Benjamin Moore Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) Paint Color

Color Name
Gentleman's Gray (2062-20)
Hex Color Code
#304656
RGB Color Code
RGB(48, 70, 86)
CMYK Values*
44.2%, 18.6%, 0.0%, 66.3%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) color - its meaning and example

What color is Gentleman's Gray (2062-20)?

Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) is #304656, and the RGB color code is RGB(48, 70, 86).

In the RGB color model, Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) has a red value of 48, a green value of 70, and a blue value of 86. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 44.2% cyan, 18.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 66.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.3° (degrees), 28.4 % saturation, and 26.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) has a hue of 205.3° (degrees), 44.2 % saturation and 33.7 % brightness/value.

Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) is cool or warm?

The color Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Gentleman's Gray (2062-20)? (For interior and product design)

Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) has an LRV of nearly 5.7. 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
Gentleman's Gray (2062-20)
LRV 5.7
Light Color

Compare LRV 5.7 of Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) 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 5.7 puts Benjamin Moore Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) 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

Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #304656
Hex triplet
#304656
Red
30
Green
46
Blue
56
RGBA / RGB rgb(48, 70, 86)
Red
48 (18.8%)
Green
70 (27.5%)
Blue
86 (33.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
44.19%
Magenta
18.60%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
66.27%
HSL hsl(205.26deg, 28.4 %, 26.3 %)
Hue
205.26°
Saturation
28.36 %
Lightness
26.27 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
205.26°
Saturation
44.19 %
Brightness / Value
33.73 %
RYB ryb(126, 147, 178)
Red
126 (49.5%)
Yellow
147 (57.6%)
Blue
178 (69.8%)
HWB
Hue
205.26°
Whiteness
18.82 %
Blackness
66.27 %
CMY
Cyan
81.18%
Magenta
72.55%
Yellow
66.27%
XYZ
X
5.09
Y
5.68
Z
9.63
YXY
Y1
5.68
X
0.25
Y2
0.28
CIE-Lab
L
28.59
A
-3.76
B
-12.23
CIE-Lch
L
28.59
C
12.8
H
252.93
CIE-Luv
L
28.59
U
-10.06
V
-14.65
Hunter-Lab
L
23.83
A
-3.6
B
-7.28
Other
LRV
~ 5.7 %
Munsell Color System
6.4B 2.7/2.3

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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 Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) (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).

#36454F Color Charcoal
97.08% match | ΔE 2.92
#264B56 Color Teal Green
93.77% match | ΔE 6.23
#4C5866 Color Marengo
92.55% match | ΔE 7.45
#435770 Color Midnight Haze
92.39% match | ΔE 7.61

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


RAL Design

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Pantone PMS

Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) to Pantone PMS

#304B59 Color PANTONE 4161 C
97.18% match | ΔE 2.82
#254A5D Color PANTONE 2168 C
96.47% match | ΔE 3.53
#2E4E5D Color PANTONE 8504 C
95.94% match | ΔE 4.06
#333F48 Color PANTONE 432 C
95.80% match | ΔE 4.20

Pantone TCX

Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) to Pantone TCX


British Standard 4800

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RAL Classic

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Paint similar to Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) once it is on a wall.


Benjamin Moore

Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) to Benjamin Moore

#304656 Color Gentleman's Gray (2062-20)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#3F5266 Color Hudson Bay (1680)
94.97% match | ΔE 5.03

Valspar

Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) to Valspar


PPG Paints

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Dunn-Edwards

Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) to Dunn-Edwards


Behr

Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) to Behr


Sherwin Williams

Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) to Sherwin Williams


Farrow & Ball

Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) to Farrow & Ball

#3F4D57 Color Hague Blue (30)
95.94% match | ΔE 4.06
#45494C Color Railings (31)
91.95% match | ΔE 8.05
#454749 Color Off-Black (57)
91.06% match | ΔE 8.94

Color Combinations

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#304656
Gentleman's Gray (2062-20)
#564030
Cedar Brown*

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 Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) - #304656?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) - #304656 is #564030, color name is Cedar Brown*. 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 Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) - #304656?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) - #304656 is #564030, color name is Cedar Brown*.

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