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Behr Nutshell (S220-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Nutshell (S220-5)
Hex Color Code: #A9856B
RGB Color Code: RGB(169, 133, 107)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 21.3%, 36.7%, 33.7%
Color Family (Hue): Orange





About Nutshell (S220-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Nutshell (S220-5)?

Nutshell (S220-5) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nutshell (S220-5) is #A9856B, and the RGB color code is RGB(169, 133, 107).

In the RGB color model, Nutshell (S220-5) has a red value of 169, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 107. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.3% magenta, 36.7% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.2° (degrees), 26.5 % saturation, and 54.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nutshell (S220-5) has a hue of 25.2° (degrees), 36.7 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.


Nutshell (S220-5) is cool or warm?

The color Nutshell (S220-5) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Nutshell (S220-5)?

Nutshell (S220-5) has an LRV of nearly 26. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Nutshell (S220-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of Nutshell (S220-5) 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 26 puts Behr Nutshell (S220-5) 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


Nutshell (S220-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 133, 107)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
133 (52.2%)
Blue
107 (42.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.30%
Yellow
36.69%
Key
33.73%

HSL

HSL(25.16deg, 26.5 %, 54.1 %)

Hue
25.16°
Saturation
26.50 %.
Lightness
54.12 %.

RYB

RYB(81, 102, 74)
Red
81 (31.9%)
Yellow
102 (40.0%)
Blue
74 (28.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
25.16°
Saturation
36.69 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 25.16°

W: 41.96 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 27.4

Y : 26.27

Z : 17.54

YXY

Y1 : 26.27

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 47.84%

Y : 58.04%


LRV

~ 26.3 %

Munsell Color System

8.5YR 5.7/3.8

CIE-Lab

L : 58.29

A : 10.08

B : 19.28

CIE-Lch

L : 58.29

C : 21.75

H : 62.39

CIE-Luv

L : 58.29

U : 25.29

V : 23.04

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.26

A : 5.74

B : 15.59






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Nutshell (S220-5) (Paint - Behr)


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


British Standard 4800


Nutshell (S220-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Nutshell (S220-5) to British Standard 4800


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Pantone PMS


Nutshell (S220-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Nutshell (S220-5) to Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


Nutshell (S220-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Nutshell (S220-5) to RAL Classic


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
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ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)





Paint similar to Nutshell (S220-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Nutshell (S220-5) (Paint - Behr). 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


Nutshell (S220-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Nutshell (S220-5) to Behr


#A88168
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Nutshell (S220-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Nutshell (S220-5) to Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)


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ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)





Benjamin Moore


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Dunn-Edwards


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PPG Paints


Nutshell (S220-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Nutshell (S220-5) to PPG Paints


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ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% 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


Nutshell (S220-5) - #A9856B Color Images and Patterns


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