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)? (For interior and product design)
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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Named colors similar to Shortbread (CSP-970) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)
Here are the colors similar to Shortbread (CSP-970) (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.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
RAL Classic
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Pantone PMS
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RAL Design
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Pantone TCX
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British Standard 4800
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Paint similar to Shortbread (CSP-970) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)
Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Shortbread (CSP-970) (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.
Valspar
Shortbread (CSP-970) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Shortbread (CSP-970) to Valspar
Behr
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Dunn-Edwards
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Color Combinations
View more Benjamin Moore Shortbread (CSP-970) - #DBC295 color palettes and coordinating colors
A07B37
C19649
CEAC6F
DBC295
E8D8BB
F5EEE1
FFFFFF
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.
DB95AE
DB9F95
DBC295
D1DB95
AEDB95
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.
DBC295
95DBC2
C295DB
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
DBC295
95DB9F
95AEDB
DB95D1
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
DBC295
DEC89F
E2CEAA
E5D4B4
E9DABF
EDE0CA
F0E6D4
F4ECDF
F7F2E9
FBF8F4
FFFFFF
DBC295
C5AE86
AF9B77
998768
837459
6D614A
574D3B
413A2C
2B261D
15130E
000000
Complementary / Opposite Color
DBC295
Shortbread (CSP-970)
95AEDB
Jordy Blue*
Complementary / Opposite Color
Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.
What is the contrasting color of Benjamin Moore Shortbread (CSP-970) - #DBC295?
Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Shortbread (CSP-970) - #DBC295 is #95AEDB,
color name is Jordy Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways,
Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.
What color compliments Benjamin Moore Shortbread (CSP-970) - #DBC295?
Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Shortbread (CSP-970) - #DBC295 is #95AEDB,
color name is Jordy Blue*.
Example Color Images and Mockup
Benjamin Moore Shortbread (CSP-970) - #DBC295 Color Images and Patterns
