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Benjamin Moore Pensive (AF-140) Paint Color


Color Name: Pensive (AF-140)
Hex Color Code: #BDAA95
RGB Color Code: RGB(189, 170, 149)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 10.1%, 21.2%, 25.9%





About Pensive (AF-140) color - its meaning and example


What color is Pensive (AF-140)?

Pensive (AF-140) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pensive (AF-140) is #BDAA95, and the RGB color code is RGB(189, 170, 149).

In the RGB color model, Pensive (AF-140) has a red value of 189, a green value of 170, and a blue value of 149. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.1% magenta, 21.2% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.5° (degrees), 23.3 % saturation, and 66.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pensive (AF-140) has a hue of 31.5° (degrees), 21.2 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.


Pensive (AF-140) is cool or warm?

The color Pensive (AF-140) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Pensive (AF-140)?

Pensive (AF-140) has an LRV of nearly 42. 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

Pensive (AF-140)

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of Pensive (AF-140) 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 42 puts Benjamin Moore Pensive (AF-140) 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


Pensive (AF-140) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 170, 149)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
170 (66.7%)
Blue
149 (58.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.05%
Yellow
21.16%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(31.5deg, 23.3 %, 66.3 %)

Hue
31.5°
Saturation
23.26 %.
Lightness
66.27 %.

RYB

RYB(47, 81, 53)
Red
47 (18.3%)
Yellow
81 (31.8%)
Blue
53 (21.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
31.5°
Saturation
21.16 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 31.5°

W: 58.43 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 40.79

Y : 41.74

Z : 34.34

YXY

Y1 : 41.74

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 33.33%

Y : 41.57%


LRV

~ 41.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.8Y 6.9/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 70.69

A : 3.47

B : 13.33

CIE-Lch

L : 70.69

C : 13.77

H : 75.41

CIE-Luv

L : 70.69

U : 12.93

V : 18

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.61

A : -0.37

B : 13.71






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Pensive (AF-140) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Pensive (AF-140) (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.



#C3B091
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ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
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Dark Nude
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
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Grullo
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Pensive (AF-140) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Pensive (AF-140) to Pantone PMS


#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#C1B1A2
PANTONE 4267 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#B6A184
PANTONE 4252 C
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pensive (AF-140) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Pensive (AF-140) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Pensive (AF-140) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Pensive (AF-140) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Pensive (AF-140) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Pensive (AF-140) to British Standard 4800


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Pensive (AF-140) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Pensive (AF-140) to RAL Classic


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Pensive (AF-140) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Pensive (AF-140) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Pensive (AF-140) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Pensive (AF-140) to Dunn-Edwards


#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#BCAB9C
Stanford Stone (DET 696)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#C7B39E
Rincon Cove (DEC 757)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Pensive (AF-140) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Pensive (AF-140) to PPG Paints


#C4AE96
Persuasion (PPG1077-3)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#C4AD92
Kangaroo (PPG1078-4)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)


Behr


Pensive (AF-140) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Pensive (AF-140) to Behr


#C0AE96
Riviera Beach (PPU7-07)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#BBA990
Open Canyon (N300-4)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#BDA88D
British Khaki (MQ2-25)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#B5A28A
Chateau (PPU7-06)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)





Valspar


Pensive (AF-140) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Pensive (AF-140) to Valspar


#C6AF98
Moose Mousse (3003-10A)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
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Wetland Clay (3007-10A)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#BEA98C
Brown Bunny (T577)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#C9B3A0
Panko (V131-3)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Pensive (AF-140) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Pensive (AF-140) to Sherwin Williams


#C0AF97
Khaki Shade (SW 7533)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#B1A290
Tony Taupe (SW 7038)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#C0A98B
Basket Beige (SW 6143)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#C1AE91
Favorite Tan (SW 6157)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Pensive (AF-140) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Pensive (AF-140) to Benjamin Moore


#C9AF98
Cream Soda (1082)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#BFB198
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#C8AC8E
Palm Desert Tan (1123)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#BBAB8E
Greenbrier Beige (HC-79)
ΔE - 3.94 (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.







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