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Benjamin Moore Spanish Olive (1509) Paint Color


Color Name: Spanish Olive (1509)
Hex Color Code: #C5C3AE
RGB Color Code: RGB(197, 195, 174)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.0%, 11.7%, 22.7%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral Gray Green





About Spanish Olive (1509) color - its meaning and example


What color is Spanish Olive (1509)?

Spanish Olive (1509) color belongs to the Neutral Gray Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Spanish Olive (1509) is #C5C3AE, and the RGB color code is RGB(197, 195, 174).

In the RGB color model, Spanish Olive (1509) has a red value of 197, a green value of 195, and a blue value of 174. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.0% magenta, 11.7% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.8° (degrees), 16.5 % saturation, and 72.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Spanish Olive (1509) has a hue of 54.8° (degrees), 11.7 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.


Spanish Olive (1509) is cool or warm?

The color Spanish Olive (1509) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Spanish Olive (1509)?

Spanish Olive (1509) has an LRV of nearly 54. 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

Spanish Olive (1509)

Light Color


Compare LRV 54 of Spanish Olive (1509) 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 54 puts Benjamin Moore Spanish Olive (1509) 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


Spanish Olive (1509) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 195, 174)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
195 (76.5%)
Blue
174 (68.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.02%
Yellow
11.68%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(54.78deg, 16.5 %, 72.7 %)

Hue
54.78°
Saturation
16.55 %.
Lightness
72.75 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 68, 42)
Red
29 (11.3%)
Yellow
68 (26.6%)
Blue
42 (16.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
54.78°
Saturation
11.68 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 54.78°

W: 68.24 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 50.18

Y : 53.96

Z : 47.81

YXY

Y1 : 53.96

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 23.53%

Y : 31.76%


LRV

~ 54 %

Munsell Color System

4GY 7.7/2

CIE-Lab

L : 78.44

A : -2.94

B : 10.8

CIE-Lch

L : 78.44

C : 11.2

H : 105.22

CIE-Luv

L : 78.44

U : 2.33

V : 16.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.46

A : -6.6

B : 12.82






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Spanish Olive (1509) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Spanish Olive (1509) (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.



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ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
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ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)





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


RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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#C7C3B2
PANTONE 4239 C
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


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#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
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BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)
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ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Spanish Olive (1509) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Spanish Olive (1509) to RAL Classic


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
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ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)





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Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Spanish Olive (1509) (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


Spanish Olive (1509) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Spanish Olive (1509) to Valspar


#C7C5AE
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ΔE - 0.85 (99.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)


Behr


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#CAC8B4
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ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


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Spanish Olive (1509) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Spanish Olive (1509) to PPG Paints


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ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
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Sherwin Williams


Spanish Olive (1509) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Spanish Olive (1509) to Sherwin Williams


#BBBCA7
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ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Spanish Olive (1509) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Spanish Olive (1509) to Dunn-Edwards


#D2CDBC
Bay Salt (DET 642)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
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Doric White (DET 641)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% 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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