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Valspar Academy Gray (5001-2A) Paint Color


Color Name: Academy Gray (5001-2A)
Hex Color Code: #6D7C81
RGB Color Code: RGB(109, 124, 129)
CMYK Values*: 15.5%, 3.9%, 0.0%, 49.4%





About Academy Gray (5001-2A) color - its meaning and example


What color is Academy Gray (5001-2A)?

Academy Gray (5001-2A) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Academy Gray (5001-2A) is #6D7C81, and the RGB color code is RGB(109, 124, 129).

In the RGB color model, Academy Gray (5001-2A) has a red value of 109, a green value of 124, and a blue value of 129. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.5% cyan, 3.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 49.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 195° (degrees), 8.4 % saturation, and 46.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Academy Gray (5001-2A) has a hue of 195° (degrees), 15.5 % saturation and 50.6 % brightness/value.


Academy Gray (5001-2A) is cool or warm?

The color Academy Gray (5001-2A) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Academy Gray (5001-2A)?

Academy Gray (5001-2A) has an LRV of nearly 19. 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

Academy Gray (5001-2A)

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of Academy Gray (5001-2A) 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 19 puts Valspar Academy Gray (5001-2A) 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


Academy Gray (5001-2A) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(109, 124, 129)
Red
109 (42.7%)
Green
124 (48.6%)
Blue
129 (50.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
15.50%
Magenta
3.88%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
49.41%

HSL

HSL(195deg, 8.4 %, 46.7 %)

Hue
195°
Saturation
8.40 %.
Lightness
46.67 %.

RYB

RYB(73, 100, 113)
Red
73 (28.8%)
Yellow
100 (39.3%)
Blue
113 (44.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
195°
Saturation
15.50 %.
Brightness / Value
50.59 %.

HWB

H: 195°

W: 42.75 %

B: 49.41 %

XYZ

X : 17.48

Y : 19.25

Z : 23.56

YXY

Y1 : 19.25

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 57.25%

M : 51.37%

Y : 49.41%


LRV

~ 19.3 %

Munsell Color System

7.9BG 4.9/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 50.98

A : -4.39

B : -4.59

CIE-Lch

L : 50.98

C : 6.35

H : 226.33

CIE-Luv

L : 50.98

U : -8.21

V : -5.75

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.88

A : -5.68

B : -1.13






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Academy Gray (5001-2A) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Academy Gray (5001-2A) (Paint - Valspar). 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.



#6E7F80
AuroMetalSaurus
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#708090
Slate Gray
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#727472
Nickel
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)
#7F7F7F
Gray (Grey)
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)





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


RAL Design


Academy Gray (5001-2A) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Academy Gray (5001-2A) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Academy Gray (5001-2A) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Academy Gray (5001-2A) to Pantone PMS


#717C7D
PANTONE 444 C
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#677C7A
PANTONE 4187 C
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#7B8085
PANTONE 10389 C
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#7C878E
PANTONE 430 C
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Academy Gray (5001-2A) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Academy Gray (5001-2A) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Academy Gray (5001-2A) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Academy Gray (5001-2A) to RAL Classic


#7A888E
RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#7F868A
RAL 7046 - Telegray 2
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#797B7A
RAL 9023 - Pearl Dark Gray
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#7A7B7A
RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Academy Gray (5001-2A) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Academy Gray (5001-2A) to British Standard 4800


#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)





Paint similar to Academy Gray (5001-2A) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Academy Gray (5001-2A) (Paint - Valspar). 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


Academy Gray (5001-2A) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Academy Gray (5001-2A) to Valspar


#637A80
Blue Thunder (V139-5)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#6D7983
Deep Channel (8006-8E)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#70777A
Deco Gray (8006-7D)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Academy Gray (5001-2A) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Academy Gray (5001-2A) to Dunn-Edwards


#707E84
Taliesin Blue (DEC 798)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#6C7779
Pike Lake (DE 6320)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#727A7C
Rhinoceros (DE 6327)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#68757E
Long Lake (DE 6334)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Academy Gray (5001-2A) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Academy Gray (5001-2A) to Benjamin Moore


#718087
Montpelier (AF-555)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#66797F
Providence Blue (1636)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#6E7C7D
Steep Cliff Gray (2122-20)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#728287
Smokestack Gray (2131-40)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Academy Gray (5001-2A) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Academy Gray (5001-2A) to Sherwin Williams


#727C7F
Foggy Day (SW 6235)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#657B83
Labradorite (SW 7619)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#6F848C
Blustery Sky (SW 9140)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#777F86
Downing Slate (SW 2819)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Academy Gray (5001-2A) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Academy Gray (5001-2A) to PPG Paints


#66787E
Night Rendezvous (PPG1037-5)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#6E797B
Phantom (PPG1036-6)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#657D85
Sorcerer's Spell (PPG10-02)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#6B7F81
Blue Blood (PPG1034-6)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


Behr


Academy Gray (5001-2A) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Academy Gray (5001-2A) to Behr


#727C7E
Ocean Swell (PPU25-19)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#708189
Atlantic Shoreline (PPU13-4)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#6F7B84
Charcoal Blue (N490-5)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#788082
Intergalactic (N450-5)
ΔE - 3.54 (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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Academy Gray (5001-2A) - #6D7C81 Color Images and Patterns


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