - its meaning and example


What color is Millstone Gray (1581)?

Millstone Gray (1581) color belongs to the Gray Gray Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Millstone Gray (1581) is #6A716A, and the RGB color code is RGB(106, 113, 106).

In the RGB color model, Millstone Gray (1581) has a red value of 106, a green value of 113, and a blue value of 106. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 6.2% yellow, and 55.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 120° (degrees), 3.2 % saturation, and 42.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Millstone Gray (1581) has a hue of 120° (degrees), 6.2 % saturation and 44.3 % brightness/value.


Millstone Gray (1581) is cool or warm?

The color Millstone Gray (1581) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Millstone Gray (1581)?

Millstone Gray (1581) has an LRV of nearly 16. 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

Millstone Gray (1581)

Light Color


Compare LRV 16 of Millstone Gray (1581) 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 16 puts Benjamin Moore Millstone Gray (1581) 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


Millstone Gray (1581) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(106, 113, 106)
Red
106 (41.6%)
Green
113 (44.3%)
Blue
106 (41.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.19%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
6.19%
Key
55.69%

HSL

HSL(120deg, 3.2 %, 42.9 %)

Hue
120°
Saturation
3.20 %.
Lightness
42.94 %.

RYB

RYB(91, 116, 119)
Red
91 (35.5%)
Yellow
116 (45.5%)
Blue
119 (46.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
120°
Saturation
6.19 %.
Brightness / Value
44.31 %.

HWB

H: 120°

W: 41.57 %

B: 55.69 %

XYZ

X : 14.45

Y : 15.92

Z : 15.95

YXY

Y1 : 15.92

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 58.43%

M : 55.69%

Y : 58.43%


LRV

~ 15.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.8GY 4.5/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 46.86

A : -4.1

B : 2.96

CIE-Lch

L : 46.86

C : 5.06

H : 144.14

CIE-Luv

L : 46.86

U : -3.54

V : 4.57

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.89

A : -5.16

B : 4.23






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Millstone Gray (1581) (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.



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ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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RAL Classic


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ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
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ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
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ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)


Pantone PMS


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#707372
PANTONE 424 C
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
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PANTONE 10395 C
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
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PANTONE 4200 C
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Millstone Gray (1581) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Millstone Gray (1581) to British Standard 4800


#5E5F50
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ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Millstone Gray (1581) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Millstone Gray (1581) (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


Millstone Gray (1581) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Millstone Gray (1581) to Sherwin Williams


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Homburg Gray (SW 7622)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
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Rocky River (SW 6215)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)


Valspar


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ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


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ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Behr


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ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
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Magnet (MQ2-61)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% 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


Millstone Gray (1581) - #6A716A Color Images and Patterns


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