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Benjamin Moore Puritan Gray (HC-164) Paint Color


Color Name: Puritan Gray (HC-164)
Hex Color Code: #979F9B
RGB Color Code: RGB(151, 159, 155)
CMYK Values*: 5.0%, 0.0%, 2.5%, 37.6%





About Puritan Gray (HC-164) color - its meaning and example


What color is Puritan Gray (HC-164)?

Puritan Gray (HC-164) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Puritan Gray (HC-164) is #979F9B, and the RGB color code is RGB(151, 159, 155).

In the RGB color model, Puritan Gray (HC-164) has a red value of 151, a green value of 159, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.5% yellow, and 37.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 150° (degrees), 4.0 % saturation, and 60.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Puritan Gray (HC-164) has a hue of 150° (degrees), 5.0 % saturation and 62.4 % brightness/value.


Puritan Gray (HC-164) is cool or warm?

The color Puritan Gray (HC-164) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Puritan Gray (HC-164)?

Puritan Gray (HC-164) has an LRV of nearly 34. 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

Puritan Gray (HC-164)

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of Puritan Gray (HC-164) 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 34 puts Benjamin Moore Puritan Gray (HC-164) 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


Puritan Gray (HC-164) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(151, 159, 155)
Red
151 (59.2%)
Green
159 (62.4%)
Blue
155 (60.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.03%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.52%
Key
37.65%

HSL

HSL(150deg, 4.0 %, 60.8 %)

Hue
150°
Saturation
4.00 %.
Lightness
60.78 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 80, 76)
Red
48 (19.0%)
Yellow
80 (31.3%)
Blue
76 (29.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
150°
Saturation
5.03 %.
Brightness / Value
62.35 %.

HWB

H: 150°

W: 59.22 %

B: 37.65 %

XYZ

X : 31.08

Y : 33.74

Z : 35.89

YXY

Y1 : 33.74

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 40.78%

M : 37.65%

Y : 39.22%


LRV

~ 33.7 %

Munsell Color System

2.8G 6.3/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 64.76

A : -3.63

B : 1.09

CIE-Lch

L : 64.76

C : 3.79

H : 163.34

CIE-Luv

L : 64.76

U : -4.27

V : 2.17

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.09

A : -6.16

B : 4.03






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Puritan Gray (HC-164) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Puritan Gray (HC-164) (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 - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
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ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Puritan Gray (HC-164) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Puritan Gray (HC-164) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Puritan Gray (HC-164) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Puritan Gray (HC-164) to Pantone PMS


#9EA2A2
PANTONE 422 C
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
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PANTONE 4191 C
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
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PANTONE 4289 C
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
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PANTONE Cool Gray 7 C
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)


RAL Design


Puritan Gray (HC-164) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Puritan Gray (HC-164) to RAL Design


#9E9F9E
RAL 000 65 00 - Mortar Grey
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#ACADAC
RAL 000 70 00 - Light Grey
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
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RAL 000 60 00 - Ash Grey
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#AEADA3
RAL 100 70 05 - Smoky White
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)


RAL Classic


Puritan Gray (HC-164) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Puritan Gray (HC-164) to RAL Classic


#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
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RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
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RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Puritan Gray (HC-164) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Puritan Gray (HC-164) to British Standard 4800


#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#92969B
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)





Paint similar to Puritan Gray (HC-164) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Puritan Gray (HC-164) (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


Puritan Gray (HC-164) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Puritan Gray (HC-164) to Dunn-Edwards


#979D9A
Light Gray (DEC 789)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#96A69F
Agate Green (DE 6298)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#999B9B
Walrus (DE 6368)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#949EA2
Soft Pumice (DE 6326)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Puritan Gray (HC-164) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Puritan Gray (HC-164) to Sherwin Williams


#969A96
Earl Grey (SW 7660)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
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African Gray (SW 9162)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
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Stamped Concrete (SW 7655)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#939591
Tin Lizzie (SW 9163)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Puritan Gray (HC-164) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Puritan Gray (HC-164) to Benjamin Moore


#919E97
Sea Glass (CSP-735)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
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Rainstorm (CSP-50)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
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Storm (AF-700)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)





Valspar


Puritan Gray (HC-164) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Puritan Gray (HC-164) to Valspar


#959896
Stone Mason Gray (4008-1C)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
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Cloud Mountain (V115-2)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#959B9E
Chrome (V113-2)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Behr


Puritan Gray (HC-164) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Puritan Gray (HC-164) to Behr


#999D9E
Pencil Sketch (N500-4)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#A4A6A3
Sharkskin (PPU25-04)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
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Chain Reaction (PPU25-16)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#969795
Shark Fin (PPU24-19)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Puritan Gray (HC-164) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Puritan Gray (HC-164) to PPG Paints


#A4A7A4
Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#969794
Playing Possum (PPG0997-5)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#9F9F9D
Burnished Blade (PPG0995-5)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#A8AAA4
Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% 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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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