Benjamin Moore Dark Buff (CSP-320) Paint Color

Color Name
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
Hex Color Code
#B99B82
RGB Color Code
RGB(185, 155, 130)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 16.2%, 29.7%, 27.5%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Dark Buff (CSP-320) color - its meaning and example

What color is Dark Buff (CSP-320)?

Dark Buff (CSP-320) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Buff (CSP-320) is #B99B82, and the RGB color code is RGB(185, 155, 130).

In the RGB color model, Dark Buff (CSP-320) has a red value of 185, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 130. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.2% magenta, 29.7% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.3° (degrees), 28.2 % saturation, and 61.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Buff (CSP-320) has a hue of 27.3° (degrees), 29.7 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.

Dark Buff (CSP-320) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Buff (CSP-320) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Dark Buff (CSP-320)? (For interior and product design)

Dark Buff (CSP-320) has an LRV of nearly 35.4. 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
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
LRV 35.4
Light Color

Compare LRV 35.4 of Dark Buff (CSP-320) 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 35.4 puts Benjamin Moore Dark Buff (CSP-320) 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

Dark Buff (CSP-320) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #B99B82
Hex triplet
#B99B82
Red
B9
Green
9B
Blue
82
RGBA / RGB rgb(185, 155, 130)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
130 (51.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.22%
Yellow
29.73%
Key
27.45%
HSL hsl(27.27deg, 28.2 %, 61.8 %)
Hue
27.27°
Saturation
28.21 %
Lightness
61.76 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
27.27°
Saturation
29.73 %
Brightness / Value
72.55 %
RYB ryb(60, 91, 59)
Red
60 (23.7%)
Yellow
91 (35.5%)
Blue
59 (23.3%)
HWB
Hue
27.27°
Whiteness
50.98 %
Blackness
27.45 %
CMY
Cyan
27.45%
Magenta
39.22%
Yellow
49.02%
XYZ
X
35.76
Y
35.37
Z
26.06
YXY
Y1
35.37
X
0.37
Y2
0.36
CIE-Lab
L
66.03
A
7.35
B
17.26
CIE-Lch
L
66.03
C
18.76
H
66.93
CIE-Luv
L
66.03
U
20.69
V
21.96
Hunter-Lab
L
59.47
A
3.25
B
15.65
Other
LRV
~ 35.4 %
Munsell Color System
9.5YR 6.4/3.2

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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 Dark Buff (CSP-320) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Dark Buff (CSP-320) (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).

#BC987E Color Pale Taupe
97.87% match | ΔE 2.13
#B38B6D Color Light Taupe
94.51% match | ΔE 5.49
#A99A86 Color Grullo
93.95% match | ΔE 6.05
#CFB095 Color Hazelnut
93.92% match | ΔE 6.08

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


Pantone PMS

Dark Buff (CSP-320) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dark Buff (CSP-320) to Pantone PMS

#B79A81 Color PANTONE 2312 C
99.46% match | ΔE 0.54
#B19780 Color PANTONE 4046 C
97.98% match | ΔE 2.02
#C09C83 Color PANTONE 7521 C
97.69% match | ΔE 2.31
#BD9A7A Color PANTONE 2316 C
97.59% match | ΔE 2.41

Pantone TCX

Dark Buff (CSP-320) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dark Buff (CSP-320) to Pantone TCX


RAL Design

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British Standard 4800

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RAL Classic

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Paint similar to Dark Buff (CSP-320) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Dark Buff (CSP-320) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Dark Buff (CSP-320) once it is on a wall.


Benjamin Moore

Dark Buff (CSP-320) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dark Buff (CSP-320) to Benjamin Moore

#B99B82 Color Dark Buff (CSP-320)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Behr

Dark Buff (CSP-320) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dark Buff (CSP-320) to Behr


Sherwin Williams

Dark Buff (CSP-320) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dark Buff (CSP-320) to Sherwin Williams


PPG Paints

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Dunn-Edwards

Dark Buff (CSP-320) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dark Buff (CSP-320) to Dunn-Edwards


Valspar

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Farrow & Ball

Dark Buff (CSP-320) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Dark Buff (CSP-320) to Farrow & Ball

#B49D82 Color Buff (20)
96.65% match | ΔE 3.35
#B5A086 Color Planter (G5)
95.90% match | ΔE 4.10
#B19C8D Color Dead Salmon (28)
95.81% match | ΔE 4.19

Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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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.

Complementary / Opposite Color

#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
#82A0B9
Air Superiority Blue*

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 Dark Buff (CSP-320) - #B99B82?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Dark Buff (CSP-320) - #B99B82 is #82A0B9, color name is Air Superiority Blue*. 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 Dark Buff (CSP-320) - #B99B82?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Dark Buff (CSP-320) - #B99B82 is #82A0B9, color name is Air Superiority Blue*.

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