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Valspar Classic Grayscale (V121-2) Paint Color


Color Name: Classic Grayscale (V121-2)
Hex Color Code: #A7A7A2
RGB Color Code: RGB(167, 167, 162)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 3.0%, 34.5%





About Classic Grayscale (V121-2) color - its meaning and example


What color is Classic Grayscale (V121-2)?

Classic Grayscale (V121-2) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Classic Grayscale (V121-2) is #A7A7A2, and the RGB color code is RGB(167, 167, 162).

In the RGB color model, Classic Grayscale (V121-2) has a red value of 167, a green value of 167, and a blue value of 162. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.0% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 2.8 % saturation, and 64.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Classic Grayscale (V121-2) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 3.0 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.


Classic Grayscale (V121-2) is cool or warm?

The color Classic Grayscale (V121-2) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Classic Grayscale (V121-2)?

Classic Grayscale (V121-2) has an LRV of nearly 38. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Classic Grayscale (V121-2)

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of Classic Grayscale (V121-2) 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 38 puts Valspar Classic Grayscale (V121-2) 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


Classic Grayscale (V121-2) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(167, 167, 162)
Red
167 (65.5%)
Green
167 (65.5%)
Blue
162 (63.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.99%
Key
34.51%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 2.8 %, 64.5 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
2.76 %.
Lightness
64.51 %.

RYB

RYB(43, 74, 65)
Red
43 (17.0%)
Yellow
74 (29.0%)
Blue
65 (25.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
2.99 %.
Brightness / Value
65.49 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 63.53 %

B: 34.51 %

XYZ

X : 36.28

Y : 38.46

Z : 39.69

YXY

Y1 : 38.46

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 34.51%

M : 34.51%

Y : 36.47%


LRV

~ 38.5 %

Munsell Color System

4.8GY 6.7/0.5

CIE-Lab

L : 68.36

A : -0.93

B : 2.57

CIE-Lch

L : 68.36

C : 2.74

H : 109.88

CIE-Luv

L : 68.36

U : 0.28

V : 3.88

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.02

A : -4.12

B : 5.46






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Classic Grayscale (V121-2) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Classic Grayscale (V121-2) (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.



#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
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Dark Gray
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#989898
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)





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


British Standard 4800


Classic Grayscale (V121-2) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Classic Grayscale (V121-2) to British Standard 4800


#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#AEADB2
BS 22-B-21 - Kashmir
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Classic Grayscale (V121-2) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Classic Grayscale (V121-2) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Classic Grayscale (V121-2) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Classic Grayscale (V121-2) to RAL Classic


#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


RAL Design


Classic Grayscale (V121-2) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Classic Grayscale (V121-2) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Classic Grayscale (V121-2) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Classic Grayscale (V121-2) to Pantone PMS


#A8A99E
PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#ADA79E
PANTONE 9084 C
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#AFA9A0
PANTONE 401 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#A6A9AA
PANTONE Silver 10077 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)





Paint similar to Classic Grayscale (V121-2) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Classic Grayscale (V121-2) (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


Classic Grayscale (V121-2) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Classic Grayscale (V121-2) to Valspar


#A9A8A2
Stately Graystone (V118-2)
ΔE - 0.72 (99.3% similar)
#A8A7A5
Warm Shale (M219)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#A1A09B
Hazy Stratus (4004-1C)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Classic Grayscale (V121-2) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Classic Grayscale (V121-2) to Sherwin Williams


#A7A8A2
Gray Matters (SW 7066)
ΔE - 0.83 (99.2% similar)
#AAA9A4
Ellie Gray (SW 7650)
ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
#A0A09A
Stamped Concrete (SW 7655)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#A5A9A8
Gris (SW 7659)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Classic Grayscale (V121-2) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Classic Grayscale (V121-2) to PPG Paints


#A8A7A3
Statue Garden (PPG0996-3)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.2% similar)
#A8AAA4
Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#ABACA6
Precipitation (PPG0997-4)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#A4A7A4
Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)





Behr


Classic Grayscale (V121-2) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Classic Grayscale (V121-2) to Behr


#A4A6A3
Sharkskin (PPU25-04)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
#A4A6A4
Chain Reaction (PPU25-16)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#ACAAA7
Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#A7A5A3
Smokey Wings (PPU26-07)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Classic Grayscale (V121-2) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Classic Grayscale (V121-2) to Benjamin Moore


#9FA09E
Storm (AF-700)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#A5A2A0
Fusion (AF-675)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#A3A8A8
Slate (CW-700)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#AEABAA
Stormy Monday (2112-50)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Classic Grayscale (V121-2) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Classic Grayscale (V121-2) to Dunn-Edwards


#A9AAAB
Castlerock (DE 6375)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#AEADAD
Industrial Age (DET 618)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#A1A5A8
Baby Seal (DE 6361)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#979D9A
Light Gray (DEC 789)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Classic Grayscale (V121-2) - #A7A7A2 color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Classic Grayscale (V121-2) - #A7A7A2 Color Images and Patterns


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