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Benjamin Moore Old Salem Gray (HC-94) Paint Color


Color Name
Old Salem Gray (HC-94)
Hex Color Code
#A49A79
RGB Color Code
RGB(164, 154, 121)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 6.1%, 26.2%, 35.7%
Color Family (Hue)
#A49A79 Old Salem Gray (HC-94) Paint Benjamin Moore - Color codes and meaning | Matching colors and paints



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About Old Salem Gray (HC-94) color - its meaning and example


What color is Old Salem Gray (HC-94)?

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Old Salem Gray (HC-94) is #A49A79, and the RGB color code is RGB(164, 154, 121).

In the RGB color model, Old Salem Gray (HC-94) has a red value of 164, a green value of 154, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.1% magenta, 26.2% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46° (degrees), 19.1 % saturation, and 55.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Old Salem Gray (HC-94) has a hue of 46° (degrees), 26.2 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.



Old Salem Gray (HC-94) is cool or warm?

The color Old Salem Gray (HC-94) is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Old Salem Gray (HC-94)? (For interior and product design)

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) has an LRV of nearly 32. 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

Old Salem Gray (HC-94)

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) 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 32 puts Benjamin Moore Old Salem Gray (HC-94) 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


Old Salem Gray (HC-94) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(164, 154, 121)
Red
164 (64.3%)
Green
154 (60.4%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.10%
Yellow
26.22%
Key
35.69%

HSL

HSL(46.05deg, 19.1 %, 55.9 %)

Hue
46.05°
Saturation
19.11 %.
Lightness
55.88 %.

RYB

RYB(63, 101, 70)
Red
63 (24.5%)
Yellow
101 (39.7%)
Blue
70 (27.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
46.05°
Saturation
26.22 %.
Brightness / Value
64.31 %.

HWB

H: 46.05°

W: 47.45 %

B: 35.69 %

XYZ

X : 30.32

Y : 32.38

Z : 22.74

YXY

Y1 : 32.38

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 35.69%

M : 39.61%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 32.4 %

Munsell Color System

9.9Y 6.2/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 63.66

A : -1.73

B : 18.68

CIE-Lch

L : 63.66

C : 18.76

H : 95.3

CIE-Luv

L : 63.66

U : 8.03

V : 25.22

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.91

A : -4.49

B : 16.14






Similar Colors and Paints


Named colors similar to Old Salem Gray (HC-94) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

Here are the colors similar to Old Salem Gray (HC-94) (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.

#A99A86 Color
Grullo
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#B0A999 Color
Greige
ΔE - 7.60 (92.4% similar)
#8F9779 Color
Artichoke
ΔE - 8.02 (92.0% similar)
#C3B091 Color
Khaki
ΔE - 8.29 (91.7% similar)


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


Pantone TCX

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) to Pantone TCX


Pantone PMS

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) to Pantone PMS

#A1967E Color
PANTONE 10340 C
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#A69F88 Color
PANTONE 7536 C
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#B2A384 Color
PANTONE 2324 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#979279 Color
PANTONE 8381 C
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)

RAL Classic

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) to RAL Classic


RAL Design

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) to RAL Design


British Standard 4800

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) to British Standard 4800

#AAA472 Color
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#958758 Color
BS 10-B-21 - Lizard
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)


Paint similar to Old Salem Gray (HC-94) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Old Salem Gray (HC-94) (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

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) to Sherwin Williams

#A29F80 Color
Green Sprout (SW 7728)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#AC9D83 Color
Fenland (SW 7544)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#9A9883 Color
Green Earth (SW 7748)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#A4947E Color
Urban Jungle (SW 9117)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) to Dunn-Edwards



Valspar

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) to Valspar



PPG Paints

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) to PPG Paints



Benjamin Moore

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) to Benjamin Moore

#AB9E88 Color
Turret (CC-604)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#949476 Color
Thayer Green (CSP-825)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#A39A88 Color
Downtown (CSP-165)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#A29886 Color
Cole Stone (CW-60)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


Behr

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) to Behr



Farrow & Ball

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) to Farrow & Ball

#BBA682 Color
Biscuit (38)
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
#AFA592 Color
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)
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Olive (13)
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
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Lichen (19)
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% 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.




Complementary / Opposite Color



A49A79
Old Salem Gray (HC-94)

7983A4
Wild Blue Yonder*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Benjamin Moore Old Salem Gray (HC-94) - #A49A79?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Old Salem Gray (HC-94) - #A49A79 is #7983A4, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Benjamin Moore Old Salem Gray (HC-94) - #A49A79?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Old Salem Gray (HC-94) - #A49A79 is #7983A4, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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