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Benjamin Moore Sparrow (AF-720) Paint Color


Color Name: Sparrow (AF-720)
Hex Color Code: #837C6E
RGB Color Code: RGB(131, 124, 110)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.3%, 16.0%, 48.6%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Sparrow (AF-720) color - its meaning and example


What color is Sparrow (AF-720)?

Sparrow (AF-720) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sparrow (AF-720) is #837C6E, and the RGB color code is RGB(131, 124, 110).

In the RGB color model, Sparrow (AF-720) has a red value of 131, a green value of 124, and a blue value of 110. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.3% magenta, 16.0% yellow, and 48.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 8.7 % saturation, and 47.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sparrow (AF-720) has a hue of 40° (degrees), 16.0 % saturation and 51.4 % brightness/value.


Sparrow (AF-720) is cool or warm?

The color Sparrow (AF-720) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Sparrow (AF-720)?

Sparrow (AF-720) has an LRV of nearly 20. 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

Sparrow (AF-720)

Light Color


Compare LRV 20 of Sparrow (AF-720) 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 20 puts Benjamin Moore Sparrow (AF-720) 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


Sparrow (AF-720) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(131, 124, 110)
Red
131 (51.4%)
Green
124 (48.6%)
Blue
110 (43.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.34%
Yellow
16.03%
Key
48.63%

HSL

HSL(40deg, 8.7 %, 47.3 %)

Hue
40°
Saturation
8.71 %.
Lightness
47.25 %.

RYB

RYB(83, 108, 99)
Red
83 (32.7%)
Yellow
108 (42.4%)
Blue
99 (39.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40°
Saturation
16.03 %.
Brightness / Value
51.37 %.

HWB

H: 40°

W: 43.14 %

B: 48.63 %

XYZ

X : 19.38

Y : 20.37

Z : 17.66

YXY

Y1 : 20.37

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 48.63%

M : 51.37%

Y : 56.86%


LRV

~ 20.4 %

Munsell Color System

7.7Y 5.1/1.5

CIE-Lab

L : 52.25

A : 0.12

B : 8.6

CIE-Lch

L : 52.25

C : 8.6

H : 89.17

CIE-Luv

L : 52.25

U : 4.98

V : 11.38

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.13

A : -2.31

B : 8.39






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Sparrow (AF-720) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Sparrow (AF-720) (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.



#8B8680
Gray (Crayola)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
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Old Silver
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#7F7F7F
Gray (Grey)
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Sparrow (AF-720) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Sparrow (AF-720) to RAL Classic


#817B73
RAL 7048 - Pearl Mouse Gray
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#808076
RAL 7023 - Concrete Gray
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#878581
RAL 9007 - Gray Aluminium
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)


Pantone PMS


Sparrow (AF-720) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Sparrow (AF-720) to Pantone PMS


#8B8075
PANTONE 8003 C
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#8C857B
PANTONE 403 C
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#8C8279
PANTONE Warm Gray 8 C
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#7E7B79
PANTONE 10394 C
ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)


RAL Design


Sparrow (AF-720) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Sparrow (AF-720) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Sparrow (AF-720) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Sparrow (AF-720) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Sparrow (AF-720) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Sparrow (AF-720) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Sparrow (AF-720) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Sparrow (AF-720) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Sparrow (AF-720) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Sparrow (AF-720) to Dunn-Edwards


#837E74
Metal Fringe (DET 626)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#837871
Palomino Pony (DET 621)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#7A7B75
Stone Mason (DET 615)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#777872
Coal Miner (DET 613)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Sparrow (AF-720) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Sparrow (AF-720) to PPG Paints


#8B8376
Sweater Weather (PPG0999-5)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#8C8578
Roller Coaster (PPG1008-5)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#7E7A74
On The Edge (PPG0998-6)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#807B76
Cool Charcoal (PPG1007-6)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)


Behr


Sparrow (AF-720) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Sparrow (AF-720) to Behr


#848178
Wood Ash (N360-5A)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#807C77
Greyhound (PPU24-21)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#88857D
Pier (PPU8-22)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#857F7A
Suede Gray (PPU18-17)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Sparrow (AF-720) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Sparrow (AF-720) to Benjamin Moore


#878279
Tweed Coat (CSP-85)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#8C847A
Taos Taupe (2111-40)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#86847C
Chelsea Gray (HC-168)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#85837D
Dolphin (AF-715)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)


Valspar


Sparrow (AF-720) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Sparrow (AF-720) to Valspar


#8D8679
Artichoke (6003-2A)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#87817B
Dorian Gray (T511)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#8E8A81
Big Apple (8006-2F)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#81817E
Grey Suit (4004-2A)
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Sparrow (AF-720) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Sparrow (AF-720) to Sherwin Williams


#868578
Mountain Road (SW 7743)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#7C7D75
Attitude Gray (SW 7060)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#847B77
Mink (SW 6004)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% 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


Sparrow (AF-720) - #837C6E Color Images and Patterns


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