Benjamin Moore Denim Wash (838) Paint Color

Color Name
Denim Wash (838)
Hex Color Code
#85A0B6
RGB Color Code
RGB(133, 160, 182)
CMYK Values*
26.9%, 12.1%, 0.0%, 28.6%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Denim Wash (838) color - its meaning and example

What color is Denim Wash (838)?

Denim Wash (838) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Denim Wash (838) is #85A0B6, and the RGB color code is RGB(133, 160, 182).

In the RGB color model, Denim Wash (838) has a red value of 133, a green value of 160, and a blue value of 182. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 26.9% cyan, 12.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 28.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.9° (degrees), 25.1 % saturation, and 61.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Denim Wash (838) has a hue of 206.9° (degrees), 26.9 % saturation and 71.4 % brightness/value.

Denim Wash (838) is cool or warm?

The color Denim Wash (838) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Denim Wash (838)? (For interior and product design)

Denim Wash (838) has an LRV of nearly 33.5. 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
Denim Wash (838)
LRV 33.5
Light Color

Compare LRV 33.5 of Denim Wash (838) 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 33.5 puts Benjamin Moore Denim Wash (838) 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

Denim Wash (838) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #85A0B6
Hex triplet
#85A0B6
Red
85
Green
A0
Blue
B6
RGBA / RGB rgb(133, 160, 182)
Red
133 (52.2%)
Green
160 (62.7%)
Blue
182 (71.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
26.92%
Magenta
12.09%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
28.63%
HSL hsl(206.94deg, 25.1 %, 61.8 %)
Hue
206.94°
Saturation
25.13 %
Lightness
61.76 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
206.94°
Saturation
26.92 %
Brightness / Value
71.37 %
RYB ryb(38, 62, 84)
Red
38 (15.0%)
Yellow
62 (24.2%)
Blue
84 (33.0%)
HWB
Hue
206.94°
Whiteness
52.16 %
Blackness
28.63 %
CMY
Cyan
47.84%
Magenta
37.25%
Yellow
28.63%
XYZ
X
30.69
Y
33.51
Z
49.11
YXY
Y1
33.51
X
0.27
Y2
0.3
CIE-Lab
L
64.57
A
-4.26
B
-14.46
CIE-Lch
L
64.57
C
15.08
H
253.57
CIE-Luv
L
64.57
U
-14.67
V
-21.21
Hunter-Lab
L
57.88
A
-6.67
B
-9.78
Other
LRV
~ 33.5 %
Munsell Color System
7.9B 6.3/3.2

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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 Denim Wash (838) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Denim Wash (838) (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).

#91A3B0 Color Cadet Gray
96.16% match | ΔE 3.84
#8BA8B7 Color Pewter Blue
95.92% match | ΔE 4.08
#6D9BC3 Color Cerulean Frost
94.19% match | ΔE 5.81

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


Pantone TCX

Denim Wash (838) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Denim Wash (838) to Pantone TCX


Pantone PMS

Denim Wash (838) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Denim Wash (838) to Pantone PMS

#869CAE Color PANTONE 2163 C
98.04% match | ΔE 1.96
#8BA6C1 Color PANTONE 2156 C
97.23% match | ΔE 2.77
#7A99AC Color PANTONE 5425 C
96.67% match | ΔE 3.33
#8BABC6 Color PANTONE 4149 C
96.41% match | ΔE 3.59

British Standard 4800

Denim Wash (838) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Denim Wash (838) to British Standard 4800


RAL Design

Denim Wash (838) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Denim Wash (838) to RAL Design


RAL Classic

Denim Wash (838) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Denim Wash (838) to RAL Classic


Paint similar to Denim Wash (838) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Denim Wash (838) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Denim Wash (838) once it is on a wall.


Benjamin Moore

Denim Wash (838) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Denim Wash (838) to Benjamin Moore

#85A0B6 Color Denim Wash (838)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#81A5C0 Color Soft Jazz (809)
97.46% match | ΔE 2.54

Behr

Denim Wash (838) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Denim Wash (838) to Behr


Dunn-Edwards

Denim Wash (838) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Denim Wash (838) to Dunn-Edwards


Valspar

Denim Wash (838) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Denim Wash (838) to Valspar


Sherwin Williams

Denim Wash (838) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Denim Wash (838) to Sherwin Williams


PPG Paints

Denim Wash (838) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Denim Wash (838) to PPG Paints


Farrow & Ball

Denim Wash (838) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Denim Wash (838) to Farrow & Ball

#98ACBA Color Kittiwake (307)
95.06% match | ΔE 4.94
#6A8FB2 Color Cook's Blue (237)
92.92% match | ΔE 7.08
#7295A1 Color Stone Blue (86)
92.71% match | ΔE 7.29

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

#85A0B6
Denim Wash (838)
#B69B85
Pale Taupe*

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 Denim Wash (838) - #85A0B6?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Denim Wash (838) - #85A0B6 is #B69B85, color name is Pale Taupe*. 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 Denim Wash (838) - #85A0B6?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Denim Wash (838) - #85A0B6 is #B69B85, color name is Pale Taupe*.

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