Benjamin Moore Shale (861) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Shale (861) |
| Hex Color Code: | #C3BDB1 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(195, 189, 177) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 3.1%, 9.2%, 23.5% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Gray |
What color is Shale (861)?
Shale (861) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Shale (861) is #C3BDB1, and the RGB color code is RGB(195, 189, 177).
In the RGB color model, Shale (861) has a red value of 195, a green value of 189, and a blue value of 177. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.1% magenta, 9.2% yellow, and 23.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 13.0 % saturation, and 72.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Shale (861) has a hue of 40° (degrees), 9.2 % saturation and 76.5 % brightness/value.
Shale (861) is cool or warm?
The color Shale (861) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Shale (861)?
Shale (861) has an LRV of nearly 51. 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
Shale (861)
Light Color
Compare LRV 51 of Shale (861) 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 51 puts Benjamin Moore Shale (861) 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
Shale (861) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(195, 189, 177)
Red
195 (76.5%)
Green
189 (74.1%)
Blue
177 (69.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.08%
Yellow
9.23%
Key
23.53%
HSL
HSL(40deg, 13.0 %, 72.9 %)
Hue
40°
Saturation
13.04 %.
Lightness
72.94 %.
RYB
RYB(31, 64, 45)
Red
31 (12.2%)
Yellow
64 (25.2%)
Blue
45 (17.7%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
40°
Saturation
9.23 %.
Brightness / Value
76.47 %.
HWB
H: 40°
W: 69.41 %
B: 23.53 %
XYZ
X : 48.64
Y : 51.17
Z : 48.91
YXY
Y1 : 51.17
X : 0.33
Y2 : 0.34
CMY
C : 23.53%
M : 25.88%
Y : 30.59%
LRV
~ 51.2 %
Munsell Color System
8.4Y 7.5/1.2
CIE-Lab
L : 76.78
A : 0.01
B : 6.8
CIE-Lch
L : 76.78
C : 6.8
H : 89.95
CIE-Luv
L : 76.78
U : 4.2
V : 9.92
Hunter-Lab
L : 71.53
A : -3.82
B : 9.54
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Color Combinations
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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
Shale (861) - #C3BDB1 Color Images and Patterns
