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Benjamin Moore Soft Fern (2144-40) Paint Color


Color Name: Soft Fern (2144-40)
Hex Color Code: #C8CAB2
RGB Color Code: RGB(200, 202, 178)
CMYK Values*: 1.0%, 0.0%, 11.9%, 20.8%





About Soft Fern (2144-40) color - its meaning and example


What color is Soft Fern (2144-40)?

Soft Fern (2144-40) color belongs to the Green Gray Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Soft Fern (2144-40) is #C8CAB2, and the RGB color code is RGB(200, 202, 178).

In the RGB color model, Soft Fern (2144-40) has a red value of 200, a green value of 202, and a blue value of 178. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 11.9% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 65° (degrees), 18.5 % saturation, and 74.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Soft Fern (2144-40) has a hue of 65° (degrees), 11.9 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.


Soft Fern (2144-40) is cool or warm?

The color Soft Fern (2144-40) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Soft Fern (2144-40)?

Soft Fern (2144-40) has an LRV of nearly 58. 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

Soft Fern (2144-40)

Light Color


Compare LRV 58 of Soft Fern (2144-40) 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 58 puts Benjamin Moore Soft Fern (2144-40) 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


Soft Fern (2144-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(200, 202, 178)
Red
200 (78.4%)
Green
202 (79.2%)
Blue
178 (69.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.99%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
11.88%
Key
20.78%

HSL

HSL(65deg, 18.5 %, 74.5 %)

Hue
65°
Saturation
18.46 %.
Lightness
74.51 %.

RYB

RYB(25, 66, 38)
Red
25 (9.8%)
Yellow
66 (25.9%)
Blue
38 (14.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
65°
Saturation
11.88 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.

HWB

H: 65°

W: 69.80 %

B: 20.78 %

XYZ

X : 52.98

Y : 57.73

Z : 50.47

YXY

Y1 : 57.73

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 21.57%

M : 20.78%

Y : 30.20%


LRV

~ 57.7 %

Munsell Color System

5.6GY 7.9/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 80.59

A : -4.86

B : 11.75

CIE-Lch

L : 80.59

C : 12.72

H : 112.47

CIE-Luv

L : 80.59

U : 0.13

V : 17.91

Hunter-Lab

L : 75.98

A : -8.52

B : 13.81






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Soft Fern (2144-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Soft Fern (2144-40) (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.



#CCCCB7
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ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
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ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)





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


RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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#C3C6A8
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ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


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#B8B7A8
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ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
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ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)
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ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)


RAL Classic


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#C8CBC4
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ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
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ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
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ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
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ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)





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Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Soft Fern (2144-40) (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.


Benjamin Moore


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#C8CAB2
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ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)


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ΔE - 0.82 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)


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ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)





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ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Behr


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#CBCDB9
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ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Soft Fern (2144-40) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Soft Fern (2144-40) to Dunn-Edwards


#D1D2BF
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ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Soft Fern (2144-40) - #C8CAB2 color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Soft Fern (2144-40) - #C8CAB2 Color Images and Patterns


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