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Benjamin Moore Shadow Gray (2125-40) Paint Color


Color Name: Shadow Gray (2125-40)
Hex Color Code: #A2A9AE
RGB Color Code: RGB(162, 169, 174)
CMYK Values*: 6.9%, 2.9%, 0.0%, 31.8%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Shadow Gray (2125-40) color - its meaning and example


What color is Shadow Gray (2125-40)?

Shadow Gray (2125-40) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Shadow Gray (2125-40) is #A2A9AE, and the RGB color code is RGB(162, 169, 174).

In the RGB color model, Shadow Gray (2125-40) has a red value of 162, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 174. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.9% cyan, 2.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205° (degrees), 6.9 % saturation, and 65.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Shadow Gray (2125-40) has a hue of 205° (degrees), 6.9 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.


Shadow Gray (2125-40) is cool or warm?

The color Shadow Gray (2125-40) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Shadow Gray (2125-40)?

Shadow Gray (2125-40) has an LRV of nearly 39. 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

Shadow Gray (2125-40)

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of Shadow Gray (2125-40) 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 39 puts Benjamin Moore Shadow Gray (2125-40) 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


Shadow Gray (2125-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(162, 169, 174)
Red
162 (63.5%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
174 (68.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.90%
Magenta
2.87%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
31.76%

HSL

HSL(205deg, 6.9 %, 65.9 %)

Hue
205°
Saturation
6.90 %.
Lightness
65.88 %.

RYB

RYB(39, 66, 67)
Red
39 (15.2%)
Yellow
66 (25.8%)
Blue
67 (26.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
205°
Saturation
6.90 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.

HWB

H: 205°

W: 63.53 %

B: 31.76 %

XYZ

X : 36.73

Y : 39.11

Z : 45.66

YXY

Y1 : 39.11

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 36.47%

M : 33.73%

Y : 31.76%


LRV

~ 39.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.5B 6.7/0.8

CIE-Lab

L : 68.83

A : -1.47

B : -3.43

CIE-Lch

L : 68.83

C : 3.74

H : 246.77

CIE-Luv

L : 68.83

U : -4.15

V : -4.83

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.54

A : -4.62

B : 0.49






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Shadow Gray (2125-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Shadow Gray (2125-40) (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.



#A9A9A9
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ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
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Spanish Gray
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)





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


RAL Design


Shadow Gray (2125-40) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Shadow Gray (2125-40) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Shadow Gray (2125-40) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Shadow Gray (2125-40) to Pantone PMS


#A6A9AA
PANTONE Silver 10077 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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PANTONE 10105 C
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
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PANTONE Cool Gray 6 C
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#98A4AE
PANTONE 7543 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Shadow Gray (2125-40) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Shadow Gray (2125-40) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Shadow Gray (2125-40) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Shadow Gray (2125-40) to RAL Classic


#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
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RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
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RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Shadow Gray (2125-40) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Shadow Gray (2125-40) to British Standard 4800


#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#AEADB2
BS 22-B-21 - Kashmir
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)





Paint similar to Shadow Gray (2125-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Shadow Gray (2125-40) (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


Shadow Gray (2125-40) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Shadow Gray (2125-40) to Sherwin Williams


#A8AEB1
Morning Fog (SW 6255)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#A0A5A7
Network Gray (SW 7073)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
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Uncertain Gray (SW 6234)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
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Let it Rain (SW 9152)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Shadow Gray (2125-40) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Shadow Gray (2125-40) to Dunn-Edwards


#A1A5A8
Baby Seal (DE 6361)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#9CA0A6
Gray Wolf (DE 6354)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#A9AAAB
Castlerock (DE 6375)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#9DACB5
Irogon Blue (DEC 796)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Shadow Gray (2125-40) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Shadow Gray (2125-40) to PPG Paints


#A9AFB2
Gosling Gray (PPG0993-3)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#ADB0B4
Silver Charm (PPG1013-4)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#999FA3
Gray Suit (PPG0993-4)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#A0AEB8
How Handsome (PPG1040-4)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Shadow Gray (2125-40) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Shadow Gray (2125-40) to Benjamin Moore


#AAAEB3
Pigeon Gray (2133-50)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#A3A8A8
Slate (CW-700)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
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New Hope Gray (2130-50)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
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Cobblestone Path (1606)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


Valspar


Shadow Gray (2125-40) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Shadow Gray (2125-40) to Valspar


#A1A8A9
Cloud Mountain (V115-2)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
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Metropolis (4005-1C)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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Wave Goodbye (V137-4)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#959B9E
Chrome (V113-2)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Behr


Shadow Gray (2125-40) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Shadow Gray (2125-40) to Behr


#A2A4A6
Power Gray (N530-4)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
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Smokey Lilac (PPU26-20)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
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Chain Reaction (PPU25-16)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
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Pencil Sketch (N500-4)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% 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


Shadow Gray (2125-40) - #A2A9AE Color Images and Patterns


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