Benjamin Moore Char Brown (2137-20) Paint Color

Color Name
Char Brown (2137-20)
Hex Color Code
#5A4F40
RGB Color Code
RGB(90, 79, 64)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 12.2%, 28.9%, 64.7%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Char Brown (2137-20) color - its meaning and example

What color is Char Brown (2137-20)?

Char Brown (2137-20) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Char Brown (2137-20) is #5A4F40, and the RGB color code is RGB(90, 79, 64).

In the RGB color model, Char Brown (2137-20) has a red value of 90, a green value of 79, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.2% magenta, 28.9% yellow, and 64.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.6° (degrees), 16.9 % saturation, and 30.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Char Brown (2137-20) has a hue of 34.6° (degrees), 28.9 % saturation and 35.3 % brightness/value.

Char Brown (2137-20) is cool or warm?

The color Char Brown (2137-20) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Char Brown (2137-20)? (For interior and product design)

Char Brown (2137-20) has an LRV of nearly 8.1. By LRV value, it is a 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
Char Brown (2137-20)
LRV 8.1
Light Color

Compare LRV 8.1 of Char Brown (2137-20) 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 8.1 puts Benjamin Moore Char Brown (2137-20) 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

Char Brown (2137-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #5A4F40
Hex triplet
#5A4F40
Red
5A
Green
4F
Blue
40
RGBA / RGB rgb(90, 79, 64)
Red
90 (35.3%)
Green
79 (31.0%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.22%
Yellow
28.89%
Key
64.71%
HSL hsl(34.62deg, 16.9 %, 30.2 %)
Hue
34.62°
Saturation
16.88 %
Lightness
30.20 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
34.62°
Saturation
28.89 %
Brightness / Value
35.29 %
RYB ryb(137, 145, 142)
Red
137 (53.6%)
Yellow
145 (56.9%)
Blue
142 (55.8%)
HWB
Hue
34.62°
Whiteness
25.10 %
Blackness
64.71 %
CMY
Cyan
64.71%
Magenta
69.02%
Yellow
74.90%
XYZ
X
7.94
Y
8.14
Z
6
YXY
Y1
8.14
X
0.36
Y2
0.37
CIE-Lab
L
34.26
A
1.9
B
10.54
CIE-Lch
L
34.26
C
10.71
H
79.8
CIE-Luv
L
34.26
U
7.45
V
11.79
Hunter-Lab
L
28.52
A
-0.24
B
7.49
Other
LRV
~ 8.1 %
Munsell Color System
4.4Y 3.3/1.9

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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 Char Brown (2137-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Char Brown (2137-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#635147 Color Umber
94.44% match | ΔE 5.56
#483C32 Color Dark Lava
93.15% match | ΔE 6.85
#4A3728 Color Cedar Brown
91.13% match | ΔE 8.87

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


Pantone PMS

Char Brown (2137-20) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Char Brown (2137-20) to Pantone PMS

#5B503F Color PANTONE 4245 C
99.00% match | ΔE 1.00
#63513D Color PANTONE 7532 C
96.25% match | ΔE 3.75
#59534C Color PANTONE 4230 C
95.66% match | ΔE 4.34
#5E4B3C Color PANTONE 7519 C
95.49% match | ΔE 4.51

Pantone TCX

Char Brown (2137-20) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Char Brown (2137-20) to Pantone TCX


RAL Classic

Char Brown (2137-20) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Char Brown (2137-20) to RAL Classic


RAL Design

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British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Char Brown (2137-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Char Brown (2137-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Char Brown (2137-20) once it is on a wall.


PPG Paints

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Sherwin Williams

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Behr

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Valspar

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Benjamin Moore

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Dunn-Edwards

Char Brown (2137-20) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Char Brown (2137-20) to Dunn-Edwards


Farrow & Ball

Char Brown (2137-20) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Char Brown (2137-20) to Farrow & Ball

#665F4B Color Cardamom (CB5)
93.51% match | ΔE 6.49
#706556 Color Salon Drab (290)
92.09% match | ΔE 7.91
#6E6656 Color Pantalon (221)
91.72% match | ΔE 8.28

Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#5A4F40
Char Brown (2137-20)
#404B5A
Marengo*

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 Char Brown (2137-20) - #5A4F40?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Char Brown (2137-20) - #5A4F40 is #404B5A, color name is Marengo*. 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 Char Brown (2137-20) - #5A4F40?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Char Brown (2137-20) - #5A4F40 is #404B5A, color name is Marengo*.

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