Benjamin Moore Imperial Gray (1571) Paint Color

Color Name
Imperial Gray (1571)
Hex Color Code
#B0B9B2
RGB Color Code
RGB(176, 185, 178)
CMYK Values*
4.9%, 0.0%, 3.8%, 27.5%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Imperial Gray (1571) color - its meaning and example

What color is Imperial Gray (1571)?

Imperial Gray (1571) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Imperial Gray (1571) is #B0B9B2, and the RGB color code is RGB(176, 185, 178).

In the RGB color model, Imperial Gray (1571) has a red value of 176, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 178. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.8% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 133.3° (degrees), 6.0 % saturation, and 70.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Imperial Gray (1571) has a hue of 133.3° (degrees), 4.9 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.

Imperial Gray (1571) is cool or warm?

The color Imperial Gray (1571) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Imperial Gray (1571)? (For interior and product design)

Imperial Gray (1571) has an LRV of nearly 47.1. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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
Imperial Gray (1571)
LRV 47.1
Light Color

Compare LRV 47.1 of Imperial Gray (1571) 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 47.1 puts Benjamin Moore Imperial Gray (1571) paint color in the medium 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

Imperial Gray (1571) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #B0B9B2
Hex triplet
#B0B9B2
Red
B0
Green
B9
Blue
B2
RGBA / RGB rgb(176, 185, 178)
Red
176 (69.0%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
178 (69.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
4.86%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.78%
Key
27.45%
HSL hsl(133.33deg, 6.0 %, 70.8 %)
Hue
133.33°
Saturation
6.04 %
Lightness
70.78 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
133.33°
Saturation
4.86 %
Brightness / Value
72.55 %
RYB ryb(32, 65, 54)
Red
32 (12.4%)
Yellow
65 (25.3%)
Blue
54 (21.3%)
HWB
Hue
133.33°
Whiteness
69.02 %
Blackness
27.45 %
CMY
Cyan
30.98%
Magenta
27.45%
Yellow
30.20%
XYZ
X
43.29
Y
47.14
Z
48.94
YXY
Y1
47.14
X
0.31
Y2
0.34
CIE-Lab
L
74.28
A
-4.45
B
2.46
CIE-Lch
L
74.28
C
5.08
H
151.07
CIE-Luv
L
74.28
U
-4.68
V
4.38
Hunter-Lab
L
68.66
A
-7.61
B
5.8
Other
LRV
~ 47.1 %
Munsell Color System
0.9G 7.3/1.2

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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 Imperial Gray (1571) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Imperial Gray (1571) (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).

#B2BEB5 Color Ash Gray
98.04% match | ΔE 1.96
#BEBEBE Color Medium Gray
93.56% match | ΔE 6.44
#BAC4C8 Color Zinc
93.55% match | ΔE 6.45
#A8C3BC Color Opal
93.40% match | ΔE 6.60

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


Pantone PMS

Imperial Gray (1571) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Imperial Gray (1571) to Pantone PMS

#B6BCB3 Color PANTONE 4288 C
98.24% match | ΔE 1.76
#B1C0BC Color PANTONE 5517 C
96.94% match | ΔE 3.06
#B9C2B6 Color PANTONE 4183 C
96.83% match | ΔE 3.17
#B0BDB0 Color PANTONE 5655 C
96.70% match | ΔE 3.30

Pantone TCX

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RAL Design

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RAL Classic

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British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Imperial Gray (1571) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Imperial Gray (1571) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Imperial Gray (1571) once it is on a wall.


Benjamin Moore

Imperial Gray (1571) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Imperial Gray (1571) to Benjamin Moore

#B0B9B2 Color Imperial Gray (1571)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Behr

Imperial Gray (1571) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Imperial Gray (1571) to Behr


Sherwin Williams

Imperial Gray (1571) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Imperial Gray (1571) to Sherwin Williams


Valspar

Imperial Gray (1571) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Imperial Gray (1571) to Valspar


Farrow & Ball

Imperial Gray (1571) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Imperial Gray (1571) to Farrow & Ball

#B5BBB4 Color Light Blue (22)
98.50% match | ΔE 1.50
#AEB2A4 Color Blue Gray (91)
96.02% match | ΔE 3.98
#ACBEB3 Color Green Blue (84)
95.89% match | ΔE 4.11
#BEC1B3 Color Mizzle (266)
95.59% match | ΔE 4.41

Dunn-Edwards

Imperial Gray (1571) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Imperial Gray (1571) to Dunn-Edwards


PPG Paints

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Color Combinations

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#B0B9B2
Imperial Gray (1571)
#B9B0B7
Silver Pink*

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 Imperial Gray (1571) - #B0B9B2?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Imperial Gray (1571) - #B0B9B2 is #B9B0B7, color name is Silver Pink*. 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 Imperial Gray (1571) - #B0B9B2?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Imperial Gray (1571) - #B0B9B2 is #B9B0B7, color name is Silver Pink*.

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