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Benjamin Moore Paris Rain (1501) Paint Color


Color Name: Paris Rain (1501)
Hex Color Code: #C4C2B0
RGB Color Code: RGB(196, 194, 176)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.0%, 10.2%, 23.1%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Paris Rain (1501) color - its meaning and example


What color is Paris Rain (1501)?

Paris Rain (1501) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Paris Rain (1501) is #C4C2B0, and the RGB color code is RGB(196, 194, 176).

In the RGB color model, Paris Rain (1501) has a red value of 196, a green value of 194, and a blue value of 176. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.0% magenta, 10.2% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54° (degrees), 14.5 % saturation, and 72.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Paris Rain (1501) has a hue of 54° (degrees), 10.2 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.


Paris Rain (1501) is cool or warm?

The color Paris Rain (1501) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Paris Rain (1501)?

Paris Rain (1501) has an LRV of nearly 53. 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

Paris Rain (1501)

Light Color


Compare LRV 53 of Paris Rain (1501) 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 53 puts Benjamin Moore Paris Rain (1501) 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


Paris Rain (1501) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 194, 176)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
194 (76.1%)
Blue
176 (69.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.02%
Yellow
10.20%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(54deg, 14.5 %, 72.9 %)

Hue
54°
Saturation
14.49 %.
Lightness
72.94 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 66, 43)
Red
29 (11.3%)
Yellow
66 (25.9%)
Blue
43 (16.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
54°
Saturation
10.20 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 54°

W: 69.02 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 49.89

Y : 53.45

Z : 48.76

YXY

Y1 : 53.45

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 23.92%

Y : 30.98%


LRV

~ 53.5 %

Munsell Color System

3.9GY 7.7/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 78.14

A : -2.45

B : 9.3

CIE-Lch

L : 78.14

C : 9.61

H : 104.74

CIE-Luv

L : 78.14

U : 2.17

V : 13.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.11

A : -6.13

B : 11.63






Similar Colors and Paints



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ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 4239 C
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


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ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
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BS 18-C-33 - Blue
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


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#B7B3A8
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ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)





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Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Paris Rain (1501) (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.


Valspar


Paris Rain (1501) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Paris Rain (1501) to Valspar


#C8C5B3
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ΔE - 0.95 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)


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ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)


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ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)





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ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


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ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
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Liveable Green (SW 6176)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Paris Rain (1501) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Paris Rain (1501) to Dunn-Edwards


#D2CDBC
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ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% 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


Paris Rain (1501) - #C4C2B0 Color Images and Patterns


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