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Benjamin Moore Steel Wool (2121-20) Paint Color


Color Name: Steel Wool (2121-20)
Hex Color Code: #787B7D
RGB Color Code: RGB(120, 123, 125)
CMYK Values*: 4.0%, 1.6%, 0.0%, 51.0%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Steel Wool (2121-20) color - its meaning and example


What color is Steel Wool (2121-20)?

Steel Wool (2121-20) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Steel Wool (2121-20) is #787B7D, and the RGB color code is RGB(120, 123, 125).

In the RGB color model, Steel Wool (2121-20) has a red value of 120, a green value of 123, and a blue value of 125. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.0% cyan, 1.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 51.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204° (degrees), 2.0 % saturation, and 48.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Steel Wool (2121-20) has a hue of 204° (degrees), 4.0 % saturation and 49.0 % brightness/value.


Steel Wool (2121-20) is cool or warm?

The color Steel Wool (2121-20) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Steel Wool (2121-20)?

Steel Wool (2121-20) 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

Steel Wool (2121-20)

Light Color


Compare LRV 20 of Steel Wool (2121-20) 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 Steel Wool (2121-20) 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


Steel Wool (2121-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(120, 123, 125)
Red
120 (47.1%)
Green
123 (48.2%)
Blue
125 (49.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.00%
Magenta
1.60%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
50.98%

HSL

HSL(204deg, 2.0 %, 48.0 %)

Hue
204°
Saturation
2.04 %.
Lightness
48.04 %.

RYB

RYB(77, 100, 107)
Red
77 (30.1%)
Yellow
100 (39.2%)
Blue
107 (41.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
204°
Saturation
4.00 %.
Brightness / Value
49.02 %.

HWB

H: 204°

W: 47.06 %

B: 50.98 %

XYZ

X : 18.53

Y : 19.64

Z : 22.22

YXY

Y1 : 19.64

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 52.94%

M : 51.76%

Y : 50.98%


LRV

~ 19.6 %

Munsell Color System

2.8B 5.0/0.3

CIE-Lab

L : 51.43

A : -0.71

B : -1.49

CIE-Lch

L : 51.43

C : 1.65

H : 244.49

CIE-Luv

L : 51.43

U : -1.78

V : -1.95

Hunter-Lab

L : 44.32

A : -2.92

B : 1.3






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Steel Wool (2121-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Steel Wool (2121-20) (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.



#7F7F7F
Gray (Grey)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#808080
Neon Gray
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#727472
Nickel
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#848482
Battleship Gray
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Steel Wool (2121-20) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Steel Wool (2121-20) to Pantone PMS


#75787B
PANTONE Cool Gray 9 C
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#7B8085
PANTONE 10389 C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#7F7F7E
PANTONE 8401 C
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#7F7E83
PANTONE 4278 C
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Steel Wool (2121-20) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Steel Wool (2121-20) to British Standard 4800


#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#89888C
BS 22-B-23 - Purple
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)


RAL Classic


Steel Wool (2121-20) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Steel Wool (2121-20) to RAL Classic


#797B7A
RAL 9023 - Pearl Dark Gray
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#7A7B7A
RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#7F868A
RAL 7046 - Telegray 2
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#858583
RAL 9022 - Pearl Light Gray
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


RAL Design


Steel Wool (2121-20) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Steel Wool (2121-20) to RAL Design


#767675
RAL 000 50 00 - Steel Grey
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#6F787D
RAL 240 50 05 - Smoky Blue
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#828282
RAL 000 55 00 - Medium Grey
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#73777F
RAL 280 50 05 - Noble Grey
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Steel Wool (2121-20) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Steel Wool (2121-20) to Pantone TCX




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#808080
Trolley Gray
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)





Paint similar to Steel Wool (2121-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Steel Wool (2121-20) (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


Steel Wool (2121-20) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Steel Wool (2121-20) to Benjamin Moore


#787B7D
Steel Wool (2121-20)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#7C7F84
Charcoal Linen (2133-40)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#7E8181
Lampblack (CW-695)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#7E8283
Whale Gray (2134-40)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Steel Wool (2121-20) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Steel Wool (2121-20) to Dunn-Edwards


#797B80
Tarnished Silver (DE 6355)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#727A7C
Rhinoceros (DE 6327)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#808283
Storm Cloud (DE 6362)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#787976
Legendary Gray (DE 6369)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Steel Wool (2121-20) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Steel Wool (2121-20) to Sherwin Williams


#797978
Westchester Gray (SW 2849)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#727C7F
Foggy Day (SW 6235)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#777F86
Downing Slate (SW 2819)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#7F8486
Software (SW 7074)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)





Valspar


Steel Wool (2121-20) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Steel Wool (2121-20) to Valspar


#7D7F83
Vessel Gray (4005-2A)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#757576
Ground Truth (8006-11E)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#70777A
Deco Gray (8006-7D)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#707778
Gotham City (V117-3)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Steel Wool (2121-20) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Steel Wool (2121-20) to PPG Paints


#7B7A78
City Skyline (PPG0995-6)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#6F7678
Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#6E7376
Improbable (PPG1011-5)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Behr


Steel Wool (2121-20) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Steel Wool (2121-20) to Behr


#757574
Iron Mountain (N520-5)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#7F8384
Legendary Gray (PPU26-03)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#797F7D
Shutter Gray (PPU25-18)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#818387
Mission Control (N530-5)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% 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.







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