Benjamin Moore Shortbread (CSP-970) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Shortbread (CSP-970) |
| Hex Color Code: | #DBC295 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(219, 194, 149) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 11.4%, 32.0%, 14.1% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Yellow |
What color is Shortbread (CSP-970)?
Shortbread (CSP-970) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Shortbread (CSP-970) is #DBC295, and the RGB color code is RGB(219, 194, 149).
In the RGB color model, Shortbread (CSP-970) has a red value of 219, a green value of 194, and a blue value of 149. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 32.0% yellow, and 14.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.6° (degrees), 49.3 % saturation, and 72.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Shortbread (CSP-970) has a hue of 38.6° (degrees), 32.0 % saturation and 85.9 % brightness/value.
Shortbread (CSP-970) is cool or warm?
The color Shortbread (CSP-970) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Shortbread (CSP-970)?
Shortbread (CSP-970) has an LRV of nearly 56. 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
Shortbread (CSP-970)
Light Color
Compare LRV 56 of Shortbread (CSP-970) 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 56 puts Benjamin Moore Shortbread (CSP-970) 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
Shortbread (CSP-970) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(219, 194, 149)
Red
219 (85.9%)
Green
194 (76.1%)
Blue
149 (58.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.42%
Yellow
31.96%
Key
14.12%
HSL
HSL(38.57deg, 49.3 %, 72.2 %)
Hue
38.57°
Saturation
49.30 %.
Lightness
72.16 %.
RYB
RYB(35, 85, 32)
Red
35 (13.7%)
Yellow
85 (33.4%)
Blue
32 (12.5%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
38.57°
Saturation
31.96 %.
Brightness / Value
85.88 %.
HWB
H: 38.57°
W: 58.43 %
B: 14.12 %
XYZ
X : 53.93
Y : 55.81
Z : 36.36
YXY
Y1 : 55.81
X : 0.37
Y2 : 0.38
CMY
C : 14.12%
M : 23.92%
Y : 41.57%
LRV
~ 55.8 %
Munsell Color System
4Y 7.8/4
CIE-Lab
L : 79.51
A : 2.27
B : 25.91
CIE-Lch
L : 79.51
C : 26.01
H : 85
CIE-Luv
L : 79.51
U : 18.43
V : 35.01
Hunter-Lab
L : 74.71
A : -1.89
B : 23.44
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Shortbread (CSP-970) - #DBC295 Color Images and Patterns
