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Benjamin Moore Sorrel Brown (1236) Paint Color


Color Name: Sorrel Brown (1236)
Hex Color Code: #8E6E5F
RGB Color Code: RGB(142, 110, 95)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 22.5%, 33.1%, 44.3%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Sorrel Brown (1236) color - its meaning and example


What color is Sorrel Brown (1236)?

Sorrel Brown (1236) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sorrel Brown (1236) is #8E6E5F, and the RGB color code is RGB(142, 110, 95).

In the RGB color model, Sorrel Brown (1236) has a red value of 142, a green value of 110, and a blue value of 95. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.5% magenta, 33.1% yellow, and 44.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 19.1° (degrees), 19.8 % saturation, and 46.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sorrel Brown (1236) has a hue of 19.1° (degrees), 33.1 % saturation and 55.7 % brightness/value.


Sorrel Brown (1236) is cool or warm?

The color Sorrel Brown (1236) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Sorrel Brown (1236)?

Sorrel Brown (1236) has an LRV of nearly 18. 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

Sorrel Brown (1236)

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of Sorrel Brown (1236) 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 18 puts Benjamin Moore Sorrel Brown (1236) 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


Sorrel Brown (1236) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(142, 110, 95)
Red
142 (55.7%)
Green
110 (43.1%)
Blue
95 (37.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.54%
Yellow
33.10%
Key
44.31%

HSL

HSL(19.15deg, 19.8 %, 46.5 %)

Hue
19.15°
Saturation
19.83 %.
Lightness
46.47 %.

RYB

RYB(100, 110, 97)
Red
100 (39.3%)
Yellow
110 (43.3%)
Blue
97 (38.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
19.15°
Saturation
33.10 %.
Brightness / Value
55.69 %.

HWB

H: 19.15°

W: 37.25 %

B: 44.31 %

XYZ

X : 18.8

Y : 17.73

Z : 13.26

YXY

Y1 : 17.73

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 44.31%

M : 56.86%

Y : 62.75%


LRV

~ 17.7 %

Munsell Color System

5.4YR 4.8/3

CIE-Lab

L : 49.17

A : 10.42

B : 13.23

CIE-Lch

L : 49.17

C : 16.84

H : 51.76

CIE-Luv

L : 49.17

U : 21.64

V : 14.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.11

A : 6

B : 10.81






Similar Colors and Paints



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


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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#8F7368
PANTONE 4090 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
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British Standard 4800


Sorrel Brown (1236) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Sorrel Brown (1236) to British Standard 4800


#84604B
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ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
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Paint similar to Sorrel Brown (1236) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Sorrel Brown (1236) (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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#8E6E5F
Sorrel Brown (1236)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#8C6D5E
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Valspar


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#896B5E
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ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Sorrel Brown (1236) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Sorrel Brown (1236) to Dunn-Edwards


#946E5C
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ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)





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#896E5D
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Sorrel Brown (1236) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Sorrel Brown (1236) to PPG Paints


#896757
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ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Sorrel Brown (1236) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Sorrel Brown (1236) to Sherwin Williams


#85695B
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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

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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.







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