Valspar Cadet Gray (4001-2A) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Cadet Gray (4001-2A) |
| Hex Color Code: | #8A8486 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(138, 132, 134) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 4.3%, 2.9%, 45.9% |
| Color Family (Hue): | gray |
What color is Cadet Gray (4001-2A)?
Cadet Gray (4001-2A) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cadet Gray (4001-2A) is #8A8486, and the RGB color code is RGB(138, 132, 134).
In the RGB color model, Cadet Gray (4001-2A) has a red value of 138, a green value of 132, and a blue value of 134. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.3% magenta, 2.9% yellow, and 45.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 340° (degrees), 2.5 % saturation, and 52.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cadet Gray (4001-2A) has a hue of 340° (degrees), 4.3 % saturation and 54.1 % brightness/value.
Cadet Gray (4001-2A) is cool or warm?
The color Cadet Gray (4001-2A) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Cadet Gray (4001-2A)?
Cadet Gray (4001-2A) has an LRV of nearly 24. 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
Cadet Gray (4001-2A)
Light Color
Compare LRV 24 of Cadet Gray (4001-2A) 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 24 puts Valspar Cadet Gray (4001-2A) 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
Cadet Gray (4001-2A) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(138, 132, 134)
Red
138 (54.1%)
Green
132 (51.8%)
Blue
134 (52.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.35%
Yellow
2.90%
Key
45.88%
HSL
HSL(340deg, 2.5 %, 52.9 %)
Hue
340°
Saturation
2.50 %.
Lightness
52.94 %.
RYB
RYB(69, 91, 93)
Red
69 (27.1%)
Yellow
91 (35.7%)
Blue
93 (36.6%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
340°
Saturation
4.35 %.
Brightness / Value
54.12 %.
HWB
H: 340°
W: 51.76 %
B: 45.88 %
XYZ
X : 23.04
Y : 23.63
Z : 25.9
YXY
Y1 : 23.63
X : 0.32
Y2 : 0.33
CMY
C : 45.88%
M : 48.24%
Y : 47.45%
LRV
~ 23.6 %
Munsell Color System
0.7R 5.4/0.5
CIE-Lab
L : 55.71
A : 2.63
B : -0.28
CIE-Lch
L : 55.71
C : 2.65
H : 353.94
CIE-Luv
L : 55.71
U : 3.34
V : -0.82
Hunter-Lab
L : 48.61
A : -0.47
B : 2.43
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Cadet Gray (4001-2A) - #8A8486 Color Images and Patterns
