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Farrow & Ball Selvedge (306) Paint Color


Color Name: Selvedge (306)
Hex Color Code: #7C8E96
RGB Color Code: RGB(124, 142, 150)
CMYK Values*: 17.3%, 5.3%, 0.0%, 41.2%
Color Family (Hue): Blue Gray





About Selvedge (306) color - its meaning and example


What color is Selvedge (306)?

Selvedge (306) color belongs to the Blue Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Selvedge (306) is #7C8E96, and the RGB color code is RGB(124, 142, 150).

In the RGB color model, Selvedge (306) has a red value of 124, a green value of 142, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 17.3% cyan, 5.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 41.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.5° (degrees), 11.0 % saturation, and 53.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Selvedge (306) has a hue of 198.5° (degrees), 17.3 % saturation and 58.8 % brightness/value.


Selvedge (306) is cool or warm?

The color Selvedge (306) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Selvedge (306)?

Selvedge (306) 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

Selvedge (306)

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of Selvedge (306) 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 Farrow & Ball Selvedge (306) 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


Selvedge (306) (Paint - Farrow & Ball) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(124, 142, 150)
Red
124 (48.6%)
Green
142 (55.7%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
17.33%
Magenta
5.33%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
41.18%

HSL

HSL(198.46deg, 11.0 %, 53.7 %)

Hue
198.46°
Saturation
11.02 %.
Lightness
53.73 %.

RYB

RYB(57, 85, 97)
Red
57 (22.2%)
Yellow
85 (33.2%)
Blue
97 (37.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
198.46°
Saturation
17.33 %.
Brightness / Value
58.82 %.

HWB

H: 198.46°

W: 48.63 %

B: 41.18 %

XYZ

X : 23.49

Y : 25.83

Z : 32.6

YXY

Y1 : 25.83

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 51.37%

M : 44.31%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 25.8 %

Munsell Color System

9.7BG 5.6/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 57.88

A : -4.67

B : -6.42

CIE-Lch

L : 57.88

C : 7.94

H : 234.02

CIE-Luv

L : 57.88

U : -9.91

V : -8.56

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.83

A : -6.45

B : -2.45






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Selvedge (306) (Paint - Farrow & Ball). 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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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Selvedge (306) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Selvedge (306) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 8200 C
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
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PANTONE 430 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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RAL Classic


Selvedge (306) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Selvedge (306) to RAL Classic


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ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
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RAL 7046 - Telegray 2
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
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RAL 7045 - Telegray 1
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Selvedge (306) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Selvedge (306) to British Standard 4800


#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#92969B
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
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BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)





Paint similar to Selvedge (306) (Paint - Farrow & Ball)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Selvedge (306) (Paint - Farrow & Ball). 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.


PPG Paints


Selvedge (306) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Selvedge (306) to PPG Paints


#7B8F99
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ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Selvedge (306) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Selvedge (306) to Benjamin Moore


#798E99
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ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)


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ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)





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ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
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Storm Cloud (SW 6249)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)


Behr


Selvedge (306) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Selvedge (306) to Behr


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ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
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Forever Denim (PPU14-05)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
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Jean Jacket Blue (S510-4)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Selvedge (306) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Selvedge (306) to Dunn-Edwards


#718B9A
China Clay (DE 5802)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% 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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