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Benjamin Moore Sonnet (AF-55) Paint Color


Color Name: Sonnet (AF-55)
Hex Color Code: #E3DBCD
RGB Color Code: RGB(227, 219, 205)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.5%, 9.7%, 11.0%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Sonnet (AF-55) color - its meaning and example


What color is Sonnet (AF-55)?

Sonnet (AF-55) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sonnet (AF-55) is #E3DBCD, and the RGB color code is RGB(227, 219, 205).

In the RGB color model, Sonnet (AF-55) has a red value of 227, a green value of 219, and a blue value of 205. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.5% magenta, 9.7% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.2° (degrees), 28.2 % saturation, and 84.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sonnet (AF-55) has a hue of 38.2° (degrees), 9.7 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.


Sonnet (AF-55) is cool or warm?

The color Sonnet (AF-55) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Sonnet (AF-55)?

Sonnet (AF-55) has an LRV of nearly 71. By LRV value, it is a 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

Sonnet (AF-55)

Light Color


Compare LRV 71 of Sonnet (AF-55) 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 71 puts Benjamin Moore Sonnet (AF-55) paint color in the lighter 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


Sonnet (AF-55) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(227, 219, 205)
Red
227 (89.0%)
Green
219 (85.9%)
Blue
205 (80.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.52%
Yellow
9.69%
Key
10.98%

HSL

HSL(38.18deg, 28.2 %, 84.7 %)

Hue
38.18°
Saturation
28.21 %.
Lightness
84.71 %.

RYB

RYB(15, 45, 22)
Red
15 (5.9%)
Yellow
45 (17.5%)
Blue
22 (8.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.18°
Saturation
9.69 %.
Brightness / Value
89.02 %.

HWB

H: 38.18°

W: 80.39 %

B: 10.98 %

XYZ

X : 68.03

Y : 71.4

Z : 67.95

YXY

Y1 : 71.4

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 10.98%

M : 14.12%

Y : 19.61%


LRV

~ 71.4 %

Munsell Color System

7.5Y 8.6/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 87.68

A : 0.36

B : 7.84

CIE-Lch

L : 87.68

C : 7.85

H : 87.37

CIE-Luv

L : 87.68

U : 5.46

V : 11.61

Hunter-Lab

L : 84.5

A : -4.17

B : 11.47






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Sonnet (AF-55) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Sonnet (AF-55) (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.



#E3DAC9
Bone
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
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Timberwolf
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
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Pearl
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
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Eggshell
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Sonnet (AF-55) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Sonnet (AF-55) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Sonnet (AF-55) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Sonnet (AF-55) to RAL Classic


#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#F1ECE1
RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


Sonnet (AF-55) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Sonnet (AF-55) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Sonnet (AF-55) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Sonnet (AF-55) to Pantone PMS


#EBE3D7
PANTONE 9226 C
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#EDE1CF
PANTONE 9185 C
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#F0E6D8
PANTONE 9225 C
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#E5D7C5
PANTONE 9183 C
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Sonnet (AF-55) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Sonnet (AF-55) to British Standard 4800


#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#D2D1BF
BS 12-B-17 - Willow
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#E3E3DF
BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)





Paint similar to Sonnet (AF-55) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Sonnet (AF-55) (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


Sonnet (AF-55) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Sonnet (AF-55) to Benjamin Moore


#E3DBCD
Sonnet (AF-55)
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#E8DECF
First Crush (CSP-310)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#E3DDCE
Fossil (AF-65)
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#E5DECE
Maritime White (963)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Sonnet (AF-55) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Sonnet (AF-55) to Sherwin Williams


#E5DDD0
Pacer White (SW 6098)
ΔE - 0.65 (99.4% similar)
#E2DACA
Neutral Ground (SW 7568)
ΔE - 0.90 (99.1% similar)
#E6DCCD
Divine White (SW 6105)
ΔE - 0.95 (99.1% similar)
#E4DECF
Arrowroote (SW 9502)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)


Behr


Sonnet (AF-55) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Sonnet (AF-55) to Behr


#E5DCCC
Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40)
ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
#E5DBCA
Pale Palomino (HDC-CT-05)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#E7DCCC
White Mocha (OR-W11)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#E2D7C6
Canvas Luggage (N300-2)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)





Valspar


Sonnet (AF-55) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Sonnet (AF-55) to Valspar


#E3D8C8
Gentle Lamb (V177)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#E1DBCB
Gossamer Green (8004-23A)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#E0DAC9
Bare Market (T670)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Sonnet (AF-55) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Sonnet (AF-55) to PPG Paints


#E1DACA
Antique White (PPG1024-2)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#E5DAC8
Botany Beige (PPG15-27)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#E3DDCC
Fossil Stone (PPG1102-2)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#EAE2D1
Brandied Pears (PPG1086-2)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Sonnet (AF-55) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Sonnet (AF-55) to Dunn-Edwards


#E8DECE
Stucco Tan (DE 6205)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
#EADFCE
Bone (DEC 765)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#DBD6CB
Shady (DEC 774)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#E5DFCD
Pueblo White (DET 675)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sonnet (AF-55) - #E3DBCD 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


Sonnet (AF-55) - #E3DBCD Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#E3DBCD
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