Benjamin Moore Cougar Brown (2106-40) Paint Color

Color Name
Cougar Brown (2106-40)
Hex Color Code
#9C8174
RGB Color Code
RGB(156, 129, 116)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 17.3%, 25.6%, 38.8%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Cougar Brown (2106-40) color - its meaning and example

What color is Cougar Brown (2106-40)?

Cougar Brown (2106-40) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cougar Brown (2106-40) is #9C8174, and the RGB color code is RGB(156, 129, 116).

In the RGB color model, Cougar Brown (2106-40) has a red value of 156, a green value of 129, and a blue value of 116. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 25.6% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 19.5° (degrees), 16.8 % saturation, and 53.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cougar Brown (2106-40) has a hue of 19.5° (degrees), 25.6 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.

Cougar Brown (2106-40) is cool or warm?

The color Cougar Brown (2106-40) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Cougar Brown (2106-40)? (For interior and product design)

Cougar Brown (2106-40) 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
Cougar Brown (2106-40)
LRV 24
Light Color

Compare LRV 24 of Cougar Brown (2106-40) 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 Benjamin Moore Cougar Brown (2106-40) 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

Cougar Brown (2106-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #9C8174
Hex triplet
#9C8174
Red
9C
Green
81
Blue
74
RGBA / RGB rgb(156, 129, 116)
Red
156 (61.2%)
Green
129 (50.6%)
Blue
116 (45.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.31%
Yellow
25.64%
Key
38.82%
HSL hsl(19.5deg, 16.8 %, 53.3 %)
Hue
19.5°
Saturation
16.81 %
Lightness
53.33 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
19.5°
Saturation
25.64 %
Brightness / Value
61.18 %
RYB ryb(80, 98, 83)
Red
80 (31.2%)
Yellow
98 (38.5%)
Blue
83 (32.7%)
HWB
Hue
19.5°
Whiteness
45.49 %
Blackness
38.82 %
CMY
Cyan
38.82%
Magenta
49.41%
Yellow
54.51%
XYZ
X
24.71
Y
24.03
Z
19.86
YXY
Y1
24.03
X
0.36
Y2
0.35
CIE-Lab
L
56.12
A
8.28
B
10.92
CIE-Lch
L
56.12
C
13.7
H
52.83
CIE-Luv
L
56.12
U
17.83
V
13.09
Hunter-Lab
L
49.02
A
4.2
B
10.29
Other
LRV
~ 24 %
Munsell Color System
8.7YR 5.4/2.4

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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 Cougar Brown (2106-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Cougar Brown (2106-40) (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).

#967969 Color Mocha
96.84% match | ΔE 3.16
#98817B Color Cinereous
96.69% match | ΔE 3.31
#9A8678 Color Almond Frost
96.58% match | ΔE 3.42
#A87C6D Color Tawny Birch
94.50% match | ΔE 5.50

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Pantone TCX

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Pantone PMS

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#9F8170 Color PANTONE 8021 C
98.23% match | ΔE 1.77
#9C847C Color PANTONE 8041 C
97.48% match | ΔE 2.52
#947D6E Color PANTONE 4257 C
97.11% match | ΔE 2.89
#A58876 Color PANTONE 2471 C
96.72% match | ΔE 3.28

RAL Design

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British Standard 4800

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RAL Classic

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Paint similar to Cougar Brown (2106-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Cougar Brown (2106-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Cougar Brown (2106-40) once it is on a wall.


Benjamin Moore

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#9C8174 Color Cougar Brown (2106-40)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Behr

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Dunn-Edwards

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Valspar

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Sherwin Williams

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PPG Paints

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Farrow & Ball

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Color Combinations

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#9C8174
Cougar Brown (2106-40)
#748F9C
Light Slate Gray*

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 Cougar Brown (2106-40) - #9C8174?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Cougar Brown (2106-40) - #9C8174 is #748F9C, color name is Light Slate Gray*. 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 Cougar Brown (2106-40) - #9C8174?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Cougar Brown (2106-40) - #9C8174 is #748F9C, color name is Light Slate Gray*.

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