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Benjamin Moore Silken Moss (237) Paint Color


Color Name: Silken Moss (237)
Hex Color Code: #816F4E
RGB Color Code: RGB(129, 111, 78)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 14.0%, 39.5%, 49.4%
Color Family (Hue): Brown





About Silken Moss (237) color - its meaning and example


What color is Silken Moss (237)?

Silken Moss (237) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Silken Moss (237) is #816F4E, and the RGB color code is RGB(129, 111, 78).

In the RGB color model, Silken Moss (237) has a red value of 129, a green value of 111, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.0% magenta, 39.5% yellow, and 49.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.8° (degrees), 24.6 % saturation, and 40.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Silken Moss (237) has a hue of 38.8° (degrees), 39.5 % saturation and 50.6 % brightness/value.


Silken Moss (237) is cool or warm?

The color Silken Moss (237) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Silken Moss (237)?

Silken Moss (237) has an LRV of nearly 17. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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

Silken Moss (237)

Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of Silken Moss (237) 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 17 puts Benjamin Moore Silken Moss (237) 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


Silken Moss (237) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(129, 111, 78)
Red
129 (50.6%)
Green
111 (43.5%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.95%
Yellow
39.53%
Key
49.41%

HSL

HSL(38.82deg, 24.6 %, 40.6 %)

Hue
38.82°
Saturation
24.64 %.
Lightness
40.59 %.

RYB

RYB(107, 127, 104)
Red
107 (41.9%)
Yellow
127 (49.9%)
Blue
104 (40.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.82°
Saturation
39.53 %.
Brightness / Value
50.59 %.

HWB

H: 38.82°

W: 30.59 %

B: 49.41 %

XYZ

X : 16.11

Y : 16.59

Z : 9.56

YXY

Y1 : 16.59

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 49.41%

M : 56.47%

Y : 69.41%


LRV

~ 16.6 %

Munsell Color System

4.3Y 4.6/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 47.73

A : 2.01

B : 20.99

CIE-Lch

L : 47.73

C : 21.09

H : 84.54

CIE-Luv

L : 47.73

U : 13.46

V : 24.9

Hunter-Lab

L : 40.73

A : -0.65

B : 14.59






Similar Colors and Paints



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


Pantone PMS


Silken Moss (237) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Silken Moss (237) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 872 C
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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British Standard 4800


Silken Moss (237) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Silken Moss (237) to British Standard 4800


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ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
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ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Silken Moss (237) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Silken Moss (237) to RAL Classic


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ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)





Paint similar to Silken Moss (237) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Silken Moss (237) (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.


Benjamin Moore


Silken Moss (237) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Silken Moss (237) to Benjamin Moore


#816F4E
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ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)


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Silken Moss (237) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Silken Moss (237) to PPG Paints


#82714D
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ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
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Woodbridge (PPG1102-6)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Silken Moss (237) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Silken Moss (237) to Dunn-Edwards


#7E6F4F
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ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)





Behr


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Valspar


Silken Moss (237) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Silken Moss (237) to Valspar


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ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Silken Moss (237) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Silken Moss (237) to Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% 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


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