Benjamin Moore Cancun Sand (2016-70) Paint Color

Color Name
Cancun Sand (2016-70)
Hex Color Code
#FCF3DE
RGB Color Code
RGB(252, 243, 222)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 3.6%, 11.9%, 1.2%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Cancun Sand (2016-70) color - its meaning and example

What color is Cancun Sand (2016-70)?

Cancun Sand (2016-70) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cancun Sand (2016-70) is #FCF3DE, and the RGB color code is RGB(252, 243, 222).

In the RGB color model, Cancun Sand (2016-70) has a red value of 252, a green value of 243, and a blue value of 222. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.6% magenta, 11.9% yellow, and 1.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42° (degrees), 83.3 % saturation, and 92.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cancun Sand (2016-70) has a hue of 42° (degrees), 11.9 % saturation and 98.8 % brightness/value.

Cancun Sand (2016-70) is cool or warm?

The color Cancun Sand (2016-70) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Cancun Sand (2016-70)? (For interior and product design)

Cancun Sand (2016-70) has an LRV of nearly 90.1. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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
Cancun Sand (2016-70)
LRV 90.1
Light Color

Compare LRV 90.1 of Cancun Sand (2016-70) 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 90.1 puts Benjamin Moore Cancun Sand (2016-70) paint color in the lighter 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

Cancun Sand (2016-70) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #FCF3DE
Hex triplet
#FCF3DE
Red
FC
Green
F3
Blue
DE
RGBA / RGB rgb(252, 243, 222)
Red
252 (98.8%)
Green
243 (95.3%)
Blue
222 (87.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.57%
Yellow
11.90%
Key
1.18%
HSL hsl(42deg, 83.3 %, 92.9 %)
Hue
42°
Saturation
83.33 %
Lightness
92.94 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
42°
Saturation
11.90 %
Brightness / Value
98.82 %
RYB ryb(5, 32, 6)
Red
5 (1.9%)
Yellow
32 (12.4%)
Blue
6 (2.2%)
HWB
Hue
42°
Whiteness
87.06 %
Blackness
1.18 %
CMY
Cyan
1.18%
Magenta
4.71%
Yellow
12.94%
XYZ
X
85.38
Y
90.07
Z
81.99
YXY
Y1
90.07
X
0.33
Y2
0.35
CIE-Lab
L
96.03
A
-0.43
B
11.19
CIE-Lch
L
96.03
C
11.2
H
92.21
CIE-Luv
L
96.03
U
6.43
V
16.84
Hunter-Lab
L
94.91
A
-5.5
B
15.21
Other
LRV
~ 90.1 %
Munsell Color System
9.8Y 9.5/1.8

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Cancun Sand (2016-70) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

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#FFF8E7 Color Cosmic Latte
98.18% match | ΔE 1.82
#FDF5E6 Color Old lace
97.69% match | ΔE 2.31
#F0EAD6 Color Eggshell
97.59% match | ΔE 2.41
#F1E9D2 Color Parchment
97.59% match | ΔE 2.41

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#EFE4CE Color PANTONE 9184 C
96.76% match | ΔE 3.24
#F2E9DB Color PANTONE 9224 C
96.55% match | ΔE 3.45
#F3E4CD Color PANTONE 9180 C
96.06% match | ΔE 3.94
#F0E6D8 Color PANTONE 9225 C
96.00% match | ΔE 4.00

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#F9EED9 Color Butter White
98.65% match | ΔE 1.35

Paint similar to Cancun Sand (2016-70) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Cancun Sand (2016-70) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Cancun Sand (2016-70) once it is on a wall.


Benjamin Moore

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#FCF3DE Color Cancun Sand (2016-70)
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100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

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Farrow & Ball

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#F6EBD5 Color Tallow (203)
98.17% match | ΔE 1.83
#EFE9D8 Color White Tie (2002)
97.26% match | ΔE 2.74
#EFE6CF Color New White (59)
97.11% match | ΔE 2.89
#F3EFE3 Color Pointing (2003)
96.29% match | ΔE 3.71

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#FCF3DE
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#DEE7FC
Lavender*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Benjamin Moore Cancun Sand (2016-70) - #FCF3DE?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Cancun Sand (2016-70) - #FCF3DE is #DEE7FC, color name is Lavender*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Benjamin Moore Cancun Sand (2016-70) - #FCF3DE?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Cancun Sand (2016-70) - #FCF3DE is #DEE7FC, color name is Lavender*.

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